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U4W1 Comprehension Questions

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Davy Crockett Saves the World

LITERATURE ANTHOLOGY

Answer the questions while reading the story.
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Pgs. 262-263 How does the way the author describes Davy Crockett help you know that it is a tall tale?

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From what point of view is the story told?

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Pgs. 264-267 Drag each detail to the correct point of view.

  • The world was in a heap of trouble.
  • Sally reads the newspaper front to back.
  • She knows about Halley's comet.
  • She had seen the advertisement from the President.
  • Scientists had discovered the biggest, baddest ball of fire and ice and brimstone to ever light up the heavens.
  • If it hit Earth, everyone wuld be blown to smithereens.
  • Sally Sugartree is Smart.
  • Halley's Comet is dangereous and destructive.
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Pgs. 266-267 How does the narrator show Davy's strength and courage?

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Reread page 266. How does the author use exaggeraton in Davy's reaction to the advertisement?

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Pgs. 268-269 What problem is occuring? Why does the president look calm in the pictures despite the problem?

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Pgs.270-275 Drag each detail to the correct point of view.

  • The comet laughs and heads straight toward Davy.
  • He got to marry Sally Sugartree.
  • It licks its chops and heads toward Davy with an open mouth.
  • There was a parade for Davy Crockett.
  • He was elected to Congress.
  • It shoots lightening and thunder from its eyes.
  • The narrator thinks Halley's Comet want to harm Davy.
  • Davy Crockett did a very good job by saving the world.
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Pgs. 272-273 How is Davy able to get hold of the comet?

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Pgs. 274-275 How does Davy save the world?

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Essential Question: Why do we tell the story of Davy Crockett?