The Mysterious Egg

Part A:  What is the theme of the poem?

• Someone can be welcomed even if he or she is different.

• Is it best to clean one's home before guests arrive.

• Storms can be dangerous to those caught in them unexpectedly.

• Those who are too pushy with their ideas may upset others.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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Part B: Which set of lines from the poem BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• "The night was dark. The wind blew strong./ A little egg was blown along." (lines 5-6)

• "while Duck fixed up a bed of reeds./ Cow polished, vacuumed, dusted, and sneezed." (lines 23-24

• "Then all raced back to wait and see,/ each wondering 'Will it look like me?'" (lines 25-26)

• "They clapped and hugged and named her Sue./ She loved her roost and learned to moo." (lines 45-46)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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How do lines 9-12 contribute to the overall structure of the poem?

• They explain how the setting impacts the characters.

• They describe how the characters solve the problem.

• They introduce the conflict that the characters face.

• They provide background information about the characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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How does Cow compare to the chickens?

• Cow waits patiently for the animal in the egg to hatch, but the chickens run around excitedly claiming the egg as their own.

• Cow is hopeful that the egg is hers, but the chickens argue that it is an egg they lost.

• Cow wants to know what anima is in the egg before it hatches, but the chickens want to keep it a surprise.

• Cow is uncertain if the egg is hers, but the chickens strongly insist it is theirs.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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How does Duck prepare fo the animal in the egg?

• Duck makes a bed.

• Duck cleans the roost.

• Duck makes a pen.

• Duck dusts the barn.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Read line 15 of the poem.  What does the poet mean by this line?   "Don't be so quick," said Goose and Duck."

• Goose and Duck want to give the egg plenty of time to hatch.

• Goose and Duck want to prepare the barn for the animal inside the egg.

• Goose and Duck want the chickens to consider other possible owners for the egg.

• Goose and Duck want the animals to take their time moving the egg into the barn.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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Which TWO inferences can the reader make based on lines 45-48?

• The animals did not let the baby turtle out of their sight.

• The animals found that it was hard work to care for the baby turtle.

• The animals loved the baby turtle even though she was not one of their babies.

• The animals helped the baby turtle find a new home.

• The animals continued to work together to care for the baby turtle.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

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How does the speaker's point of view influence how events are described?

• The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand Duck's eagerness and delight as the egg hatches.

• The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand how Cow's thoughts and feelings when the egg hatches/

• The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand the excitement of the animals as they wait to find out what the animal egg is.

• The third-person point of view allows the reader to understand the unhappiness the animals feel as they disagree over the owner of the egg.

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