5.3 - Empty Pot- Comprehension

How are Ping and the Emperor alike?

• Both live in a palace

• Both love flowers

• Both are very old

• Both use perfume

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why does the Emperor choose this particular plan to find his successor?

• because the Emperor is cruel or mean

• because it involves flowers

• because it will test the children's character

• because it will take a year

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Ping transfer the seed?

• The seed does not sprout.

• The pot is too small.

• The soil does not hold enough water.

• The seed was not getting enough sun.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is the Emperor unhappy?

• He knows that Ping could have done better.

• He did not really like flowers that much.

• He thinks it is too hard to pick a new emperor.

• He knows the other children were not honest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is the lesson of the selection?

• You must work hard to grow flowers.

• It is best to be honest.

• A good friend is important.

• Money can not buy everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the lesson of the selection?

• You must work hard to grow flowers.

• It is best to be honest.

• A good friend is important.

• Money can not buy everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What happens last in the selection?

• The last thing that happens is that Ping is made Emperor.

• The last thing that happens is that Ping grows a flower.

• The last thing that happens is Ping goes home.

• The last thing is that Ping goes with the other children to the palace.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

Why is Ping ashamed, or not happy, with his empty pot?

• Ping thinks his empty pot means he has failed.

• Ping thinks his empty pot means he grew the best flower.

• Ping thinks his empty pot is not in a pretty pot.

• Ping thinks his empty pot is fantastic!

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Why is there a flower-growing contest?

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will succeed him.

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will grow him flowers.

• The Emperor uses the contest to figure out who can come the palace first with a flower.

• The Emperor uses the contest to choose who will water his plants in his palace.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

How does Ping's father help him?

• He tells Ping that he did his best, and that was good enough.

• He tells Ping that his best is not quite good enough for the Emperor.

• He tells Ping that he needs to try harder if he wants to impress the Emperor.

• He tells Ping that he needs to transfer his seed to another pot if he wants it to grow.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3