Sun and Moon - Theme/Summary

Which sentence gives the BEST summary of the passage?

• a.     Moon helps the people on Earth by tricking Father Sun into sending away his children.

• Father Sun tricks Moon into helping his eight children hide in the night sky.

• Father Sun helps the people on earth by sending away Moon’s children.

• Moon tricks Father Sun into helping her children escape from the heat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the theme of this passage?

• Your family needs you the most.

• Being clever can be the greatest tool to get what you want.

• Friends are often grateful for your help.

• Your patience is valued by those around you.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence from the passage BEST supports the theme of the story?

• “Our only strength against the suns is our ability to outsmart them.”

• “In a matter of moments, the sky was empty and alone sat Moon.”

• “Now all of the people on Earth speak of my beauty alone.”

• “Father Sun, being very vain and jealous, was shocked.”

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which sentence best retells what happens in the first paragraph of the text?

• Moon dances in the sky and waits for Father Sun to chase her.

• Moon decides to help the people and thinks up a plan to trick Father Sun.

• The people hide the children of Moon as part of a plan to lessen the heat of the suns.

• The people ask Moon for a favor because they are suffering due to the heat of the suns.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following would be another good title for this story?

• The Dancing Moon

• Moon Tricks Father Sun

• The People of the Earth

• Father Sun's Children

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following choices would be another possible theme for the story?

• It is mean to trick people.

• Friends and neighbors are always helpful.

• Father Sun will always be angry at Moon.

• Being jealous of others can keep you from making wise decisions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9