4th Grade Inferences and Interpretation, summary and generalization, analysis and

evaluation.

Use this slide show to review for the OCCT

Read these two fables:

"The Bear and The Crow" 

"The Baboon's  Umbrella"

Lobel, Arnold. Fables. New York: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1980.

How do Bear’s feelings change in the story?

A. Happy to Furious

B. Embarrassed to Confident.

C. Confident to Embarrassed.

D. None of the above.

Answer:

C. Confident to Embarrassed.

Why did bear decide to change his clothes?

A. His other suit was too big.

B. His other suit was too small.

C. The Crow convinced him to do it.

D. The crow pecked a hole in his

other suit.

Answer:

C. The crow convinced him to do it.

What does the author suggest to the reader?

A. When the need is strong, there are those who will believe anything.

B. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

C. Love can be its own reward

D. If at first you don’t succeed, try again.

Answer:

A. When the need is strong, there are those who will believe anything.

From paragraph one you can tell:

A. Bear is not impressed with the way he looks.

B. Bear needs a new hat

C. Bear is most impressed with his shoes.

D. Bear has good self esteem.

Answer:

D. Bear has good self esteem.

What can you tell about the way bear was treated in town?

A. Most people didn’t pay attention.

B. The townspeople liked his clothes.

C. The townspeople wanted to dress like him.

D. The townspeople laughed at him.

Answer:

D. The townspeople laughed at him.

What was Bear’s reaction to the townspeople?

A. He was embarrassed.

B. He felt confident.

C. He didn’t care.

D. None of the above.

Answer:

A. He was embarrassed.

The information in paragraph four tells you that:

A. The bear is unsure about changing his clothes.

B. The crow is confident that his advice will win bear many friends.

C. The crow tells bear what people are wearing.

D. The bear hurries home to change his clothes.

Answer:

C. The crow tells bear what people are wearing.

What word best describes how crow felt when the bear was made fun of in town?

A. Sad

B. Furious

C. Indifferent

D. Happy

Answer:

D. Happy

In the last paragraph, Crow tells bear many things except for:

A. How to shine his shoes.

B. The truth.

C. How to dress well.

D. How to properly wear a pan on his head.

Answer:

B. The truth.

What sentence best describes what this story is about?

A. Always believe the opinions of others.

B. Clothes do not make a person; it’s what’s in the heart that counts.

C. Always do your research before considering the advice of others.

D. Always dress for success.

Answer:

C. Always do your research before considering the advice of others.

The main reason the baboon is unhappy is because:

A. The sun is shining.

B. It is raining outside.

C. His umbrella is stuck.

D. He is not able to enjoy the sunshine underneath his umbrella.

Answer:

D. He is not able to enjoy the sunshine underneath his umbrella.

What statement best describes “The Baboon’s Umbrella?”

A. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

B. Advice from friends is like the weather. Some of it is good; some of it is bad.

C. Never trust a stranger

D. Honesty is the best policy.

Answer:

B. Advice from friends is like the weather. Some of it is good; some of it is bad.

Why umbrellas are important:

1. To protect against the sun2. _____________________

Which statement should be added to the outline?

A. As a fashion statement.

B. To protect against the rain.

C. As a means of defense.

Answer:

B. To protect against the rain.

How are the stories “The Bear And The Crow”, and “The Baboon’s Umbrella” alike?

A. Both stories deal with the hazards immediately trusting the advice of others.

B. Both Describe an adventure.

C. Both stories are about two friends.

D. Both tell about the beauty in nature.

Answer:

A. Both stories deal with the hazards immediately trusting the advice of others.

Which statement is an opinion?

A. Umbrellas provide protection from the sun.

B. Umbrellas provide protection from the rain.

C. Umbrellas can be raised and lowered.

D. Black umbrellas are best.

Answer:

D. Black umbrellas are best

What is a fact in the story?

A. The baboon cut holes in his umbrella.

B. Brown baboons are the smartest.

C. All monkeys carry umbrellas

D. Gibbon intentionally lied to Baboon.

Answer:

A. The baboon cut holes in his umbrella

Slide show developed by Michael Stokely, Carnegie Elementary Library Media Specialist, March 2006.