Autumntime

Why does the tree become a tourist attraction?

• It is the oldest known tree in the city.

• It belonged to a wealthy, influential family.

• ‘Oke’ trees are especially rare.

• There are very few real trees remaining.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the narrator do at the end of the story?

• asks permission to visit the tree again

• begins to cry because the tree is going to be cut down

• takes home a souvenir from the tree

• carves their name into the trunk of the tree

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

This story is set in the ....

• past

• present

• future

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The family drives to see the last living real tree.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The tree is in a backyard that is owned by ....

• the O'Briens

• the government

• Mr. O'Brien's heirs

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The theme of this story is that improved technology can endanger our natural resources.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What type of tree is in the backyard?

• Pecan

• Oak

• Pine

• Maple

The parents' perspective is different from that of the children because they ....

• had seen a tree before

• had never seen a tree before

• lived in the house

• preferred artificial plants

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What did the boy take from the backyard?

• grass

• a leaf

• an acorn

• a brancy

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The main character would most likely agree with which statement?

• Nature should be valued and protected.

• Historic buildings should be demolished.

• Modern technology is more important than nature.

• The future is much more promising than the past.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6