Roadrunner's Dance

What word can be used to describe the snake?

• helpful

• gentle

• intimidating

• polite

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which sentence describes why Desert Woman placed a rattle on Snake’s tail?

• Which sentence describes why Desert Woman placed a rattle on Snake’s tail?

• He coiled around, shaking his tail and baring fangs.

• And so she placed a rattle on the tip of Snake’s tail.

• When anyone approaches, you will rattle a warming.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Which sentence best describes the problem in the story?

• He will not let anyone use the road

• Now the animals went to Desert Woman to complain.

• “What I give I cannot take away,” Desert Woman said.

• “Please do something about the snake,” the elders said.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Each animal offers a different gift for the new animal. Why did they choose their gifts?

• They chose their gifts to help the new animal fly.

• They chose their gifts because they knew their gift would help the new animal succeed.

• They chose their gift because they wanted the animal to look very strange.

• Desert Woman told them what gifts to bring.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which words can be used to describe Desert Woman? Choose the TWO best answers.

• fast

• creative

• hopeful

• disappointed

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why does the author compare the snake’s rattle to a thunderstorm?

• to show that the sky was dark

• to show that it started to rain

• to show that the roadrunner moved very quickly

• to show that the rattle was very loud

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What lesson does the roadrunner learn in this story?

• Practice makes perfect

• Two wrongs don’t make a right.

• Families come in all shapes and sizes.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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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 lesson did the animals learn in this story?

• Take pride in your work.

• Always tell the truth.

• Don't judge someone by their appearance

• Treat others with respect

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does this sentence show about the rattlesnake?

"His eyes grew crossed and his tongue hung limply out of his mouth."

• Snake is sick.

• Snake is slithering away.

• Snake is tired

• Snake is drinking water.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What are some clues in the story that let you know this story is fiction? Explain your response.

• The animals are talking and an animal cannot be created from parts of other animals

• Deserts don't really exist

• There is no such thing as roadrunners

• There is a lesson

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5