Why the Sun is Red

Which of the following is the best theme of the text?

• Always tell the truth.

• It is important to do what you're asked.

• Never be envious of others.

• The sun is red because it is jealous.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What kind genre is the story?

• Folktale

• Legend

• Informational

• Biography

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who is the sun jealous of?

• the princess

• the king

• the horseman

• the sea

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which vocabulary word from the text is a synonym for doing something quickly?

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What word from the text is a synonym for orange?

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the purpose of a legend?

• To teach you what happens when you make poor choices.

• To explain things in nature.

• To explain why people act the way they do.

• To teach you a lesson about life.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

True or false: Legends are informational texts.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which is true about the king and the horseman?

• They both want to know why the sun is red.

• The king wants to know why the sun is red but the horseman isn't interested.

• They are both afraid of the sun and her anger.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3