The Wind and the Sun

What was the conflict between the wind and the sun?

• Who could remove a man's jacket first

• Who could make the man take a nap

• Who could make the weather the hottest

• Who could create the most powerful storm

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What strategy did the wind use in the contest?

• Creating a gentle breeze

• Shining brightly on the man

• Making the man sleepy

• Blowing cold wind

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

Who won the contest between the wind and the sun?

• It was a tie

• The wind

• The sun

• The man

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does the story suggest about the relationship between power and gentleness?

• Power always triumphs over gentleness

• Gentleness can sometimes achieve more than force

• Force is the key to success

• Gentleness is ineffective in contests

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the moral of the story?

• Competition leads to conflict

• Gentleness can be more powerful than force

• Kindness wins over aggression

• Force is always superior to gentleness

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What did the man do after the sun's strategy succeeded?

• He challenged the sun to another contest

• He took a nap in the warm sun

• He put on more clothes

• He ran away from the sun

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Were the strategies used by the wind and the sun effective in achieving their goal?

• No, neither was effective

• Yes, both were equally effective

• Yes, the wind was more effective

• Yes, the sun was more effective

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How would you compare the wind to the sun in the story?

• The wind is hot, and the sun is cold

• The wind is powerful, and the sun is gentle

• The wind is calm, and the sun is stormy

• The wind is gentle, and the sun is forceful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What did the man do when the wind blew a cold wind on him?

• He zipped up his jacket

• He took his jacket off

• He did not do anything

• He laughed

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Who are the main characters in the story?

• The moon and the stars

• The wind and the rain

• The wind and the sun

• The sun and the clouds

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6