Part 4 Why the Sea is Salty

What is the main purpose of a tall tale?

• To give factual information

• To entertain and teach a lesson

• To confuse readers

• To describe scientific processes

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the word "soles" most likely mean?

• Tops of the feet

• Bottoms of the feet

• Sides of the feet

• Heels of the feet

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which detail from the dialogue describes the giant's character?

• He is very quiet

• He is very angry

• He is very proud

• He is very kind

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happened to the giant's feet the second time he acted as a bridge?

• They got wet

• They were bitten by ants

• They turned to stone

• They disappeared

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is a theme suggested by the giant acting as a bridge?

• Hard work pays off

• Kindness can lead to trouble

• Sharing is caring

• Patience is a virtue

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does "seabed" most likely mean?

• The top of the ocean

• The bottom of the ocean

• A bed made of seaweed

• A bed on a ship

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which is an example of exaggeration in a tall tale?

• The sun shines brightly

• The giant lifts a mountain.

• The river flows quietly.

• The tree has many leaves.

What is an impossible outcome mentioned in the story?

• A fish swimming

• A bird flying

• The sea turning salty.

• A tree growing.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What genre is "Why the Sea is Salty"?

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Tall Tale

• Biography

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How is humor used in the story?

• By making the giant sing

• By making animals talk

• By having the giant slip on a banana

• By having the giant interact with the ants