Nail Soup

Who is telling the story?

• Papa

• Erik

• The author

• We don't know

What text evidence shows how the woman and the husband thought about Nail Soup in the beginning of the story?

• "This soup is amazing," said the woman.

• "We can't let the boy eat alone," said the man to his wife.

• "Soup from a nail?" she said. "That's impossible"

• "We have lots of food, but we cannot afford to give any of it away," he said.

What text evidence shows how the woman and the husband thought about Nail Soup in the end of the story?

• "This soup is amazing," said the woman.

• "We can't let the boy eat alone," said the man to his wife.

• "Soup from a nail?" she said. "That's impossible"

• "We have lots of food, but we cannot afford to give any of it away," he said.

Based on evidence from the text, why do the woman and the man think the soup tastes so delicious at the end of the story?

• They think the nail is a magic nail.

• They think that Papa and Erik are great cooks.

• They think that by sharing their water and food they were able to make a tasty soup.

• They know that Erik and Papa tricked them and the soup was made from their food.

Which sentence BEST describes the lesson of the story?

• It is always best to tell the truth.

• It feels good to share what you have.

• You can make something big out of something small.

• Don't let strangers in to your home.

What is a summary?

• Key details

• A short version of an original story

• The main idea

• A long version of a story

What clue does Papa give that shows he will get Erik food?

• Papa tells Erik he will get food.

• Papa winks at Erik.

• Papa gives Erik a dish.

• Papa shows him a menu.

What is first thing Papa adds to the water?

• Onions.

• A nail.

• Carrots.

• Cabbages.

What other ingredients (2) did the man add to the soup.

• Celery.

• Spices.

• Squash.

• Meats.

What was the house surrounded by?

• Rocky Mountains.

• Dry desert.

• Fields of beautiful flowers.

• Fields of healthy vegetables.