The Respectable Turkey

Which of America's leaders thought the turkey would make a good symbol?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

According to the letter, what 3 things about the bald eagle make it a bad choice for a national symbol?

• It is dishonest, too big and bald.

• It is silly, vain and brave.

• It is lazy, ugly and silly.

• It is dishonest, lazy and a coward.

According to the letter, what does the eagle do that makes it lazy?

• It sits in a tree all day long.

• It steals fish that other birds catch.

• It is afraid of smaller birds.

• it does not do any work.

According to the letter, why is a turkey a good choice for a national symbol?

• It is native to America.

• It is full of courage.

• It is respectable.

• all of the above

Which word from this passage means work?

• job

• labor

• pursues

• diligent

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4