CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: Three Fox Fables
Which fable most clearly shows that Fox is untrustworthy?.
CCSS.RL.3.3
CCSS.W.3.1
Grade 4: Anansi and Turtle
Is Anansi’s clever thinking more helpful or harmful?.
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.W.4.1
Grade 5: The Story of Athena and Arachne
Were Athena's actions driven by jealousy, or was she teaching Arachne a lesson?
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.W.5.1
Grade 6: Priscilla and the Wimps
What is the most likely reason that Priscilla makes the choice to stand up to Monk, and are her actions justified? Give evidence from the story to support your answer.
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1
Grade 7: The Initiation
How do Aubrey’s emotions, as well as the internal and external pressure she feels, affect her decision to lead the Initiation?
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.W.7.1
Grade 8: The Lottery
Why do the villagers choose to participate in the lottery year after year?
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.1
Grade 9: The Most Dangerous Game
Is Rainsford more driven by terror or his own competitive desire to outsmart General Zaroff and win the “game”?
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.W.9-10.1
Grade 10: Hop-Frog
Does the author intend for readers to feel that Hop-Frog’s actions are justified?
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.W.9-10.1
Grade 11: A Slander
Despite his best efforts to discredit it, why do Ahineev’s acquaintances choose to believe the slander about his relationship with the cook?
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.W.11-12.1
Grade 12: Little Miss Sophie
Compare the ways Miss Sophie and Louis Neale respond to hardship.
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.W.11-12.1
