assignment_returnWorksheet:
Setting
Standard(s): RL.5.3
Mike is reading a story about spaceships, satellites, space stations, and invading aliens. There were wars in the sky, and astronauts were trying to save their spaceship. The astronauts won the war against some aliens who wanted to rule Earth.
The setting of this story is __________________.
on Earth
in outer space
in the ocean
none of the above
Standard: RL.5.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Once there was a severe drought. There was little water in Tony’s well, and he didn’t know what would happen to the fruit trees in his garden. Just then, he noticed three men looking intently at his house. He was certain that the three strangers were planning to rob his house. He acted quickly. He shouted out to his son, “My son, due to the drought, money has become scarce. There are many thieves. Let us protect our valuables, and put all of our jewels in a box and throw them into the well. They will be safe there.” He quickly told his son to put some large stones in a box and throw them into the well.
The author uses the phrase "a severe drought" to show that story is set in a time when ___________.
there is too much rain.
there is too much light.
there is not enough light.
there is not enough rain.
Standard: RL.5.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Which sentence describes a story with a setting in the water?
The coolness whipped around him, enveloping him in gentle streams.
The coolness lapped around him, enveloping him in gentle waves.
The coolness swam around him, pushing wind around his face.
The coolness moved around him causing bumps to appear on his arms.
Standard: RL.5.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
In the kitchen,
After the aimless
Chatter of the plates,
The murmur of the stoves,
The chuckles of the water pipes,
And the sharp exchanges
Of the knives, forks and spoons,
Comes the serious quiet
When the sink slowly clears its throat,
And you can hear the occasional rumble
Of the refrigerator’s tummy
As it digests the cold.
What is the setting of this poem?
It is set in a house.
It is set in the stove.
It is set in a restaurant.
It is set in a kitchen.
Standard: RL.5.3
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Key Ideas and Details
Description: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
The Traveler A weary traveler stopped at Sam’s house and asked him for shelter for the night. Sam was a friendly soul. He not only agreed to let the traveler stay for the night, he decided to treat his guest to some curried chicken. So he bought a couple of chickens from the market and gave them to his wife to cook. Then he went off to buy some fruit. Now, Sam’s wife could not resist food. She had a habit of eating as she cooked. So as she cooked the meat, she smelled the rich steam and could not help tasting a piece. It wastender and delicious, and she decided to have another piece. Soon, there was only a tiny bit left. Her little son, Kevin, ran into the kitchen. She gave him that little piece. Kevinfound it so tasty that he begged his mother for more. But there was no more chicken left. The traveler, who had gone to have a wash, returned. The woman heard him coming and had to think of a plan quickly. She began to scold her son loudly: “Your father has taught you a shameful and disgusting habit. Stop it, I tell you!” The traveler was curious. “What habit has his father taught the child?” he asked. “Oh,” said the woman, “Whenever a guest arrives, my husband cuts off their ears and roasts them for my son to eat.” The traveler was shocked. He picked up his shoes and fled. “Why has our guest left in such a hurry?” asked Sam when he came back. “A fine guest indeed!” exclaimed his wife. “He snatched the chickens out of my pot and ran off with them!” “The chickens!” exclaimed Sam. He ran after his guest, shouting. “Let me have one, at least; you may keep the other!” But his guest only ran faster! The main events in this story took place in _____________.
a nearby inn
the market
Sam's house
the farmland
