Text Interpretation: The Colored Crab

Text interpretation activity, aimed at students in the third year of elementary school, with questions developed on the text “The colorful crab”.

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SCHOOL: DATE:

PROF: CLASS:

NAME:

the colored crab

Talent is always a valuable asset. The crab Tuti says so. He lived among the rocks of the sea, but as it was not a fixed house there, he moved from one side to the other. At low tide, it buried itself in the sand. When the high tide came, it climbed to the highest rocks.
One day, Tuti was surprised by the low tide. Alarmed, he ducked under the first rock he found. Unfortunately, it was occupied by Estela, the starfish who, with a menacing air, said to her:

- Out of here! I arrived first. Besides, why run away? So small, so ugly, I don't think anyone wants to eat it. And, as if that were not enough, it still has this green color...
“If you let me stay, I'll tell you how red I was, before I was the color I am now,” Tuti replied seriously.
The curious Estela gave in to the temptation and prepared to listen.
– One fine day, I was walking, calmly, when a red fish ate me. Little by little, I was getting his color. After some time the fish caught a very strong cold and, during one of its sneezes, expelled me through the mouth - he said.
And how come you don't have that red color you talk so much about anymore? asked Estela suspiciously.
– Well… Because… I was faded – replied the crab, stammering.
– You just told me a huge lie! Do you think I happen to be stupid or what? Come on, get out of here! – ordered the star.
The smiling crab walked away. He had gained precious time because the tide had already risen and he could go back to the rocks.

Questions

1) What is the title of the text?
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2) Where did Tuti live?
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3) One day, Tuti was surprised by the low tide. What did he find?
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4) How does Tuti convince Estela to let him stay on the rock?
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5) Upon realizing that the crab was lying, the star told him to leave. What did he do?
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