Module 1 Review

Imagine this: A Dog, who had just been tossed a bone by the local butcher, was racing home with his treasure as quickly as his paws could carry him. As he trotted over a narrow bridge, he glanced down and saw his own reflection in the calm water below, as if looking into a mirror. However, the greedy Dog mistook his reflection for another Dog, one carrying a bone that appeared much larger than his own. If he had taken a moment to think, he would have realized his mistake. But, without a second thought, he dropped his bone and lunged at the Dog in the river, only to find himself paddling furiously to reach the shore. Finally, he managed to scramble out of the water, and as he stood there, dripping and regretful, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
Can you tell what the theme of this story is?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Beware of greed.

• Sharing is caring.

• Respect others.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Imagine this! During a thrilling baseball game, our hero Tanner was in a tight spot. He tried to tag a player sprinting away from first base. The umpire, with a stern face, called the player out. But guess what? Tanner, being the honest guy he is, immediately corrected the umpire, saying he didn't actually tag the runner. Fast forward two weeks, the same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s nail-biting baseball games. This time, Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they zoomed towards third base. The umpire called the player safe, but noticed the shocked look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire, remembering Tanner's honesty, changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were up in arms, but the umpire stood by her decision.
Can you guess the theme of this story?

• Is it about cheating to win?

• Or about always working hard?

• Could it be about the rewards of honesty?

• Or is it about the power of teamwork?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt, and the clue you find says 'The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story'. What's the word for that?

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Hey, can you guess where a reader can discover the theme of a story?

• Is it stated directly in the text, like a secret message?

• Does a character whisper it in your ear?

• Do you have to understand what the character has learned, like a detective?

• Wait, do books or movies even have themes?

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Let's play a game! Can you tell me which point of view uses the words

I, me, and my?

Is it...

• 1st person

• 3rd person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Let's play a game! Can you tell me which point of view uses the words

he, she, and they?

Is it...

• 1st person?

• 3rd person?

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Guess what? I absolutely adore rock climbing! Every weekend, my dad and I conquer new heights together. The thrill of being up so high is just indescribable. My dream? To become a professional rock climber one day. How cool would that be?

• First Person

• Third Person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Imagine diving into the pages of a book where Chris embarks on an exciting journey, exploring the vast ocean and its fascinating creatures like sharks, dolphins, whales, and turtles.

• First Person

• Third Person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Can you guess what 'Persuade' means?

• Is it making people agree with you?

• Or, does it mean making people angry?

• Could it be making people think the opposite thing?

• Or, is it about making people fall in love?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Imagine you're a part of a secret organization, the Underground Railroad, that helps slaves escape to freedom. You're a conductor or a station master, guiding many slaves to the northern states, where they will be free. You communicate with your fellow members through secret codes and signals. Isn't it thrilling?

• to Inform

• to Entertain

• to Persuade

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6