Anansi Learns a Lesson

What is turtle's problem at the beginning of the story?

• He is hungry.

• Anansi is mean to him.

• He is tired.

• Turtle didn't want to share.

Read the sentence below. What word is a synonym for sly?

• grin

• tricky

• offered

• help

How does Turtle feel when Anansi eats all the bananas?

• happy

• sad

• angry

• silly

Turtle is described as tricky and clever. What is another synonym for these words?

• smart

• funny

• mean

• silly

Why is the lake a problem for Anansi?

• Anansi is too heavy to float.

• Anansi is afraid of water.

• Anansi is an awkward swimmer and is light.

• Anansi doesn't like to swim.

How does Fish help Anansi solve his problem?

• Fish tells Anansi to try harder.

• Fish tells Anansi he will share his bananas.

• Anansi saw a wonderful feast of berries.

• Fish tells Anansi to get some heavy stones.

Read the following sentences below. The words down, down, down are an example of _____________.

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• simile

• metaphor

What does Anansi find at Turtle's house?

• bananas

• berries

• flowers

• floaties

What problem does Anansi have when he drops the stones?

• He forgets how to swim.

• He floats on his back.

• He rises to the top of the water.

• He can't eat a banana.

What lesson does Anansi learn?

• Others will treat you as you treat them.

• How to swim.

• Sharing is caring.

• How to use his manners.