The Mouse Bride para. 1-39 (Day 1)

What was the country of origin for the folk talk The Mouse Bride?

• Germany

• Vietnam

• Finland

• The United States of America

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read this line from The Mouse Bride and identify which part of the plot it is:

"Tomorrow I should like to see the kind of bread your sweethearts bake."

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In "The Mouse Bride", the author includes the detail about the youngest brother not being able to sweep away a spider in paragraph 1 most likely to help the reader-

• understand why he was able to fall in love with a mouse

• realize that he was often looked down upon and teased by his brothers

• discover why he was in search of a sweetheart to spend his life with

• see how he was always willing to trust his fate and take a chance

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Based on paragraphs 6-7 of "The Mouse Bride",what can the reader infer about the youngest brother?

• He enjoys taking needless risks in life

• He very much wants to impress his brothers

• He does not have a good sense of humor

• He is not swayed by what his brothers think

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following statements by the father helps you infer a theme of the folktale?

• Each of you must cut down a sapling.

• Congratulations to each of you on meeting sweethearts.

• Attractive looks alone do not make for a happy hearth.

• I should like to see the kind of bread your sweethearts bake.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does the interaction between the farmer and his sons contribute to the development of the plot in the story?

• It introduces the conflict between the brothers.

• It sets the stage for the sons' quest to find their sweethearts.

• It resolves the tension between the brothers.

• It highlights the farmer's favoritism towards the youngest son.

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FL.ELA.6.R.1.1

How does the description of the saplings falling in different directions convey meaning in the text?

• It symbolizes the brothers' different paths in life.

• It represents the unpredictability of nature.

• It highlights the strength of the oldest son.

• It shows the father's control over his sons' futures.

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.1

How does the youngest son's reaction to his brothers' teasing contribute to the theme of the story?

• It shows his resilience and strength.

• It highlights his intelligence and wit.

• It emphasizes his kindness and patience.

• It reveals his ambition and drive.

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FL.ELA.6.R.1.2