Do what you can and How the Six Sons Rescued Anansi

Use “Do What You Can” to answer the following question.

Which sentence from the story “Do What You Can” supports the idea that the first raindrop inspires the other raindrops?

Use “Do What You Can” to answer the following question.

What does the word wither mean in paragraph 1 of the story “Do What You Can”?

• Find warmth

• Grow fast

• Stay Strong

• Become Dry

Use “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question.

Based on the events throughout the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi,” which sentence best describes how Anansi feels about his sons?

• He is bothered by their unusual behaviors.

• He is eager to teach them new skills.

• He is proud of their accomplishments.

• He is upset by their attitudes.

Use “Do What You Can” to answer the following question. In the story “Do What You Can,” which key idea about the first raindrop do the details in paragraph 2 support?

• The first raindrop understands the farmer’s problem.

• The first raindrop wants to be the farmer’s friend.

• The first raindrop believes the farmer should plant a different crop.

• The first raindrop thinks that hard work has made the farmer ill.

Use “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. Look at this illustration from the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi.”

The author likely includes this illustration to- ​ ​ (a)  

• To show that Anansi is floating high in the bubble

• To highlight that Anansi is about to escape from the bubble

• To hint that Anansi is worried that the hungry fish may eat him

• To suggest that no one can see where Anansi has gone

Use “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. What is the main message of the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

Answer explanation

More can be accomplished when working as a team than working alone.

Use “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. Which sentence from the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” best helps the reader understand that Anansi’s problem is resolved?

Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• Both stories include a family who spends time together.

• Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.

• Both stories have characters who go on dangerous journeys.

• Both stories use humor to send a message.

• Both stories use fictional characters to make good things happen.

Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. How do the raindrops in the story “Do What You Can” DIFFER from the sons in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi”?

• The raindrops do not have different abilities, but the sons do.

• The raindrops do not listen to one another, but the sons do.

• The raindrops do not spend time together, but the sons do.

• The raindrops do not like one another, but the sons do

Use “Do What You Can” and “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to answer the following question. What causes BOTH the raindrops in the story “Do What You Can” and the sons in the story “How Six Sons Rescued Anansi” to take action?

• They hope to receive a prize

• They are looking for adventure.

• They are asked to do something.

• They realize someone needs help.