Reading skills
Which one is not the genre of Juanita and the Beanstalk?
a) Fairy tale
b) Myth / Drama
b) Myth / Drama
My favorite place in town is _____.
Why did Juanita take Pepe to the town even though she didn't want to sell it?
She was an obedient girl and wouldn't disobey her mother.
What happens when you eat healthy food?
You get energy.
Who can afford to buy Arachne's cloth?
Only those with great wealth can buy it.
What is the author's purpose of "Here Comes Solar Power"?
to persuade
How often do you go to your favorite place?
Why did Juanita sell Pepe to the old man?
He seemed caring and considerate, and he would be kind to Pepe.
What happens when a fossil fuel is gone?
When a fossil fuel is gone, it is gone forever.
What is the setting in Scene Two?
Mount Olympus. Home of Athena.
What claim does the author make in "Here Comes Solar Power"?
Solar power is a useful energy.
Solar power is a good alternative to fossil fuels.
What do you like to do at your favorite place?
I like to _______ there.
What did Juanita see when she peeked from under the table?
She saw the hen lay a golden egg.
Give 2 reasons why the author believes solar power is a good alternative to fossil fuels.
*Solar power is one source of renewable energy.
*It is not expensive.
*It doesn't produce pollution.
What did Athena do after the messenger told her what Arachne said about her?
She went to find Arachne and wanted to make her apologize.
What is a myth?
A myth is a made-up story that tells how something came to be.
What are your thoughts or feelings about your favorite place?
Answers vary
I like ____ very much!
____ is my favorite place in my town, and I would like to go there more often.
I always have a great time when I visit ____.
What is the theme of the story?
Juanita's bravery and kindness improved her life.
What causes electricity to flow into the buildings?
Why was Athena insulted and upset by Arachne's weaving?
Arachne's cloth was filled with pictures of the gods being unkins.
Why is the story "Athena and Arachne" also a drama?
It is a story performed on a stage. It is divided into 3 scenes and has dialogue.
What is the best thing about your favorite place?
The best thing about my favorite place(this place) is the ______.
How do things end happily for Janita and Mama?
Mama can buy the things they need with the golden eggs. Juanita can trade a golden egg with the old man to get Pepe back.
What is the effect of batteries that charge in the Sun?
People can use solar power even after the Sun goes down.
How did Arachne react to Athena's challenge?