Problem: Solve the reading comprehension questions based on the poem "Seven Little Mice."
#### Poem Recap:
The poem tells a story about seven little mice and their reactions to finding a great, big bun. Each mouse has a different reaction to the situation, leading to a humorous conclusion.
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Questions and Solutions:
1.
What did the mouse find on Sunday?
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Answer: The mouse found a great, big bun.
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Explanation: The first line of the poem states, "Little Mouse Sunday found a great, big bun." This directly answers the question.
2.
Which mouse sits down to sulk and be upset?
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Answer: Little Mouse Wednesday.
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Explanation: The poem says, "Little Mouse Wednesday sat down to sulk and pout." This indicates that Wednesday is the mouse who feels sad or upset.
3.
What does Little Mouse Saturday do?
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Answer: Little Mouse Saturday begins to beg and squeak.
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Explanation: The poem states, "Little Mouse Saturday began to beg and squeak." This describes Saturday's actions.
4.
How long will the buns last for?
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Answer: The buns will last for a week.
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Explanation: The final line of the poem says, "'Come on!' said all the seven, 'we're enough to last a week!'" This implies that the mice believe the buns will last for a week.
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Final Answers:
1. The mouse found a great, big bun.
2. Little Mouse Wednesday sits down to sulk and be upset.
3. Little Mouse Saturday begins to beg and squeak.
4. The buns will last for a week.
Boxed Final Answer:
1.
The mouse found a great, big bun.
2.
Little Mouse Wednesday.
3.
Little Mouse Saturday begins to beg and squeak.
4.
The buns will last for a week.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fables worksheet for 3rd grade.
