3rd Grade Replacemenent Lesson SVUSD

ELA - The Ballad of Mulan

English Language Arts - The Ballad of Mulan

Learn more about the author Song Nan Zhang.

Watch this video to learn a little about The Great Wall of China.

Check your comprehension of the story with the questions below.

 Question #1

Why is Mulan worried when she sees her father's name on the scrolls? a. because her father is the president b. because her father is going to prison c. because her father has to pay high taxes d. because her father is old and frail

 Question #2

What does Mulan have to do before going off to war? a. ride thousands of miles b. meet with the emperor c. buy a horse, a saddle, and a bridle d. weave a rug

 Question #3

Why does the emperor want to honor Mulan? a. because of her skill, bravery, and leadership b. because she is pretty c. because she has a good family d. because her father was a warrior

 Question #4

What country is Mulan from? a. Japan b. Canada c. China d. Mexico

 Question #5

While she's away, Mulan thinks she hears her mother's voice, and she wants to hear her father's.  What does this show about Mulan? a. She feels tired. b. She feels confused. c. She feels excited. d. She feels homesick.

 Question #6

How does Mulan's family feel about her coming home? a. They feel excited and proud. b. They feel mad and hurt. c. They feel silly and funny. d. They feel scared and angry.

 Question #7

What does Mulan choose to wear when she returns home? a. her armor b. her pajamas c. her favorite dress d. none of the above

 Questions #8-10

Match the items. a b c 1. triumphant     a. suffered a b c 2. endured     b. soldiers a b c 3. troops     c. successful

 

 

 

 

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