The Cup That Shines at Night

What problem are Ann and Mia confronted with at the beginning of the story?

• They are not sure which star is polaris.

• They don't know where they are or how they will get home.

• They are alone and afraid of the dark.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do Mia and Ann differ (contrast) in their response to the problem.

• Mia keeps asking how they will get home, but doesn't do anything to get them there. Ann begins looking for ways to get them home right away.

• Ann keeps asking how they will get home, but doesn't do anything to get them there. Mia begins looking for ways to get them home right away.

• Mia suggests they work together to find a way home. Ann wants to figure things out on her own.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Ann figure out the meaning of the first note. "The cup that shines at night will show the way home"?

• Mia suggests looking at the stars for clues.

• She sees Mia looking up at the night sky and together she realizes the Big Dipper is a sort of cup that shines.

• Ann looks up at the night sky and she then realizes the Big Dipper is a sort of cup that shines.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does Ann figure out the meaning of the second note, "The strongly named bird will carry you across"?

• Once Ann sees the name of the bridge she makes the connection between bald eagles and wrongly named birds.

• Mia and Ann follow a bat that eventually leads them across the river.

• The girls are chased by a bald eagle and they make the connection together.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Looking at what the characters say or do, what might be the theme, or message of the story?

• Friends can help you get out of tricky situations.

• Problem-solving and logic can help you in tricky situations.

• Working together is always the best approach to solving a problem.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which comparison context clues help you understand the meaning of hefty?

• "mug"

• "delicate"

• "appear"

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the context clues, choose the meaning of hefty.

• heavy; strong

• weak; frail

• large; sizeable

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Using comparison context clues choose the meaning of weathered.

• new; shining

• old; worn

• small; miniature

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Using comparison context clues, choose the meaning of bald.

• without hair or feathers

• ornate; flowery

• sickly; unhealthy

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Using the comparison context clue in the sentence, choose the meaning of doubtfully.

• confidently

• in an unsure manner

• thoughtfully

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4