WorksheetsRL.3.7 and RL.3.9 Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
Part A: Which detail from the text when the stonecutter became the sun is NOT represented in images one or two?
Why the stonecutter wanted to become the sun.
What the spirit of the mountain looked like.
What the stonecutter’s servants did for him.
The way that people reacted when the stonecutter became the sun.
Part B: Which detail supports your answer for Part A?
“At once the stonecutter found himself sitting on a throne in a great palace, with servants hurrying to do whatever he wanted.”
“At once the stonecutter became the sun, burning in the sky.”
“He shone down on the earth, and people cowered under the heat.”
“But soon a cloud came between him and the earth so that no one could see him.”
Which two details from the text are represented in images two, three, and four?
The three images give a visual to the description of how the stonecutter looks when he changes to something new.
The three images give a visual of the spirit of the mountain.
The three images give a visual to how others react to the stonecutter.
The three images give a visual to how the stonecutter feels when he first becomes something new.
The three images give a visual to why the stonecutter wanted to become something new.
Part A: What question can be answered from image five?
What does a stonecutter do?
How close is the mountain to the village?
Why does the spirit of the mountain change the stonecutter?
Why does the stonecutter want to be the sun?
Part B: Which two details from the story best answers the question selected in Part A?
“Each day he went to the mountain and cut blocks of stone, and then took them to the market to sell.”
“At once the stonecutter found himself sitting in the garden of a nice house with servants bringing him food.”
“At once the stonecutter became the mountain, strong and firm.”
“But he noticed that when the rain beat down on the mountain, the mountain was not affected.”
“The stonecutter cut blocks of stone from the mountain and took them away.”
Part A: What similar topic is present in both texts?
Importance of strength
Wanting something more than you have
Wealth
Helping others become better
Part B: Select two details from the texts that support your answer from Part A.
‘Surely the rich man is greater than I am,’ sighed the poor stonecutter. ‘If only I were a rich man, then I would be truly happy.’ (The Stonecutter)
“The sun was beating down on his head. It was so hot that he had to go inside.” (The Stonecutter)
"At once he was a poor stonecutter again." (the Stonecutter)
"King Midas: No, I like grapes only when they are brought to me on a golden platter. This is nothing in the world so lovely as gold. I wish everything I touch might be changed into that beautiful metal. Then I should be happy.” (The Golden Touch)
Which passage is this theme addressed?
"What you think you want isn't always what you really want."
The Golden Touch
The Stonecutter
Both
Which passage is this theme addressed?
"Family is more important than money."
The Golden Touch
The Stonecutter
Both
Which passage is this theme addressed?
"It's important to be happy with who you are and not try to be someone else."
The Golden Touch
The Stonecutter
Both
Select the two similarities from the texts on their approach to their common theme.
Wishes are granted for people who don't have powers of their own.
Kings make decisions that are best for everyone.
Events show that it is important to think about what you want before making a decision.
Myths are proven to be real.
