Read the following excerpt from "The Tortoise and the Hare":

"The hare was so confident in his speed that he decided to take a nap during the race. Meanwhile, the tortoise kept moving slowly but steadily."

What evidence does the author use to support the idea that the hare was overconfident?

Consider this passage from "The Boy Who Cried Wolf":

"The villagers came running to help the boy, but when they arrived, there was no wolf. The boy laughed at their angry faces."

How does the author show that the boy was being mischievous?

Read these two short excerpts about honesty:

Excerpt 1: "Honesty is always the best policy. When we tell the truth, we build trust with others."

Excerpt 2: "Being honest can sometimes be difficult, but it helps us maintain good relationships."

What common point do both excerpts support about honesty?

Read this passage from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears":

"Goldilocks tried the first bowl of porridge and found it too hot. She tried the second bowl and found it too cold. But the third bowl was just right, and she ate it all up."

What evidence does the author use to show Goldilocks was picky?

Consider these two excerpts about friendship:

Excerpt 1: "True friends stick by you in good times and bad."

Excerpt 2: "Friendship requires effort and understanding from both sides."

What common idea about friendship do both excerpts support?

Read this passage from "The Lion and the Mouse":

"The lion was about to eat the little mouse, but decided to let him go. Later, the mouse saved the lion by gnawing through the hunter's net."

What evidence does the author use to show that kindness can be rewarded?

Consider these two excerpts about perseverance:

Excerpt 1: "No matter how many times you fail, keep trying and you'll eventually succeed."

Excerpt 2: "The road to success is paved with many obstacles, but those who persist will reach their goals."

What common message about perseverance do both excerpts support?

Consider these two excerpts about the importance of teamwork:

Excerpt 1: "When we work together, we can accomplish much more than we can alone."

Excerpt 2: "Teamwork allows us to combine our strengths and overcome our individual weaknesses."

What common benefit of teamwork do both excerpts support?

What is a suffix?

In the word "enjoyment," what is the suffix?

Which word uses the suffix "-ment" correctly?

What does the suffix "-less" usually mean?

 In the word "fearless," what does the suffix change about the meaning?

Which word uses the suffix "-ful" correctly?

What does the suffix "-able" usually mean?

Which word uses the suffix "-able" correctly?