"Rowdy Reindeer" written by Courtney Keimer

Why are Santa’s reindeer rowdy?

• They were sleepy.

• They just weren't raised right!

• They ate too much candy and got a sugar buzz.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What was Rudolf doing in the story?

• Guiding the other reindeer across the sky.

• Using his nose as a flashlight to peek into places not meant for his sight.

• Fast asleep, missing all of the action!

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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How is the word mischievous used in the following sentence? "Then those mischievous reindeer stole Santa's hat proving that they didn’t have any tact."

• (of an action or thing) causing or intended to cause harm or trouble to a person's body.

• not present or included when expected or supposed to be.

• (of a person, animal, or their behavior) causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is genre of this selection and how do you know?

• Fiction- because I recognize the text features and it reads like a story.

• Nonfiction-because I recognize the text features and I'm learning new information.

• I have no idea

• The genre is FICTION and NONFICTION

From what point of view was this selection written and how do you know?

• 1st Person (I, me, my)

• 2nd Person (you, your)

• 3rd Person (he, she, them, they, his, her, etc.)

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CCSS.RL.1.6

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What was the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

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What can you infer about Santa Claus’s reaction to the reindeers’ shenanigans?

• He thought it was hilarious.

• He thought they did the right thing and were just having a bit of fun.

• He was disappointed in the choices they made.

• He was surprised they didn't do more than they did.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How was the word 'tact' used in the following sentence?

"Then those mischievous reindeer stole Santa's hat proving that they didn’t have any tact."

• the ability to say or do things in such a way that you do not make anyone unhappy or angry

• the ability to use a hammer and tacks to hang something on the wall.

• the ability to attack others and not lose.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What were Dasher and Dancer doing?

• Dasher was running all over the place.

• Dancer was chasing Rudolph

• Dancer was dancing without any grace.

• Both A and C

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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