Making Connections
The Crow & the Pitcher
Author: Aesop
Illustrator: Milo Winter
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he must die of thirst.
Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
In a pinch a good use of our wits may help us out.
Question 1
Which statement BEST describes how the illustration by Milo Winter helps readers better understand the problem in the text written by Aesop?
Responses
A It provides readers with a visual example of how Crow usually drinks water.It provides readers with a visual example of how Crow usually drinks water.
B It helps readers better compare the shapes and sizes of the pitcher and Crow.It helps readers better compare the shapes and sizes of the pitcher and Crow.
C It allows readers to see all the places Crow looked while searching for water.It allows readers to see all the places Crow looked while searching for water.
D It helps readers understand the exact location of where Crow found the pitcher.It helps readers understand the exact location of where Crow found the pitcher.
Question 2
Which sentence from the story best describes the problem discussed in question 1?
Responses
A Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one.Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one.
B With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
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The answer to question 2 is also B: "With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.”
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