Anansi and the Pot of Beans

Which event happened first?

• Grandma made some lemonade

• Anansi started planting beans

• Grandma left to go to the store

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What did Grandma say to Anansi before she left?

• “Please make sure you finish planting the beans in the garden.”

• “Stay away from the pot of beans!”

• “Call me neighbor if you need help with anything at the house.”

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What problem did Anansi have in the story?

• The stove caught on fire and the neighbor did not arrive in time to help.

• The neighbor startled Anansi as he tried to hide the beans under his hat and they burned him.

• Grandma couldn’t find the spices needed to cook Anansi’s favorite bean recipe.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What theme or lesson learned would best fit this story?

• Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.

• Never betray a friend who has helped you in the past.

• Not being honest and trustworthy can get you into trouble.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following DOES NOT describe Anansi’s character in this story?

• He was sneaky.

• He was helpful to his family members.

• He was very smart.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.6.3