4th Grade Paired Passage

What problem does the farmer face at the beginning of the story?

• Too much sun ruined his corn

• His cornfield was drying up because it hadn’t rained

• The corn had bugs

• He forgot to plant seeds

What does the first raindrop do to try to help the farmer?

• Tells the farmer to dig a well

• Asks other raindrops to come down

• Falls by itself to cheer the farmer

• Waits until all the raindrops are ready

Which sentence best shows that the raindrops made a big difference?

• “One came—pat—on the farmer’s nose…”

• “The corn grew and ripened…”

• “The farmer looked at the sky every morning…”

• “The corn wither and droop…”

What is the theme or main lesson of Do What You Can?

• Small efforts can lead to big changes

• Farmers should plant more than one crop

• You must ask others before acting

• Rain never comes when you want it

What do Anansi’s sons use to rescue him?

• Super strength

• Teamwork and special talents

• Magic spells

• A giant net

What happens after Bubble Blower gets Anansi out of the fish?

• He floats into a thundercloud

• He lands back in the lake

• He flies across the sky

• He falls into a river

Why does Anansi throw the glowing white ball into the sky?

• To make a signal

• Because he wants to hide it

• So all his sons can share it

• Because he doesn’t like it

What does this story teach readers?

• One hero is better than many

• Only clever people succeed

• Working together can solve problems

• Talents should be kept secret

What do the raindrops and Anansi’s sons have in common?

• They all live in the sky

• They all act alone

• They help someone in need

• They cause problems

What is a major difference between the raindrops and the sons?

• The sons do not get along

• The sons each have unique powers

• The raindrops are stronger

• The raindrops argue the whole time