Coyote and the Stars

How might the story be different if it were told from Coyote’s point of view?

• It would explain that Coyote and the Great Father are enemies.

• It would give a different reason why the stars look as they do.

• It would show that Coyote is a clever and sneaky trickster.

• It would tell why Coyote feels shame for scattering the stars.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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What sentence from paragraph 6 supports the answer to Part A?

• “And while he was sleeping, Coyote came along.”

• “Coyote is like all dogs – he’s always thinking of food.”

• “But as he ran, he tripped and fell, and the bag ripped open and the stars spilled out and flashed across the sky, every which-way.”

• “I wished to put those stars in the sky in a fine pattern, like beads, and look at the mess you’ve made!”

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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CCSS.RL.5.10

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CCSS.RL.6.10

How do paragraphs 1-4 in the story add meaning to the overall structure of paragraphs 5-7?

• The first part of the story gives meaning to the second part of the story by providing important background information.

• The first part of the story adds meaning to the second part of the story by describing what the possible solution is.

• The second part of the story adds meaning to the first half of the story by explaining why the Coyote feels guilty for his actions.

• The second part of the story adds meaning to the first half of the story by establishing the problem in the story. 

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CCSS.RI.5.7

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This question has 2 parts. First answer Part A. Then answer part B.

Part A

How does the narrator's point of view influence how events are described in paragraph 6?

• By including the Great father's reaction to Coyote's actions, the narrator shows how cruel the Great Father is

• By focusing on why Coyote took the bag, the narrator shows that Coyote is greedy but nt evil

• By including a description of the Great Father's nap, it shows how little the Great Father cares about his work

• By focusing on how clumsy Coyote is, the narrator provides information on how Coyote got that way

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Which sentence from paragraph 6 supports the answer in Part A?

• "And while he was sleeping, Coyote came along."

• "Coyote is like all dogs-he's always thinking of food."

• "But as he ran, he tripped and fell, and the bag ripped open and the stars spilled out and flashed across the sky, every which way."

• "I wished to put those stars in the sky in a fine pattern, like beads, and look at the mess you've made!"

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

How might the story be different if it were told from Coyote's point of view?

• It would explain that Coyote and the Great Father ar enemies

• It would give different reason why the stars look as the do

• It would show the Coyote is a clever and sneaky trickster

• It would tell why Coyote feels shame for scattering the stars

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which sentence from paragraph 6 supports the answer in Question 1?

• "And while he was sleeping, Coyote came along."

• "Coyote is like all dogs-- he's always thinking of food."

• "But as he ran, he tripped and fell, and the bag rippped open and the stars spilled out and flashed across the sky, every which-way."

• "I wished to put those stars in the sky in a fine pattern, like beads, and look at the mess you've made!"

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

How might the story be different if it were told from Coyote's point of view?

• It would explain that Coyote and the Great Father are enemies.

• It would give a different reason why the stars look as they do.

• It would show that Coyote is a clever and sneaky trickster.

• It would tell why Coyote feels shame for scattering the stars.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.6

How does the story 'Coyote and the Stars' illustrate the theme of consequences?

• A) By showing how Coyote's actions lead to unexpected results.

• B) By depicting the Great Father as forgiving and kind.

• C) By emphasizing the beauty of the stars in the sky.

• D) By focusing on Coyote's cleverness and wit.

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What literary device is primarily used in 'Coyote and the Stars' to convey the story's message?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Irony

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