The Birchbark House

What is the theme of the selection, "The Birchbark House"

• A true friend will always share
• Good things come to those who wait
• Family and friends come before adventures
• It is important to respect the rules of the wild

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Omakayas decides to eat the whole lump of maple candy because she...

• knows the bear cub will want it.
• wants to avoid tanning a moose hide.
• knows that Angeline does not like sweets.
• does not think it can be divided into pieces.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What can you infer about the main character, Omakayas?

• She cares what Angeline thinks about her.
• She has thick skin.
• She does not get along with her parents.
• She enjoys tanning a moose hide.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

How does Omakayas think she will impress Angeline?

• She will help Angeline tan the moose hide.
• She will tell Angeline that she hurt her feelings.
• She will make Angeline beg to get some of the berries.
• She will share the lump of maple candy with Angeline.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

You can tell that the bear cubs respect their mother because they...

• Give the berries back to Omakayas
• Bite on a stick that Omakayas wiggles
• Attack Omakayas when she cuts their mother's fur
• Leave Omakayas when their mother guides them away

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What can we infer the bear cubs will most likely do the next time they see a person?

• They will go home with the person

• They will stay away from the person

• They will lead their mother to the person

• They will expect the person to feed them

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

How do you think Angeline will feel when she hears the story about Omakayas's day?

• Angry

• Jealous

• Serene

• Relieved

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Omakayas will most likely...

• Realize that Angeline is always right
• Get in trouble with a mother bear again
• Be more careful when she is dealing with nature
• Try to find the bear cubs she thinks of as brothers

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What conclusion about the cubs is supported by the text?

• They're ferocious

• They're curious

• They're angry

• They're orphans

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Why do the bear cubs suddenly back away from Omakayas?

• They are afraid of her size.

• Their mother shows up and slaps them.

• Their mother pins Omakayas on the ground.

• They are not hungry and do not want any berries.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1