Vocabulary
Inflected Endings
VCCV Syllables
Infer Theme
How Raven Brought Light to the World
100

The children felt very tired after walking up the mountain all day. Which vocabulary word means “very tired”?

weary

100

What is the plural form of chair?

chairs

100

Divide winter into syllables.

win/ter

100

Tina noticed that a new student was sitting alone, so she invited him to play. What is the theme?

Be kind and include others.

100

At the beginning of the story, what important thing was missing from the world?

Light was missing from the world.

200

Before the school trip, we packed our lunches and checked our supplies. What vocabulary word describes these activities?

preparations

200

What is the plural form of dish?

dishes

200

Divide number into syllables.

num/ber

200

Leo practiced riding his bicycle every day. He fell several times, but he continued until he could ride. What is the theme?

Never give up.

200

Why did Raven decide to search for light?

The people could not see, find their homes, work in their gardens, or pick fruit. Raven wanted to help them.

300

Water disappeared from the sink after Mia opened the plug. Which vocabulary word means “to let water flow away”?

drain

300

What is the plural form of fox?

foxes

300

Divide helmet into syllables.

hel/met

300

Amy broke her mother’s cup. She told the truth and apologized, even though she was afraid. What is the theme?

It is important to be honest.

300

What did Raven do after Gray Eagle refused to share the light?

Raven changed himself into a human child and returned to Gray Eagle’s longhouse.

400

The enormous castle had golden doors, beautiful gardens, and sparkling lights. Which vocabulary word best describes the castle?

magnificent

400

What is the plural form of puppy?

puppies

400

Divide magnet into syllables.

mag/net

400

Jack refused to share the art supplies. Soon, nobody wanted to work with him. What is the theme?

to work with him. What is the theme?Sharing helps people work together.

400

Which detail shows that Gray Eagle’s feelings were beginning to change?

He noticed that the stars and moon made the world look beautiful.

500

Marcus sat quietly and worried about his mistake for a long time. Which vocabulary word describes what Marcus did?

brooded

500

What is the plural form of key? Be careful: the word ends with a vowel and y.

keys

500

Divide traffic into syllables.

traf/fic

500

A girl ignored a warning and walked onto a slippery path. She fell and hurt her knee. What is the theme?

Listen to helpful warnings.

500

What is an important theme of the folktale? Give one supporting detail

Important resources should be shared with everyone. Gray Eagle kept all the light locked away, but Raven released it for all people and creatures.