How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?

They climb there from the forest floor.

Mouse leads them up on a secret path.

Hawk carries them there on his back.

Why does Measuring Worm cry “Tu-tok! Tu-tok!” as he climbs up the mountain?

He wants to keep his mind on stretching and curling one step at a time

He calls out a warning to the others on the ground in case he falls.

He wants the other animals to track him as he moves higher and higher.

He calls out the name of the mountain spirit who he hopes will help him.

Why did mother tell her cubs to get out of the water?

They were catching too many fish

They were not washing up fast enough

Why did the animals laugh at and tease Measuring Worm?

He was the smallest and the weakest and they didn't think he could help.

He kept slipping down the mountain

He cried when Mother Grizzly asked for help

Two Bear Cubs

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English

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3rd Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.10

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Julie Loera

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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and vocabulary development for the story "Two Bear Cubs," targeting third-grade students. The assessment evaluates students' ability to understand character actions, plot sequences, and story themes while building their vocabulary through context clues and word meanings. Students need strong foundational reading skills to comprehend narrative elements including character motivation, cause and effect relationships, and the central message of a folktale. The vocabulary questions require students to match definitions with appropriate words, demonstrating their understanding of descriptive language and emotional states. The comprehension questions assess deeper thinking skills as students analyze character behavior, identify story themes, and recall specific plot details that drive the narrative forward. Created by Julie Loera, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 3. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment following guided or independent reading of the "Two Bear Cubs" story, allowing teachers to gauge both vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension simultaneously. Teachers can use this assessment as a follow-up activity after read-alouds, for small group rotations during literacy centers, or as homework to reinforce story elements discussed in class. The quiz effectively supports classroom instruction by combining vocabulary practice with comprehension checks, making it ideal for review sessions before summative assessments or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before extending the lesson to writing or discussion activities. This assessment aligns with CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1 for asking and answering questions about key details, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.2 for identifying the central message and lesson, and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.4 for determining word meanings in context.

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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In Scene 1, Older Brother is taunting Younger Brother. What is taunting?

Something that is heavy to carry.

To take more than you need.

Not seen by anyone.

A pause that shows you are unsure about something.

To be sleepy and not able to think clearly.

What is the main lesson in this story?

How do the bear cubs get to the top of the mountain?

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What do the bear cubs do in Scene 1 that causes trouble for them later in the play?

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