Thunder Rose

Why did Rose lasso the outlaws?

• She was showing off.

• They threatened her family.

• She wanted the reward money.

• They tried to steal her cattle.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following describes Rose?

• angry

• humble

• resourceful

• bashful

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why did Rose catch hold of the clouds?

• She needed a bath.

• The cattle needed water.

• She thought they were pretty.

• Barbara Jay wanted to play with them.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the message the author was trying to get us to understand in this story (theme)?

• If you can sing, you will be ok.

• It is best to always travel with a good friend.

• Great deeds are often done by ordinary people.

• People can solve problems by looking within their hearts.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How were Rose and her pa alike?

• They both carried a thunderbolt.

• They both took care of the cattle.

• They both liked to work with metal.

• They both made items for the young ones.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In the story, Rose asked, "Is this the fork in the road with which I have my final supper?" What does that mean?

• She wonders if the challenge she is facing will destroy her.

• She is hungry and decides to eat supper.

• She is not sure which way she should turn.

• She realizes that this is her lucky day.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

At birth, how was Rose different from newborn babies?

• She could speak full sentences at birth.

• She had thunder and lightning in her veins.

• She could sit up.

• All of the above.

What is something that Tater and the windstorms have in common?

• Both were calmed by Rose's lullaby.

• Both were strong.

• Both needed to be tamed by Rose.

• All 3 choices are correct.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The author writes that "Rose woke up hungry as a bear in spring." What does this mean?

• Bears hibernate all winter, so they are very hungry in the spring. Rose must've felt hungry when she woke up.

• Bears hibernate all winter, so they want to grow a garden in the spring. Rose wanted to grow a garden of vegetables.

• Rose had hibernated all winter, and had woken up in the spring, just like a bear.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How do you know that Thunder Rose is a tall tale?

• It uses exaggerated language and larger than life characters.
• It takes place on a cattle ranch.
• It has cause/effect relationships.
• Thunder Rose is courageous and quick thinking.  

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9