U2 W1 Why People and Birds Are Friends

In the beginning of the story, why did people and animals not talk to each other?

• They did not speak the same language.

• It was easier that way.

• Animals could not talk.

Why does the younger brother in the story need help?

• He and his older brother are lost in the jungle.

• He and his brother are not speaking to each other.

• He cannot find the bird he is looking for.

What does the bird ask for in return for her help?

• She asks for the brothers to take her home with them.

• She asks for the brothers to teach her how to speak their language.

• She says that if the brothers find her insects, she can lead them home.

What is the theme of the story?

• Always keep track of where you are going, or you will get lost.

• If you help others, they will help you in return.

• If you can't understand another language, you should practice it.

Which key detail in the story is the best example of the theme?

• The family promised that they and their children's children would always feed hungry birds.

• When they finally got home, the boys' parents were very happy to see them.

• But finally he slowly agreed to go with the boy to meet the talking bird.

Jungles are enormous. It is easy to lose your way and feel tiny.

What is an antonym of enormous?

• lose

• jungles

• tiny

Jungles are enormous. It is easy to lose your way and feel tiny.

Use the antonym to figure out the definition of enormous.

• very large

• a part of the jungle

• very far apart

He was confused. He heard the words again. In a moment, he understood that the bird was talking to him.

Which word is an antonym of confused?

• moment

• again

• understood

He was confused. He heard the words again. In a moment, he understood that the bird was talking to him.

Use the antonym to figure out the meaning of confused.

• to be afraid

• not able to understand

• talking

The young boy quickly agreed to feed the bird...His brother did not believe him at first. But he slowly agreed to go with the boy to meet the talking bird.

What is the definition of quickly?

• very fast

• slowly

• carefully