CKLA 3rd Grade Unit 1 Lesson 2 Comp Questions

What is perspective?

• where the story takes place

• when characters talk to each other

• the experience of the character through which a part of the story is told

• the lesson being taught in a story

From whose perspective is today’s read-aloud told?

• Mole's perspective

• Rat's perspective

• someone outside the story's perspective

• Badger's perspective

What new characters appear in today’s read-aloud? (check all)

• Mouse

• Otter

• Toad

• Badger

Who are still the main characters of the story?

• Otter and Toad

• Mole and Toad

• Mole and Water Rat

• Badger and Water Rat

Mole learns about Toad through dialogue between Rat and Otter. What words would NOT be used to describe Toad

• easily board

• no stability

• a good fellow

• stable

Why does Mole suddenly jump up and seize the sculls, or oars?

• Rat asks Mole to take over so they don't crash into the shore.

• Mole is better at sailing than Rat.

• Mole is trying to stop the boat from hitting another boat.

• Mole is jealous and prideful for a moment and wants to show Rat that he can row just as well.

What do we call the part of the story that is not dialogue?

• plot

• personification

• narration

• theme

What happens after Mole seizes the oars?

• The boat flips over, and they end up in the water. Mole can’t swim and Rat has to help him to safety.

• The boat hits a log and flies onto the bank, barely missing Toad's mailbox.

• Rat is able to grab the oars and and stop the boat from flipping.

• Mole is able to maneuver the boat past the rock and safely to shore.

Is Rat angry with the dejected Mole? How do you know?

• Yes Rat is angry. I now because he frowns at Mole.

• No Rat is not angry. He tells Mole that he forgives him.

• No Rat is not angry. He is laughing as he helps Mole to safety. He also speaks cheerily to Mole after the incident.

• Yes Rat is angry. He tells Mole that he can never ride in his boat again.

How does Rat demonstrate friendship? Does Mole demonstrate friendship? Why or why not?