CRM 2.2 Day 13- Anansi and the Birds(Lit. Anth. pg. 108-109)

What are some events that drive the plot in a literary text?

• Introduction of a problem, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

• The protagonist's favorite TV show, the author's favorite song, and the price of gas.

• The weather, the protagonist's favorite color, and the price of tea in China.

• The author's favorite food, the protagonist's shoe size, and the color of the sky.

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ELA.4.R.1.1

How does Anansi taking food from the birds contribute to the plot of the story?

• It causes Anansi to become sad. It leads to him searching for a new trick instead of flying.

• It causes Owl to become concerned about Ananasi. It leads to him helping Anansi fly down from the mountain.

• It causes the birds to become envious and they take their feathers back. This leads to Anansi flying with only one feather.

• It causes the birds to become angry and take their feathers back. This leads to Anansi not having a way to fly down from the mountain.

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ELA.4.R.1.1

How does the setting impact the plot in a literary text?

• The setting only impacts the dialogue in the story.

• The setting only impacts the physical appearance of the characters.

• The setting has no impact on the plot.

• The setting impacts the plot by influencing the actions and decisions of the characters, creating conflicts, and setting the mood or atmosphere of the story.

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ELA.4.R.1.1

How does the setting of the mountain peak contribute to the plot?

• It presents a problem for the main character when the birds take his feathers.

• It presents a problem for the main character when Owl tells him to push in his belly.

• It gives the main character an advantage because the birds can not reach him there.

• It gives the main character an advantage because he can finally practice flying from the peak.

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ELA.4.R.1.1

What is a stated or implied theme in a literary text and how does it develop?

• A stated or implied theme is the author's personal opinion about a topic

• A stated or implied theme is the setting of the story

• A stated or implied theme is the main character's name

• A stated or implied theme in a literary text is the underlying message or meaning that the author wants to convey through the story. It can be developed through various literary elements such as plot, characters, setting, and symbolism.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

How do details in a literary text support the development of a theme?

• Details in a literary text provide evidence and examples that support the central idea or message of the work, which is the theme.

• Details in a literary text distract from the development of a theme

• Details in a literary text contradict the development of a theme

• Details in a literary text are irrelevant to the development of a theme

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.W.4.9A

This question has two parts. First answer Part A and then answer Part B.

  What is the theme of the passage?

• Be true to yourself.

• Tricking someone is unkind.

• Kindness can make a difference.

• Adapting to new situations is important.

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ELA.4.R.1.2

Part B:

Select two details from the passage that support your answer to Part A.

• “Anansi’s wings camouflaged him well, and he looked just like a bird.” (paragraph 2)

• “‘A spider is not meant for the sky. Why do you try to be something you are not?’” (paragraph 3)

• “Anansi followed the birds to their feast on top of the mountain peak.” (paragraph 4)

• “The owl caught them and tied them to a high branch.” (paragraph 11)

• “From that day on, he stuck to spinning webs instead of trying to be something he was not. (paragraph 11)

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ELA.4.R.1.2

How does the character's actions contribute to the development of the plot in a literary text?

• The character's actions have no impact on the plot.

• The character's actions only affect the other characters in the story.

• The character's actions contribute to the development of the plot by driving the story forward, creating conflicts, and influencing the outcome of the story.

• The character's actions only affect the setting of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9A

How does Anansi change from the beginning to the end of the story contribute to the plot?

• Anasi changing shows that he did not learn his lesson from being stuck on the mountain and he wants to find others to trick.

• Anansi changing shows that he learned his lesson from being stuck on the mountain and he does not want to trick others anymore.

• Anansi changing shows that he did not learn his lesson because he was able to eat a lot so we wants to find more food to steal.

• Anansi changing shows that he learned his lesson from almost falling so now he wants to create his own kind of wings.

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ELA.4.R.1.1