The Honey Jar—Evidence from text Worksheet

Grades

Standards

RL.3.3

RL.3.2

RL.3.1

RL.3.10

RF.3.4

RF.3.4.A

RL.2.2

RL.2.1

RL.2.3

RL.2.10

RF.2.4.A

RF.2.4

Formats

PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE

This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.

About the "The Honey Jar" Worksheet

The Honey Jar is an engaging reading comprehension worksheet designed to enhance students' literary analysis skills. This interactive and printable worksheet features a charming story about George the raccoon and Sunny the bear, centering on themes of honesty and friendship. The narrative provides a relatable context for young readers to explore concepts of moral decision-making and the rewards of integrity.

This interactive and printable worksheet includes a variety of question types that challenge students to delve deeper into the text. Questions range from identifying the story's setting and understanding contextual meanings to analyzing character traits and discerning the central message. By working through these questions, students practice critical reading skills, learn to make inferences, and develop their ability to support their answers with evidence from the text. The worksheet's structure encourages students to engage with the story on multiple levels, fostering a comprehensive understanding of narrative elements and themes.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

How to identify and describe the setting of a story
Techniques for interpreting phrases in context
Skills for determining the central message or moral of a story
Methods for analyzing character traits and motivations
Strategies for supporting answers with textual evidence

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Identify and describe the setting of the story accurately
Interpret the meaning of phrases like "a knowing smile" using context clues
Determine and explain the central message of the story using textual evidence
Analyze character traits and motivations based on their actions and dialogue

Psychomotor

Improve handwriting skills by writing detailed answers to open-ended questions
Enhance reading fluency through engagement with a narrative text

Affective

Develop an appreciation for moral values such as honesty and kindness
Foster empathy by understanding characters' emotions and motivations

Interpersonal/Social

Discuss personal experiences related to making ethical decisions
Share interpretations of the story's message and character actions with peers

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.2.4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF.2.4.a

Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

RF.3.4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF.3.4.a

Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

RL.2.1

Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

RL.2.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

RL.2.2

Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

RL.2.3

Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

RL.3.1

Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

RL.3.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

RL.3.2

Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

RL.3.3

Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.