The Spider's Lesson

What is the theme of the poem?

• One should study nature to learn more about the world.

• One can understand the weather by paying attention to signs in nature.

• One can learn from others even if they are different.

• One may have difficulty understanding new ideas when young.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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Read line 24 of the poem.

And a table spread with choicest meat.

What does the poet mean by the line?

• The web allows the spider to share his meals with others.

• The web is near the spider’s favorite food.

• The web is the spider’s favorite place to eat dinner.

• The web helps the spider get his meals.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

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Which set of lines from the poem supports the inference that the spider is confident in his ability to build his web?

• “‘I have no beauty, song , nor wings, Yet I may live in the palace of kings,’ ” (lines 17 - 18)

• “‘I can make a swing from the highest trees, And build a bridge with the greatest ease.’ ” (lines 25 - 26)

• “‘Although a storm I do not fear, I always can tell when it is near. ’” (lines 31 - 32)

• “‘If closely woven and anchored strong The pleasant weather will tarry long.’ ” (lines 35 - 36)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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How are the little girl and the spider similar to one another?

• They both are scared by the presence of the other.

• They both believe they are misunderstood by the other.

• They both believe the other has much to teach them.

• They both are surprised to see the other early in the morning.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Which line from the poem best supports that both the spider and little girl are afraid of one another?

• “‘ Ugh! You ugly spider, hid in the grass,’ ” (line 1)

• “‘ Well, little girl, I’m frightened, too,’ ” (line 5)

• “‘ And there are lessons you can learn’ ” (line 7)

• “‘ You cannot write, nor even read;’ ” (line 10)

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What does the poet mean by the phrase “ I’m weather - wise ” in line 29 ?

• The spider is able to tell what the weather will be like.

• The spider has seen many different types of weather.

• The spider knows what to do when the weather changes .

• The spider enjoys teaching others about weather.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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