The Talking Eggs

What does "two peas in a pod" mean?

• two green peas are in a pea pod

• two things are very similar

• two peas are in a coffee pod

• two things are not alike

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CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.RL.5.4

The mother and Rose were not kind to Blanche because

• they scolded and hit Blanche.

• they lived on a farm.

• Rose didn't know beans from birds' eggs.

• the old woman wanted a sip of water.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of the following best states the theme of Talking Eggs?

• Old women can be dangerous

• Obedience and kindness will be rewarded

• People who live in poor conditions are generally unhappy

• Magic can happen anywhere

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CCSS.RL.5.2

If a person has a sharp mind, they are

• foolish

• smart

• disobedient

• nice

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RL.5.4

What genre is The Talking Eggs?

• mystery

• folktale

• autobiography

• poetry

What can the reader infer about Blanche from reading page 9?

• Blanche was disobedient because she followed the old woman’s directions

• Blanche was brave because she was not scared of the strange animals

• Blanche was trustworthy because she did as she had agreed to

• Blanche was joyless because she didn’t laugh even at really funny situations

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Rose was spiteful?

• Then she laughed and laughed until she nearly fell down.

• “That sad speck won’t hardly feed a fly!”

• "My sweet little sister Blanche tol’ me you got a real pretty house an’ all,” said Rose. “I’d ‘preciate to see it.”

• “I’m not gonna put you back t’gether ‘til you give me presents like my sister got.”

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

In the sentence below, the word "crossly" means:

Rose said crossly, "That's going to make a mighty poor meal."

• At the other side of the fire

• In a soft way

• In an annoyed way

• Full of crosses

What strange thing did the old woman do inside of her house?

• She played the fiddle

• Ate a snickers bar

• Took off her head

• Played music

What is a folktale?

• A short story with animal as the characters conveying a moral.

• Traditional beliefs, customs and stories of a community that is passed through generations by word of mouth.

• A traditional ancient story, usually with heroes and gods.