5.3.R.3.e
Description:
Students will describe and find textual evidence of key literary elements:
theme
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
3C
Exemplars
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
Description:
Analyzing Cause and Effect
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-24
HiE-24
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1707 words
Author: Anonymous
Synopsis: In this classic Norse myth, the gods need someone to build a strong stone fortress. Out of nowhere, a very strong stranger says he'll do the job. Sounds good -- right?
Excerpt:
"I ask but a small price," the stranger replied. "I ask you to give me Freia for my wife, and those two sparkling jewels, the Sun and Moon."
At this demand the gods looked grave. Freia was their dearest treasure. She was the most beloved maid, the light and life of heaven. If she should leave their beautiful city, joy would go with her. And the Sun and Moon were the light and life of the men who lived in the world below.
At this demand the gods looked grave. Freia was their dearest treasure. She was the most beloved maid, the light and life of heaven. If she should leave their beautiful city, joy would go with her. And the Sun and Moon were the light and life of the men who lived in the world below.
Question:
Why were the gods doubtful about agreeing to the stranger's price to build the fortress?
- They were afraid they might lose Freia, the Sun, and the Moon.
- They were afraid that they would have no money left after they paid the stranger.
- They thought the stranger might know other people who could help him build.
- They thought the fortress, even though it was going to be huge, should not cost that much.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Write a new, different ending for a selection that changes the lesson (or theme) of the selection.
Evaluator
Organization:
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