The Ant and the Grasshopper

What is the setting for "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?

• the present

• the backyard

• the African grassland

• the playground

Answer explanation

On page 109, both the African grasslands and the present are listed as the setting for this story.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

Which character in the story acts responsibly?

• Termite

• Grasshopper

• Ant

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9B

How could you describe the noise Ant's feet made when Grasshopper was trying to sleep?

• familiar

• selfish

• cranky

• commotion

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CCSS.RL.4.3

Which character would you be most like in the story?

• Ant

• Grasshopper

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

What does Ant want Grasshopper to do? (Select all that apply.)

• take a nap

• collect water

• think ahead

• be responsible

• follow Ant's advice

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What does Grasshopper want Ant's speciality to be?

• collecting water

• napping

• working hard

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Which sentence describes how the African grasslands changed between scenes 1 and 2?

• They became dry, dusty, and brown.

• They became watery and green.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

According to the text, why does Ant help Grasshopper at the end of the story?

• He did not want to be cranky.

• He wanted Grasshopper to have a good attitude.

• He did not want to be seen as selfish.

• He was frustrasted with Grasshopper.

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

What genre is the "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?

• expository

• realistic fiction

• poetry

• drama

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CCSS.RL.4.5