assignment_returnWorksheet:
Setting The Scene
Standard(s): RL.3.9
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
Brandon lived with his mother at one end of the forest. His school was at the other end of the forest. Every day he had to go through the forest to get to school and the forest was very scary.
One day he told his mother that he felt very scared to cross that forest. His mother said, “Don’t be scared,” “Your brother lives in the forest.”
“Whenever you get scared, you can always call him.” “He won’t answer you but he will see that no harm comes to you.” Brandon said, “Why did you not tell me about my brother earlier?” “What is his name?” His mother said, “His name is, Courage.” “Whenever you get frightened, call his name, and he will silently follow you to school and see that you come back home safely.”
The next day Brandon was happy to get ready for school. He was not scared as he went through the forest on the way to school. That day while coming home from school, he got scared when he heard the sounds of animals. He then remembered his mother‘s words that his brother would protect him whenever he was frightened.
Brandon called out ‘Courage, Courage’ with full confidence. Suddenly he began to feel better. He began to feel brave. He again called out “Courage, Courage.” He thought that his brother was silently following him, he began to sing softly and then loudly. He realized that he was not frightened after all. He crossed the forest confidently with courage. The only thing we need to have is confidence and courage in ourselves to move ahead.
Which is a likely setting for this story?
a jungle
a zoo
a forest
on an African safari
Standard: RL.3.9
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Description: Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
Read the story and answer the question.
Brandon lived with his mother at one end of the forest. His school was at the other end of the forest. Every day he had to go through the forest to get to school and the forest was very scary.
One day he told his mother that he felt very scared to cross that forest. His mother said, “Don’t be scared,” “Your brother lives in the forest.”
“Whenever you get scared, you can always call him.” “He won’t answer you but he will see that no harm comes to you.” Brandon said, “Why did you not tell me about my brother earlier?” “What is his name?” His mother said, “His name is, Courage.” “Whenever you get frightened, call his name, and he will silently follow you to school and see that you come back home safely.”
The next day Brandon was happy to get ready for school. He was not scared as he went through the forest on the way to school. That day while coming home from school, he got scared when he heard the sounds of animals. He then remembered his mother‘s words that his brother would protect him whenever he was frightened.
Brandon called out ‘Courage, Courage’ with full confidence. Suddenly he began to feel better. He began to feel brave. He again called out, “Courage! Courage!” He thought that his brother was silently following him, he began to sing softly and then loudly. He realized that he was not frightened after all. He crossed the forest confidently with courage. The only thing we need to have is confidence and courage in ourselves to move ahead.
Where did Brandon live?
the palace
the town
the end of the forest
his aunt's house
Standard: RL.3.9
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Description: Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
Read the poem and answer the question.
Camels are bumpy,
Their backs are all lumpy,
Giraffes are long- legged and meek:
Bears are so growly,
Hyenas are howly,
Dolphins are slippery and sleek.
Kangaroos have a pocket,
But no way to lock it,
Their babies can look out and peep,
But monkeys are funny
I wish I had money,
Enough to buy one and keep.
Where does this poem most likely take place?
at an amusement park
at a veterinarian's office
at the zoo
in the forest
Standard: RL.3.9
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Description: Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
Read the story and answer the question.
Brandon lived with his mother at one end of the forest. His school was at the other end of the forest. Every day he had to go through the forest to get to school and the forest was very scary.
One day he told his mother that he felt very scared to cross that forest. His mother said, “Don’t be scared,” “Your brother lives in the forest.”
“Whenever you get scared, you can always call him.” “He won’t answer you but he will see that no harm comes to you.” Brandon said, “Why did you not tell me about my brother earlier?” “What is his name?” His mother said, “His name is, Courage.” “Whenever you get frightened, call his name, and he will silently follow you to school and see that you come back home safely.”
The next day Brandon was happy to get ready for school. He was not scared as he went through the forest on the way to school. That day while coming home from school, he got scared when he heard the sounds of animals. He then remembered his mother‘s words that his brother would protect him whenever he was frightened.
Brandon called out ‘Courage, Courage’ with full confidence. Suddenly he began to feel better. He began to feel brave. He again called out “Courage, Courage.” He thought that his brother was silently following him, he began to sing softly and then loudly. He realized that he was not frightened after all. He crossed the forest confidently with courage. The only thing we need to have is confidence and courage in ourselves to move ahead.
the forest
his house
school
his friend's house
Standard: RL.3.9
Domain: Reading: Literature
Theme: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Description: Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series).
Read the story and answer the question.
Brandon lived with his mother at one end of the forest. His school was at the other end of the forest. Every day he had to go through the forest to get to school and the forest was very scary.
One day he told his mother that he felt very scared to cross that forest. His mother said, “Don’t be scared,” “Your brother lives in the forest.”
“Whenever you get scared, you can always call him.” “He won’t answer you but he will see that no harm comes to you.” Brandon said, “Why did you not tell me about my brother earlier?” “What is his name?” His mother said, “His name is, Courage.” “Whenever you get frightened, call his name, and he will silently follow you to school and see that you come back home safely.”
The next day Brandon was happy to get ready for school. He was not scared as he went through the forest on the way to school. That day while coming home from school, he got scared when he heard the sounds of animals. He then remembered his mother‘s words that his brother would protect him whenever he was frightened.
Brandon called out ‘Courage, Courage’ with full confidence. Suddenly he began to feel better. He began to feel brave. He again called out, “Courage! Courage!” He thought that his brother was silently following him, he began to sing softly and then loudly. He realized that he was not frightened after all. He crossed the forest confidently with courage. The only thing we need to have is confidence and courage in ourselves to move ahead.
What does the setting in a story mean?
the main person in the story
the time and place where the story happens
the message in the story
the end of the story
