Comparing and Contrasting Fishing Stories

According to the picture and the text in the first story, what is the mood of the story?

• upset, because they did not catch a fish

• worried, because they were out on the water by themselves

• excited, because they were about to spend time together

• happy, because they caught a fish

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Who were the characters in the second story?

• Lorrie and her aunt

• Danny and Lorrie

• Danny and his father

• A boy and a girl

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which sentence best supports this picture in the second story?

• "They are called fishing poles," said her aunt.

• Lorrie and her aunt walked on a dock made of wood.

• Lorrie could see other boats on the river with fishing poles too.

• She grabbed the pole and told Lorrie to be ready with the net.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How is the plot similar in both stories? Select all that apply.

• The characters both went fishing with a family member.

• The characters both caught a fish.

• The characters both learned how to fish.

• Both children got to spend time with their relatives.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

What is different about both stories? Select 2.

• They had fishing poles.

• In one story they fished on a dock.

• In one story they fished on a boat.

• In one story the adult showed the child how to fish.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What is a theme supported by both passages?

• Learning to fish is fun.

• Spending time with others is what is important.

• Fishing in the city is better than in the country.

• Not catching a fish is okay.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which two sentences support the theme of both stories?

• Lorrie loved living in the city.

• Lorrie was listening to her aunt so well that they almost didn't notice that one of the poles was moving.

• Danny's father told him that sometimes he doesn't catch anything.

• Danny was not sad either, because it meant more time learning how to fish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7