Module 2, New read 3

What kind of story is this, and how do you know?

• This is an informational text about science. I know because it includes information about constellations

• This is science fiction. I know this because it combines imaginary events with some true things about science.

• This is a myth. I know because it includes fantastic characters, such as gods, and events, such as people turning into bears, to explain something real.

• This is an informational text about history. I know because it takes place long ago in a real country, Greece.

How does the story explain something about the real world?

• The story explains why bears attack people.

• The story explains why we see certain constellations.

• The story explains how people hunt bears.

• The story explains where bears came from.

According to the story, Who was Zeus?

• Zeus was a follower of Diana.

• Zeus was a bear.

• Zeus was a hunter.

• Zeus was king of the gods.

Which of the following happens first in the story?

• Callisto turns into a bear.

• Zeus puts Callisto and her son in the sky.

• Callisto sees her son.

• Hera gets angry.

Based on what you know about the story and prefixes, which word best describes how Diana treated Callisto after Zeus fell in love with Callisto?

• Diana maltreated Callisto

• Diana cooperated with Callisto

• Diana malfunctioned Callisto

• Diana displeased Callisto

What is the meaning of the prefix mal- in the word maltreated?

• wrongly

• male

• with

• against

What does the following sentence suggest about Hera?

Her fury grew like a fire in the forest and soon Hera turned her rage on Callisto.

• Hera was angry and set the forest on fire

• Hera was very angry at Callisto

• Hera was angry, but she kept her temper in check.

• Hera was angry that the forest was on fire

What does this story suggest about what people once believed about space?

• Space is dangerous

• The stars are really bears

• Gods turn people and animals into stars

• The stars revolve around the earth

Who are the Characters in the story?

Where does the story take place?