Chipmunk and Bear

Why did the author most likely begin his story by saying, "Long ago, back in the days when the animals could talk"?

• to tell the reader who the main characters will be

• to show the reader that the story will be sad

• to let the reader know what kind of story he is telling

• to show the reader that the story will be funny

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.10

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CCSS.RL.4.6

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What is this story meant to explain?

• why the sun rises every morning

• why chipmunks and bears are enemies

• why bears are dangerous animals

• why chipmunks have stripes down their backs

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The first paragraph states that "Bear was boasting." What does this mean?

• Bear was trying to make new friends.

• Bear was saying that he was the best animal.

• Bear was looking for new trails in the forest.

• Bear was trying to frighten the smaller animals.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why does Bear agree to try to stop the sun from rising?

• He really believes that he has that much power.

• He is trying to trick Chipmunk so he can eat him.

• He is ashamed to admit that he has no power.

• He is hoping that the day will be too cloudy to see the sun.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why does Chipmunk ask Bear if he can keep the sun from rising?

• He plans to compare his powers to Bear's.

• He is impressed by what Bear is saying.

• He is curious about how smart Bear is.

• He wants to show that Bear is foolish.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Bear most likely feel when the sun comes up in the morning?

• angry

• concerned

• excited

• pleased

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is the purpose of using words such as whomp and whoosh in the selection?

• to help explain Chipmunk's actions

• to create the sound of what is happening

• to show what the characters feel about what is happening

• to show what Bear feels about what is happening

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What lesson should Chipmunk have learned from his experience with Bear?

• Be sure that you can really do what you brag about.

• It can be dangerous to tease people who act foolishly.

• It is better to be strong than smart.

• Even the most powerful people have their weaknesses.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5