A Single Shard: Ch. 1-2 Flashcard

Front

How old is Tree-ear based on the markings on the bridge and his age when he was brought to Crane-man?

Back

12 years old.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

In which century does the story 'A Single Shard' take place?

Back

12th century Korea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the term for pottery that is air dried but not yet glazed or fired?

Back

Leather-hard.

Front

What did Min initially think Tree-ear was?

Back

A thief.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

True or False: Crane-man thought it was okay for Tree-ear to steal.

Back

False.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the significance of the bridge markings in the story?

Back

They indicate Tree-ear's age.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'greenware' refer to in pottery?

Back

Pottery that has not yet been fired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the role of Crane-man in Tree-ear's life?

Back

He is Tree-ear's guardian.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does Tree-ear aspire to become?

Back

A skilled potter.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the main conflict in the early chapters of 'A Single Shard'?

Back

Tree-ear's struggle for acceptance and his desire to learn pottery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2