CKLA Grade 3 Unit 4 Lesson 7

Multiple Choice

Like Romulus and Remus, The Sword of Damocles is a legend. What is a legend?

• A story about ancient times

• A story involving real people that cannot be proven true but is believed by many

• A story with talking animals

• A story only third graders can read

Multiple Choice

What is the moral or lesson of this story?

• with power comes danger

• friends protect each other

• swords are scary

• be kind

Open Ended

At the beginning of the story, Damocles was envious, or jealous, of the King. Do you think Damocles is still envious at the end of the story? Why or why not?

Answer in at least ONE FULL SENTENCE