from Tales Our Abuelitas Told: A Hispanic Folktales Collection

Part A. What does the word 'strutted' mean as it is used in paragraph 12?

• ran to hide from others

• walked in a way to impress others

• spoke to persuade others

• tried to complain to others

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Part B. Which paragraph BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• Paragraph 14

• Paragraph 22

• Paragraph 27

• Paragraph 35

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Part A. Which comparison of the beautiful little bird and the owl is the MOST accurate?

• Both show concern for the needs of others

• Both are surprised by how others behave

• Both have more feathers than necessary

• Both prefer to be active at night

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Part B. Which two sentences from the folktale BEST support the answer to Part A?

• "'Do you want to borrow mine?' asked the beautiful little bird, who had overheard the turkey talking to himself." (paragraph 15)

• "'Please, may I have my feathers back now?'"

  (paragraph 19)

• "After that the sad little bird hid himself away, embarrassed to be seen without his feathers." (paragraph 23)

• "One night as the little bird scurried out from his hiding place in a tree trunk, looking for a few dewdrops to drink, the owl saw him." (paragraph 27)

• "The next morning, barely able to stay awake, the owl summoned the forest birds and told them what he had seen." (paragraph 28)

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Part A. Which statement BEST describes a theme of the folktale?

• Beauty is a matter opinion

• Envy can ruin strong friendships

• Shared effort can help right a wrong

• Positive thinking will secure success

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Part B. Which TWO details from the folktale BEST support the answer to Part A.?

• "'His feathers are as beautiful as flowers!' the butterfly would say" (paragraph 2)

• "Yes, indeed, I deserve nicer feathers!'" (paragraph 14)

• "'You can't possibly show the feathers off as well as I do.'"

  (paragraph 21)

• "'It's an injustice!' cried the hummingbirds." (paragraph 31)

• "'We must do something,' they all agreed." (paragraph 32)

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5