Legend of the Weeping Water Molecules

What does the author suggest about the relationship between nature and human emotions?

• Nature always brings sadness
• Human emotions have no connection to nature
• Nature can enhance joy and happiness
• Nature is indifferent to human feelings

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Who are the main characters in the story?

• The children
• The water molecules
• The sun
• The flowers

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How do the water molecules perceive their role before it rains?

• As joyful participants in play
• As the source of sunshine
• As unwelcome intruders
• As mere droplets falling from the sky

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

How do the water molecules feel just before they fall?

• Angry and frustrated
• Indifferent and calm
• Heavy-hearted and anxious
• Excited and joyful

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What do the water molecules compare their descent to?

• Tears from a sad face
• A rushing river
• A falling leaf
• A gentle breeze

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What do the children do when they see the rain?

• They ignore it
• They start dancing
• They run indoors
• They play in the puddles

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

How does the author convey the theme of joy in unexpected situations?

• By illustrating the children's laughter in the rain.
• By describing the water molecules' sadness.
• By emphasizing the dark clouds.
• By showing the children's fear of rain.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What realization do the water molecules come to after watching the children play in the rain?

• They are unwanted intruders.
• They ruin the children's fun.
• They bring joy and transformation.
• They are just droplets falling from the sky.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What literary device is used when the water molecules are described as 'weeping'?

• Metaphor
• Personification
• Simile
• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the overall message of the story?

• Children should avoid getting wet.
• Rain is always bad.
• Joy can be found in unexpected moments.
• Water molecules are harmful.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9