The Grasshopper and the Ants

The character grasshopper is

• easily outsmarted

• hardworking

• lazy

• grouchy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The ants are hardworking in the fable. The text evidence that proves it is

• The ants said they have no time to relax.

• The world is a playground of leaves.

• Look at this wonderful mountain of leaves.

• If only someone would join me.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In the fall, the grasshopper tries to talk the ants into

• making snow angels

• having a picnic

• fishing

• playing in the leaves

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

When several pages pass in the middle of the story, what is happening in the book?

• The author got lazy.

• The grasshopper is realizing he's not prepared for winter.

• The ants are all stuck in the snow because of grasshopper.

• The grasshopper is happily making music.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the theme of this story? 

• Don't be lazy.

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Don't steal.

• Look before you leap.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

The ants were 'toiling' in the sun.

What does 'toiling' mean in this sentence?

• walking

• resting

• playing

• working hard

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

When the grasshopper begged for some food, the ant had a 'stern' look on their face.

What does 'stern' mean?

• happy and smiling

• sad

• nervous

• harsh and serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the two characters saved enough food?

• The ants

• The grasshopper

• None

• Both

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which describes the ants in the story?

• Have long legs

• works alone

• Bigger than grasshoppers

• Works with a group

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which is NOT part of the plot?

• The grasshopper asked for help from the ants.

• The ants asked help from the grasshopper

• The birds ate the ants' food.

• The ants helped the grasshopper.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5