Stone Soup

Front

What is the main idea of 'Stone Soup'?

Back

The story illustrates how sharing and cooperation can lead to abundance, even when resources seem scarce.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

Who are the main characters in 'Stone Soup'?

Back

The main characters are soldiers and the peasants.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What do the soldiers use to make the soup?

Back

They use a large iron pot and water, along with ingredients contributed by the peasants.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

Front

What lesson does 'Stone Soup' teach about community?

Back

It teaches that working together and sharing can create something greater than what individuals can achieve alone.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What did the soldiers initially ask the peasants for?

Back

They asked for food to make soup.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

Front

How did the peasants respond to the soldiers' request for food?

Back

The peasants lied and claimed they had no food.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

Front

What happens when the soldiers start making the soup?

Back

The smell of the soup attracts the peasants, who then begin to contribute ingredients.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Stone Soup'?

Back

The title refers to the idea that the soup starts with just a stone, symbolizing how little can become much through collaboration.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What emotions do the peasants feel when they realize they can contribute to the soup?

Back

They feel joy and excitement as they realize they can help and be part of the feast.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.1

Front

What is the outcome of the soldiers making the soup?

Back

The outcome is a communal feast where everyone shares and enjoys the food together.

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CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.K.1