The Talking Eggs Comprehension

In paragraph 1, page 23, the word crossly means-

• at the other side of the fire

• in an annoyed way

• in a soft way

• full of crosses

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the theme of this traditional tale?

• Always listen to adults

• Always help others who are in need

• Obedience and generosity bring positive consequences

• Work hard to obtain what you want

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What can the reader infer about Blanche from reading page 9?

• Blanche was disobedient because she followed the old woman’s directions

• Blanche was brave because she was not scared of the strange animals

• Blanche was trustworthy because she did as she had agreed to

• Blanche was joyless because she didn’t laugh even at really funny situations

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Rose was spiteful?

• Then she laughed and laughed until she nearly fell down.

• “That sad speck won’t hardly feed a fly!”

• "My sweet little sister Blanche tol’ me you got a real pretty house an’ all,” said Rose. “I’d ‘preciate to see it.”

• “I’m not gonna put you back t’gether ‘til you give me presents like my sister got.”

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The author probably included the introduction to-

• Give the reader information about where this folktale comes from

• Describe the culture of French people who created this folktale

• Tell the reader a legend from Louisiana

• Persuade the reader to find other stories from different cultures

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Read the dictionary entry for the word sprout.

Which definition best matches the way sprouted is used in page 19?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4