The Year of the Rat

What does Dad most likely mean in the beginning of the story when he says he will turn into a snowman on his way to work?

• We will wear many layers of clothing to stay warm.

• He will not be able to move because he is so cold

• he will play in the snow with the main character

• He will be covered in many layers of snow

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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 does the word talent most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• Hope

• Idea

• Plan

• Skill

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why does Dad most likely tell the main character the story about the philosophers and the orange fish?

• To teach her how to make good choices

• To warn her about the difficulty she will face in life.

• To explain that she knows herself better than anyone else.

• To show her how there can be different opinions about the same topic.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the main character show that she is strong like a tiger?

• She correct the way Becky says the name of a classmate.

• She works with Becky and Charlotte on the panda project.

• She makes plans for when her friend Melody comes to visit

• She does not know if she wants to be an Author and illustrator

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a main theme of the story?

• It is not difficult to choose your career

• You have to practice in order to get better at something

• Being brave means doing things you are uncomfortable with

• You have to complete projects by yourself if you want them done correctly

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9