Red Level Literary Texts Questions

Who, what, where, when, why, how ________? Show me in the text
where you got your answer.
Now you ask me a question. (2.RL.1)
Retell a fable or folktale; be sure to include the title, main character,
problem and solution, and message or moral. (2.RL.2)
What challenge or major event did the main character face? How did
he/she respond to this challenge?
How did he/she grow or change in response to the challenge?
(2.RL.3)
How does the rhythm add to meaning of the poem, song, or story?
Why do think the author chose ______ word instead of ______
(synonym)? How does this word add meaning to the
story/poem/song? (2.RL.4)
Describe the beginning of the story and how it adds to the set up of
the action or problem of the story.
Describe the ending and how it concludes the action or resolves the
problem. (2.RL.5)
Can you explain the difference in ______ characters point of view
and what is actually happening? (2.RL.6)
What does this illustration teach you about ________ (character,
setting, or plot)? (2.RL.7)

 With two versions of the same story from different cultures: How
are they the same? How are they different? (2.RL.9)