Anansi the Spider

Why did Anansi say, "Oh no, oh no," in the first paragraph?

• He hurt himself.

• He was scared of who was at his door.

• He didn't want to be bothered by anyone.

• His door was broken.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

The text says, "He scampered outside and moved as fast as he could down the hill to the creek."

What does scampered mean?

• moved quickly

• jumped

• moved slowly

• walked

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why were Turtle's hands dirty after he washed them the first time?

• He played in the dirt.

• He stepped in a puddle.

• He sneezed on his hand.

• He walked up the dirty trail to Anansi's house.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why did Turtle invite Anansi to his house?

• He wanted to teach him a lesson.

• He wanted to be nice.

• He had too much food and wanted to share.

• He needed help cooking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which character trait BEST describes Turtle in this story?

• mean

• clever

• kind

• helpful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What is the theme of the story?

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Help your family.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.

• Respect other's property.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How did Anansi feel at the end of the story?

• happy

• angry

• curious

• proud

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What conclusion can you draw about Anansi?

• He doesn't like to share his food with others.

• He likes watching others eat.

• He likes to eat alone.

• He was hungry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

The text says, "I suppose I must share my dinner with you, but first you must wash your filthy hands."

What does filthy mean?

• clean

• small

• sweaty

• dirty

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why did Anansi put stones in his pockets?

• He likes to collect them.

• He wanted to give some to Turtle.

• The stones made him heavy, so he could sink to the bottom.

• He didn't want to hold them in his hands.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5