Unit 6 - Estrella and the Emerald Ring

1. What theme is supported by the pattern of events in “Estrella and the Emerald Ring”?

• A) It is impossible for people to live without chickens

• B) People tell stories to explain how different animals look

• C) People who steal sometimes get away with it.

• D) Friendships are important

2. Select TWO sentences that belong in a summary of "Estrella and the Emerald Ring"

• Estrella wouldn't let the man have the ring.

• Estrella was able to repay the bees for their kindness.

• Gardenia loved the weave brightly colored yarn on her loom.

• Gardenia grew many vegetables in her garden including pumpkins and corn.

• One day, while at the market, Gardenia bought a small chick and named her Estrella.

3. Which phrase best describes the character traits Estrella uses to solve the problem in the passage?

• Shy and quiet

• angry and bitter

• beautiful and vain

• energetic and determined

4. Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to #3?

• The chick was smaller than the rest, but animated and springy - the most energetic chick she had ever seen.

• Estrella felt that Gardenia's kind heart should be rewarded.

• She had found something special that would be useful to Gardenia!

• The large man grabbed Estrella with one hand and a large ax with the other and walked into his house.

What problem does Estrella solve in the passage?

• She showed Gardenia how to garden.

• She taught Gardenia how to cook food.

• She saved Gardenia from the angry bees.

• She helped Gardenia with her money problems.

An adjective is a word that describes a __________.

• verb

• noun

• adverb

• dog

An adverb is a word that describes a ________.

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Declarative

Which sentence uses the prefix dis- correctly to change the meaning of the root word?

• A) Maria was dislucky to lose her favorite book.

• B) After hearing both sides of the argument, I disagree with my friend.

• C) I felt dishappy when I couldn't go to the party.

• D) The teacher told us to diswrite our answers carefully.

Jason spent his afternoon picking up trash at the park, even though no one asked him to. He wanted to make the park a cleaner place for everyone.

What character trait best describes Jason, and what evidence from the text supports your answer?

• A) Lazy – He did not want to do any work.

• B) Generous – He gave away his money to help others.

• C) Responsible – He cleaned the park without being told.

• D) Fearful – He was too scared to go to the park alone.