What Does the Text Say?
What is the passage about?
The passage is about a possum who likes to brag about his bushy tail until one day all of his hair is shaved off his tail.
Who is the narrator in this story?
The narrator external. Someone not in the story, but is not in the story.
Does this story have a lesson? If so, What is it?
Student response
Why did the possum play dead?
In paragraph 7, the possum plays dead because he was astonished and embarrassed.
What is the narrator's point of view?
Third-person point of view
This story is a Cherokee legend. How is it similar to other legends you have read?
Student response
What is Possum's condition for attending the dance?
In paragraph 4 Possum says he will not attend unless he can be assured the best seat in the center of the room.
What is the authors purpose in paragraph 1?
The authors purpose in paragraph 1 is to entertain the reader with a trickster tale.
How do you think the author feels about a character who is too proud?
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Why does Possum fall to the floor in paragraph 9?
In paragraph 9 Possum falls to the floor because he is astonished and embarrassed.
How does the author let us know that Rabbit isn't the only animal upset about possum's bragging.
In paragraph 7 the animals clapped and cheered when they seen what Cricket had did to Rabbits tail.
What is the best definition of deference as it is used in paragraph 5?
A defeat
B respect
C apology
D rudeness
Respect