Tall Tale and Pecos Bill

How do you know that this selection is a drama?

• It has stage directions.

• It has a cast of characters.

• It is told through the words and actions of characters.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

What does the word raised mean is paragraph 1?

• Gathered together

• Lifted higher

• Cared for

• Stirred up

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which event comes before Pecos Bill sees the dust cloud rising into the sky?

• Pecos Bill asks Jack to come with him to stop the herd.

• The telegaph operator says the poles are down.

• Pecos Bill throws a lasso around the herd.

• Pecos Bill throws a lasso around a hill.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

From paragraphs 8-10, the reader can tell that--

• Pecos Bill feels like Jack has let him down

• Jack does not like Pecos Bill

• Pecos Bill understands why Jack is afraid

• Jack is embarrassed by Bill

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the word fearless mean in paragraph 1?

• Full of fear

• Without fear

• Easily scared

• Becoming afraid

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What event resolves the problem?

• Pecos Bill leads the herd into a pasture away from town.

• Pecos Bill rides in front of the herd and stares them down.

• Pecos Bill throws ropes around the herd and over a hill.

• Pecos Bill ropes the lead animals and the others fall.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

• Angry at Bill for going alone

• Praises Bill on his skills

• Upset that Bill needs his help

• Decides to be brave, like Bill

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The next time Bill asks, Jack will likely--

• help him right away

• refuse to help his friend

• think it over before answering

• ask someone else to help Bill

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which is the theme of this selection?

• Think carefully before you act.

• Face challenges bravely.

• Never scold others.

• Heroes do not expect praise.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of these is the best summary of this selection?

• Townspeople are afraid that a stampede is headed for Odessa. Pecos Bill sees the herd but cannot get anyone to help him. He takes off on Lightning to stop the herd.

• Pecos Bill is the best cowboy in the world. He was raised by coyotes. He sees that a herd from his ranch has started to stampede, so he stops them.

• A herd is stampeding and hundreds of people are in danger. The townspeople are worried. Jack and Hank watch Pecos Bill try to stop the herd.

• A stampede is headed for Odessa. Pecos Bill takes off on Lightning to stop the herd. Bill throws a lasso over a hill and stops them and saves Odessa.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2