Narrative text 12

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

1. 1. What is the main theme of the story?

• Patience

• 1. Cleverness

• Bravery

• Persistence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

2. 2. Why couldn’t the crow drink water from the pitcher at first?

• 1. The water was dirty

• The pitcher was too heavy

• The neck of the pitcher was too narrow

• The pitcher was too tall

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

3. 3. What did the crow do to get the water?

• Broke the pitcher

• Asked other birds for help

• Dropped pebbles into the pitcher

• Dug the ground to find water

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

How did the crow solve his problem?

• By using his intelligence

• By using his strength

• By asking for help

• By showing courage

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

What is the moral lesson of the story?

• Never give up when facing difficulties

• Teamwork is the key to success

• Patience is a virtue

• Intelligence can overcome strength

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

Does the crow's action show that he is:

• Weak

• Careless

• Clever

• Fearful

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

1. One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

3. Why did the water in the pitcher eventually rise?

• Because the crow pushed the pitcher

• Because the crow broke the pitcher

• Because the crow filled the pitcher with pebbles

• Because the pitcher was leaking

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

1. One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

3. Which of the following is NOT related to the story?

• Intelligence

• Hard work

• Fear

• Problem-solving

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

Who is the main character in the story?

• The crow

• The water pitcher

• The tree

• The pebbles

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

1. One day, there was a thirsty crow flying here and there looking for water. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a water pitcher under a tree. Sadly, the water in the pitcher was very little, and the neck of the pitcher was too narrow for the crow to reach the water. Cleverly, the crow began picking up pebbles and dropping them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water in the pitcher rose, and the crow could drink until he was satisfied.

3. What can we learn from the crow’s actions?

• 1. The importance of physical fitness

• The importance of teamwork

• The importance of creativity in solving problems

• The importance of strength

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5