The Empty Pot

According to the story, what problem did the emperor face?

• He was not good at gardening.

• He only wanted to tend to his garden and did not want to be the emperor of China.

• He could not find anyone to be his heir.

• He did not have an heir and needed someone to maintain his garden and rule over China.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

What does the word heir mean in the story?

• someone to take over your life

• someone to give you good energy

• someone to take be your friend

• someone to take over the throne

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Based on the story, how would you describe Jun’s father?

• cruel and unsupportive

• worried and scared

• kind and encouraging

• greedy and jealous

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why did the emperor frown when he looked at the children’s beautiful flowers?

• He didn’t think they were beautiful.

• He knew the children didn’t grow them.

• He thought he was a better gardener than the children.

• He was disappointed Jun didn’t grow a flower.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Why do you think Emperor Jun still walked to and took care of his childhood garden each day?

• The garden was important to him.

• He couldn’t find anyone else to tend to his garden.

• He preferred to tend to the gardens in the palace.

• He wanted to get exercise.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why do you think the emperor boiled the seeds?

• I think he boiled the seeds because he was looking for a child that was honest.

• I think he boiled the seeds because he was looking for a child that was lying.

• I think he boiled the seeds because he was looking for a child that was good at growing flowers.

• I think he boiled the seeds because he was looking for a child that was able to cook.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the word chi mean in the story?

• bad energy

• tending a garden

• good energy

• looking for an heir

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why do you think Jun’s father feels Jun would make a good Emperor?

• He is devoted to his father. This trait would also make him a good Emperor.

• He is a greedy child. This trait would also make him a good Emperor.

• He is devoted to his garden. This trait would also make him a good Emperor.

• He is an obedient child. This trait would also make him a good Emperor.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

When and where does this story take place?

• in the palace

• Today in China

• Long ago in America

• Long ago in China

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who are the main characters in this story?

• The Emperor and Jun

• The Emperor, Jun, and Jun's father

• The Emperor and all the children

• Jun, and Jun's father

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2