Story Analysis Quiz

Does the story begin with "Once upon a time," as required by the four-square model?

• Yes, it starts with "Once upon a time..."

• Yes, but it uses "A long time ago..."

• Yes, but the phrase is "In a distant land..."

• No, it begins with a description of the village

Is the setting of the story clearly described in the introduction?

• Yes, it's set in a village in El Salvador near a river

• Yes, but the location of the village is not mentioned

• No, the setting is introduced later in the story

• No, the setting is not clear until the end

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

Is the main character, Lucía, introduced clearly in the beginning?

• Yes, Lucía is introduced as the girl who will find the river's guardian

• Yes, but Lucía’s role is not clear until later in the story

• No, Lucía is only mentioned halfway through

• No, Lucía’s role is unclear from the start

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3A

Is the problem of the story presented early in the introduction, as suggested by the four-square model?

• Yes, the problem of the drying river is presented right away

• Yes, but the problem is not clearly stated

• No, the problem is introduced halfway through the story

• No, the problem is only mentioned at the end

In Square 1, what does Lucía do first to solve the problem?

• She consults the village elder and goes to the riverbank to find the cave

• She starts by gathering water from another river

• She goes straight to the forest without consulting anyone

• She waits for the guardian to appear

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Does Lucía meet someone who helps her, as expected in Square 1 of the four-square model?

• Yes, the village elder gives her advice on finding the river guardian

• Yes, a magical animal guides her to the cave

• No, she does everything on her own

• No, there is no helper in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

Does the story follow the model by introducing a magical or important event in Square 2?

• Yes, the magical event is when Lucía meets the river guardian

• Yes, but the magic happens when she finds the stone

• No, there is no magical event

• No, the magic happens at the very end

What is the magical or key event in the story, as described in Square 2?

• Lucía meets the river guardian, a magical creature with scales like jewels

• Lucía finds a hidden treasure in the forest

• Lucía discovers a secret passage in the village

• Lucía learns a powerful spell from the village elder

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Does a new challenge arise during the magical event in Square 2?

• Yes, the guardian tells Lucía to find a sacred stone to save the river

• Yes, but the challenge is about finding the right path in the forest

• Yes, a new enemy appears to stop Lucía

• No, the magic solves the problem without any challenge

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

In Square 3, does Lucía face a second big action or challenge?

• Yes, she must search tirelessly for the sacred stone to save the river

• Yes, she has to convince the guardian to help her

• No, the challenge ends after she meets the river guardian

• No, there is no second action or challenge

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1