The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Standards-Aligned Assessment

RL.5.1 - Which quote from the text BEST shows that the boy was not taking his job seriously?

• The wolf is chasing the sheep!

• To amuse himself he took a great breath and sang out

• But when they arrived at the top of the hill

• They went grumbling back down the hill

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What evidence from the text shows that the villagers were initially helpful?

• They found him weeping

• The villagers thought he was trying to fool them

• The villagers came running up the hill to help the boy

• Nobody believes a liar

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

What is the main theme of this story?

• The importance of hard work

• The value of community support

• The consequences of lying

• The dangers of wolves

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does the shepherd boy's response to his challenges reveal the story's theme?

• He learns to be brave when facing wolves

• He discovers the importance of friendship

• He realizes too late that his lies have consequences

• He becomes better at watching sheep

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which detail BEST summarizes the central message of the story?

• Sheep need protection from wolves

• Villages work together in times of danger

• "Nobody believes a liar...even when he is telling the truth!"

• Shepherds should stay alert while watching sheep

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does the boy's behavior change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• From fearful to brave

• From playful to responsible

• From mischievous to remorseful

• From friendly to lonely

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Compare the villagers' reactions during the first and last wolf calls:

• First helpful, then doubtful

• First angry, then understanding

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Which detail shows how the villagers' attitude changed after the boy's second false alarm?

• They ran faster up the hill

• They spoke more sternly to him

• They stopped watching the sheep

• They told his parents

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What can you infer about why the old man put his arm around the youth?

• He was angry with the boy

• He wanted to prevent him from running away

• He was showing compassion while teaching a lesson

• He needed help walking back to the village

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

How do the boy's actions affect the outcome of the story?

• His honesty saves the sheep

• His bravery scares away the wolf

• His lies lead to the loss of the sheep

• His wisdom helps the villagers

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3