How the Beetle got her Colors

What kind of story is 'How did Beetle get her Colors?'

• Fairy Tale

• Expository Text

• Narrative non-fiction

• Folktale

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Why were the animals making fun of beetle?

• He was shy.

• Beetle had no friends.

• His colors were grey and plain.

• They weren't making fun of him.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

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Snake tells parrot to 'come closer.' Why does parrot decide not to get close to the snake?

• The snake may try to grab him and eat him.

• Snake and Parrot are not friends.

• Parrot did not hear Snake.

• Parrot told Snake he would come closer later.

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CCSS.RL.K.9

Which animal friends sticks up for Beetle and tells the others to stop?

• Snake

• Agouti

• Parrot

• Zebra

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Agouti is boasting he is better than Beetle. What does Parrot decide to do?

• Sets up a race. Winner gets to choose their colors.

• Parrot tells them to leave on another alone and go home.

• Parrot tells Beetle that Agouti is better.

• Parrot doesn't do anything.

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During the race something strange happens to Beetle. What is it?

• Beetle changes colors during the race.

• Beetle has wings and starts to fly.

• Beetle crawls super fast in the race

What colors did Beetle decide for himself?

• Rainbow-- all the colors!

• Blue

• Black

• Green and gold

What was the lesson learned from the story?

• You should not judge others by the way they look.

• Do not race, you could get hurt.

• You don't need a lot of mean friends, just a few good ones.

• Beetles are beautiful.

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