Mrs. Katz and Tush

What is the definition of empathy?

• the ability to take care of someone.

• the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

• the ability to make friends with someone.

• the ability to be kind to someone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why is Mrs. Katz lonely?

• Her husband, Myron moved away.

• Her cat died.

• Her husband, Myron died.

• Her family moved away.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

True or False? Larnel did not want to visit Mrs. Katz but his mother insisted that it would be a good idea.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Larnel stopped in to see her himself. His mother never had to ask or tell him to do so.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Larnel learn about Mrs. Katz?

• He learns that she and his people are alike in many ways.

• He learns that she loves to garden outdoors.

• He learns that she is trilingual.

• He learns that she has 9 siblings from Ireland.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Larnel shows empathy for Mrs. Katz in many ways. What is one way that doesn't support he shows empathy?

• Larnel gives her a cat to spend time with.

• Larnel visits her frequently and spends time talking to her.

• Larnel helps Mrs. Katz look for Tush.

• Larnel eats the food Mrs. Katz makes him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3