Anansi's Bad Hair Day

From the events in the story, what can the reader conclude about Anansi?

• He doesn't mind working, just as long as he gets paid.

• He wants to be in charge of everything.

• He does not like to face hard work.

• He strives to be the hardest working spider of them all.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How is Anansi different from his wife?

• Anansi is shorter than his wife.

• Anansi can cook better than his wife.

• Anansi's wife is lazy, and he works hard.

• Anansi is lazy and his wife is a hardworker.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The author includes the simile "He was as bald as a kernel of corn" to. . .

(a)  

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which sentence BEST shows how Anansi's wife feel when he is being lazy?

• "Why don't you pick corn for a change?"

• I'm tired of doing all the work around here."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is one theme presented in this selection?

• Laziness can have negative consequences.

• Hard work and patience pays off in the end.

• Stand up for what you believe.

• Always try your best.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

When the author stated that Anansi filled his hat "to the brim" with steaming soup, what did you visualize? Use the tools to draw a picture.