The Crow and the Pitcher

PART A: What does the word “spell” mean as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a saying with magical powers

• a type of weather

• a period of time

• a land needing water

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

PART B: Which phrase from paragraph 1 provides the best support for your answer to Part A?

• “a thirsty crow”

• “when the birds could find very little”

• “a little water in it”

• “found a pitcher”

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the information in paragraph 2 reveal about the crow?

• He is not able to solve a problem.

• He is resourceful and clever.

• He is extremely strong.

• He knows when to ask for help.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

How does paragraph 2 contribute to the story’s resolution?

• After not being able to find anything to drink, the crow decides to ask for help.

• After having lots of water, the crow now can’t find any.

• After struggling to get the water from the pitcher, the crow finds a solution.

• After not being able to get water from the pitcher, the crow decides to look in a new place.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.10