The Empty Pot RL.7.1 and 7.2 - Angela Baker | Laabri

Today's Standards:

RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.7.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

Today's Target:

I can use text evidence and inferences to analyze the theme of the text and provide an objective summary.

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Ɛhia

1

Why does Ping believe he has failed the Emperor's test?

He forgets to water his seed.

His seed does not grow into a plant.

The Emperor gives him the wrong seed.

The other children laugh at him.

CCR.R.1

Ɛhia

1

Which sentence from the text best shows that Ping is honest>

Ping carefully waters the seed every day.

Ping worries that he has disappointed his family.

Ping brings an empty pot to the Emperor.

Ping notices that the other children have flowers.

CCR.R.1

Ɛhia

1

What evidence shows that the Emperor planned to test the children?

He gives every child the same seed.

He congratulates the children with plants.

He enjoys looking at flowers.

He wants to choose a new ruler.

CCR.R.1

Ɛhia

1

What is the theme of the story?

Winning is more important than telling the truth.

Hard work always leads to success.

Honesty is more important than success.

Listening to adults solves every problem.

CCR.R.2

Ɛhia

1

Which detail best supports the theme?

Ping waters the seed every day.

Ping feels nervous before the ceremony.

The other children bring beautiful plants.

The Emperor reveals the seeds were cooked.

CCR.R.2

Ɛhia

1

Which summary best describes the story?

Ping brings an empty pot, tells the truth, and is chosen as ruler.

Ping wants to impress the Emperor and grows the biggest plant.

Ping fails to grow a plant and decides not to attend the ceremony.

Ping learns how to garden after making a mistake.

CCR.R.2

Ɛhia

1

How does the Emperor's announcement at the end help develop the theme?

It shows that gardening skills are important.

It proves that honesty was the true test.

It explains why the seeds did not grow.

It rewards the children with the best plants.

CCR.R.2