Do What You Can

What is the main theme of the story?

• One person can make a big difference by inspiring others.

• It is better to be a leader than a follower.

• Sometimes people just need kind words.

• Nature is more connected than we realize.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why does the first raindrop decide to drop down to the field?

• The raindrop is curious to learn more about the farmer.

• The raindrop hopes other raindrops will join in.

• The raindrop wants to help in any way it can.

• The raindrop believes it can water the field by itself.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why is it important to the story that the first raindrop decides to help the farmer?

• it's actions inspire the others to help

• it created a commotion

• the farmer's crops start growing

• the raindrop insisted to help

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which of the following makes this story a fable?

• the setting is real

• a lesson or moral is taught

• it is fiction

• the characters can talk

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In the story, how are the choices of the raindrops similar to the choices of the Johansen family in Number the Stars?

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the word "wither" mean?

• to bloom or grow

• to wash away

• to become dry and small

• to succeed

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word "good will" mean in Do What You Can?

• a store

• to disagree with someone

• a friendly or helpful feeling or attitude

• showing gratitude

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Give an example to prove that this story is a fable.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

The corn is able to grow when...

• the first two raindrops work together

• the first raindrop offers its support

• all the raindrops come together

• the farmer collects rain for watering

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Why does the second raindrop follow the first?

• it believes two raindrops can water the field

• it doesn't believe in the first raindrop

• it thinks it can make a bigger difference?

• it is driven by the first raindrop's actions

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1