Two Days in May

The deer grazed and slept cautiously, always alert to danger.  This means the deer slept...

• making a snoring sound
• gathered close together
• curled up in a ball
• with close care

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which trait best describes Sonia?

• bossy
• impatient
• curious
• greedy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which detail tells us that Sonia is curious?

• "Papa, why are the deer in the city?"
• "Oh girls, aren't they wonderful?"
• "I'll run and tell Mr. Donovan."
• "Looking around, I recognized many neighbors."

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What inference can you make from the following?
"I noticed that even the neighbors who were almost strangers were standing close to each other and whispering in a friendly way."

• The deer brought the community together.
• The neighbors were whispering mean things.
• The neighbors were making a plan on how to get rid of the deer.
• The neighbors were being nosy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which evidence shows the community members' motivation for saving the deer?

• They were afraid the deer would die. 
• They thought the deer were beautiful.
• They didn't want the deer to eat the garden.
• They were surprised to see the deer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

How would the story be different if it took place in a rural community?

• The plot would not be different because the deer would not have to hunt for food.
• The plot would not be different because the community would still save the deer.
• The plot would be different because the community would not care.
• The conflict in the plot would be different because it is not unusual to see deer in a rural community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

"Carl had found a home for all seven deer."
What can we infer about Carl?

• He is not happy about having to deal with the deer.
• He is thoughtful for wanting to take care of the deer.
• He is greedy and wants to take credit for helping the deer.
• He has no concern for the deer.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2