Summer Learning Assessment: Lessons 1-2

Monkey King: A Tale from the PhilippinesOnce long ago, a small dragonfly took her rest on a tree branch in the jungle. The sun was high overhead and the air hung like wet cloth. Dragonfly did not know that the tree was filled with monkeys, cranky from the heat. Before she could close her eyes, a monkey jumped down to her branch. He shouted, “Why are you here, wretched creature? Monkey King has decreed that this is our tree alone!”What are some characteristics of a traditional tale that you find in the first paragraph of“Monkey King: A Tale from the Philippines”? Going for GoldDarian played on a basketball team with his best friend Martin. They practiced everyday so that their team would make it to finals. The winning team would take home the championship trophy, which was a gleaming gold-colored basketball. Darian thought about that trophy night and day. His team simply had to win it. He planned to do everything in his power to make it happen.Based on the first paragraph of “Going for Gold,” is the story realistic fiction or fantasy?Explain your answer. What problem is presented at the beginning of “Going for Gold”? Windmill WarningWindmills stand at attention across the plains. Now waving their arms ahead of the coming storm’s rains.Give one example of rhyme and one example of personification in “Windmill Warning.”