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RL1 SMALL GROUPS

TODAY WE WILL BE READING "SHANGO, GOD OF THUNDER AND LIGHTNING" AND ANSWER TEXT BASED QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice

Which character below is NOT included in the text?

• Shango

• helpers

• Queen of Yoruba

• god of thunder

Multiple Choice

Which BEST describes the setting in paragraph 1?

• campfire

• forest

• heaven

• A garbage dump

Multiple Choice

Which word would BEST replace the word confronted as used in the paragraph below?

• hurt

• slapped

• listened

• challenged

Multiple Choice

Which statement from the story supports the idea that Shango is cowardly?

• Many years ago, the Yoruba people of West Africa had a powerful king named Shango.

• Two of his helpers confronted him because he was thought to be an unfair king.

• Shango backed away and fled into the forest where he wandered until he died.

• Following his death, the houses of Shango’s enemies were set on fire.

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion can BEST be made based on this sentence from the story?

• The villagers are kind.

• Shango’s supporters want revenge.

• Shango’s supporters are resourceful.

• The villagers fear thunder and lightning.

Multiple Choice

Based on the text, which question CANNOT be answered?

• What is burned?

• Who most likely ignites the fires?

• What is the cause of Shango’s death?

• Why do the people believe Shango is angry?