The Empty Pot

 Who is the main character?

• Peter
• Emperor
• Ping
• Akiak

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

Who are the other characters?

• Seed, Soil, Pot
• Kids, Emperor, Father
• Dragon, Giant, Palace
• Mom, Dad, Brother

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CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the setting of the story?

• America
• Mexico
• Kansas
• China

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.7

What is a character trait of Ping?

• lazy
• funny
• honest
• tired

Ping tended his seed. This mean that he..

• took care of it
• put it in bright sun
• harvested it
• waited to plant it

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

Why did the Emperor choose Ping as his successor?

• He didn't have anyone else to choose.
• He was his son.
• Everyone told him to choose Ping.
• Ping proved that he was honest.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.SL.2.3

How are Ping and the Emperor alike?

• Both live in a palace.
• Both love flowers.
• Both are very old.
• Both like to cook.

Why does Ping transfer the seed?

• The seed does not sprout.
• The pot is too small.
• The soil does not hold enough water.
• The seed didn't get enough sun.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the lesson or moral of the story?

• You must work hard to grow flowers.
• It is best to be honest.
• A good friend is important.
• Money can't buy everything.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

Why did the Emperor choose this contest to find his successor?

• Because the Emperor is mean.
• Because it will take a year.
• Because it will test the children's character.
• Because the children like flowers.