"Fox" by Margaret Wild

Which picture shows the meaning of the word "charred" as it is used in this sentence from the text? Through the charred forest, over hot ash, runs Dog, with a bird clamped in his big, gentle mouth.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Match the picture to the correct vocabulary word.

Groups:

(a) Grief

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(b) Rejoices

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(c) Trembles

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(d) Scorches

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the following words with the correct definition.

• to move with great speed

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• without guidance, purpose or support

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• to care for or look after

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• barely or almost none

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• to try and convince someone

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which words best describes dog when he says "I know. I am blind in one eye, but life is still good."?

• cruel and cold

• optimistic and empathetic

• blind and silent

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where did Dog take Magpie after the fire in the forest?

• a cave

• a tree

• the desert

• a riverbank

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which word best describes how Magpie is feeling in this part of the story?

• energetic

• optimistic

• defeated

• stressed

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What did Fox try and convince Magpie to do?

• enter the forest

• try to fly again

• leave dog and go with him

• leave the forest and never come back

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

When Dog and Magpie come together they become better than if they were apart. Which sentence from the text best supports this claim?

• I see a strange new creature.

• I will be your missing eye, and you will be my wings.

• We can offer you food and shelter.

• I saw you running this morning. You looked extraordinary.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the sentence "Then Fox shakes Magpie off his back as he would a flea" tell you about how Fox's character?

• Fox was just using Magpie to get what he wanted.

• Fox doesn't like birds.

• Fox has fleas.

• Fox wants Magpie to learn how to fly.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is NOT a possible reason why Fox takes Magpie to the desert?

• He was jealous of Magpie and Fox's friendship.

• He wants others to suffer in life the way that he does.

• He wants to show Magpie a cactus.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3