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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Why is Mrs. Katz lonely?

• Her husband, Myron moved away.

• Her cat died.

• Her husband, Myron died.

• Her family moved away.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.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.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.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.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

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.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3