Thunder Rose Exit Ticket RL.3 and RL.4

"Thunder Rose" is a tall tale, which is a story with untrue parts described as if they were true. Which detail about Rose helps shows that the story is a tall tale?

• She works hard on the ranch.

• She is born in the middle of a storm.

• She makes a building that touches the sky.

• She is curious about the iron scraps she finds.

During the stampede, Rose vaulted into the air and landed on the back of a bull. What does vaulted mean?

• jumped

• walked

• tossed

• yelled

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

How do Rose's parents feel about her?

• They are afraid of her power.

• They admire her unusual talents and skills.

• They often wonder why she is so different from other girls

• They wish she would be more careful around the wild animals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

The story says that Rose was not the type of person to bow down under pressure. What does it mean to bow down under pressure?

• think carefully before acting

• ask for help when you need it

• give up when things get difficult

• blame others for your weaknesses

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does Rose stop the tornadoes?

• She jumps on them and brings them to a halt.

• She chases them back to the clouds.

• She ties them up with metal rods.

• She calms them with her song.