PSSA Review The Fox and the Crow

Who is the narrator in the story?

• the fox
• the crow
• the cheese
• someone outside the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read these events from the story.
The crow flies to a tree with cheese in its beak.
The fox makes a plan to get the cheese.
The fox tells the crow that he has a beautiful voice.
Which of the following is the next event that happens?

• The fox asks the crow to sing.
• The fox gives the crow advice.
• The fox eats cheese/
• The crow opens his mouth to sing and drops the cheese

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Based on the context clues in the passage, what does the word flatter mean?

• to make something flat
• talk about how someone looks
• tell someone he or she doesn't look nice
• say nice things that you do not mean

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the lesson of the story?

• People should share food with friends.
• Be careful about whom you believe.
• Think about what you are going to do before you act.
• Tricky people will be punished in the end.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence best supports the central message: Be careful about whom you believe?

• "That cheese looks so delicious."
• "Good day, Mr. Crow," he said politely.
• "Would you sing just one song for me?"
• "Don't ever trust anyone who flatters you."

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

From who's point of view is this text written?

• first person
• second person
• third person
• fourth person

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What word best describes the fox?

• angry
• sneaky
• kind
• friendly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What word best describes the crow?

• jealous
• gullible
• thoughtful
• smart

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read this sentence from the text.
The crow lifted up his head and began to sing. Like all crows, he could only let out a rough caw?

According to the passage, what does the word caw mean?

• a beautiful song
• a cry
• a beak
• to fly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word or phrase means the same as gulping?
Choose 2 answers.

• lump
• hurling
• swallow quickly
• chew slowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4