Exploring The Witches: Chapters 1-5

What is the main setting introduced in the first chapter?

• A vast desert with rolling sand dunes.

• A small, isolated village surrounded by dense forests and mountains.

• A tranquil beach with clear blue waters.

• A bustling city with skyscrapers and busy streets.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Describe the characteristics of the witches as presented in the text.

• The witches are supernatural, mysterious, morally ambiguous, speak in riddles, and have unsettling appearances.

• The witches are benevolent and helpful to the characters.

• The witches always speak in straightforward language without any ambiguity.

• The witches are ordinary humans with no special powers.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What warning does the grandmother give about witches?

• Witches are afraid of water.

• Witches can disguise themselves and are dangerous.

• Witches are friendly and helpful.

• Witches can only be seen at night.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the witches disguise themselves in the story?

• The witches disguise themselves using magical transformations and illusions.

• The witches wear traditional clothing to blend in.

• The witches disguise themselves as animals.

• The witches use makeup and costumes to hide their identities.

What is the significance of the boy's encounter with the witches?

• The boy learns to trust everyone he meets.

• The encounter leads to the boy's immediate victory over the witches.

• It serves as a comedic relief in the story.

• The encounter represents a crucial moment of character development and the theme of good versus evil.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the main conflict introduced in the first five chapters.

• The protagonist's internal conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.

• The protagonist's conflict with a rival character.

• The conflict arising from a natural disaster affecting the community.

• The external conflict between two warring factions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What role does the grandmother play in the boy's understanding of witches?

• The grandmother warns the boy to avoid talking about witches altogether.

• The grandmother educates the boy about witches and their true nature.

• The grandmother tells the boy that witches are friendly beings.

• The grandmother believes that witches are just myths and not real.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the author use descriptive language to portray the witches?

• The author portrays the witches as eerie and malevolent figures through vivid imagery and sensory details.

• The author describes the witches as friendly and helpful characters.

• The witches are depicted as ordinary townsfolk with no special traits.

• The author uses minimal language to create a dull portrayal of the witches.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

What themes of fear and danger are evident in these chapters?

• Characters exhibit confidence and security throughout the story.

• Themes of joy and celebration are prevalent in the chapters.

• The narrative focuses on themes of friendship and loyalty.

• Themes of fear and danger are evident through characters' paranoia and the presence of unknown threats.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the boy's perspective change throughout the first five chapters?

• The boy's perspective evolves from innocent curiosity to cautious awareness.

• He becomes more naive and oblivious to his surroundings.

• The boy remains indifferent throughout the chapters.

• His perspective shifts from fear to excitement.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3