Reading

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TEKS 3.8B Explain the relationship among the major and minor characters.

LO: SWBAT explain the relationship among the
major and minor characters.

DOL: Given a text, SW explain the relationship
among the major and minor characters in at
least 4 out of 5 questions.

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“The Three Brother” Text from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

We will look at examples
from today’s play that
provide a deeper insight
about the characters and
their relationships.

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“The Three Brother” Text from HMH Into Reading! Texas with permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Read scene 2 of the

play, The Three

Brothers.

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What do Hans’ words to Kurt show about their
relationship?

Select TWO correct answers.

A. Hans is protective and caring to his brother.
B. Hans feels responsible for Kurt and that he should

shield him.

C. Hans is dismissive of Kurt’s questions to help him.
D. Hans is jealous of Kurt for completing his work faster

than him.

E. Hans sees Kurt as a burden and doesn’t want his

assistance.

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Which sentence best describes Kurt based on his words
and actions in the play?

A. Kurt often avoided hard work and preferred easier chores

like churning and washing.

B. Kurt is dedicated to proving that he is responsible

and can help

C. Kurt is selfish and wants to get his work done
D. Kurt is uninterested in contributing to the farm and

prefers to spend his time playing.

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A. Hans and Fritz collaborate

to ensure Kurt's success.

B. Hans and Fritz are

uninterested in the contest
outcome.

C. Hans and Fritz prioritize

their individual success over
Kurt's.

D. Hans and Fritz actively

work against Kurt's
chances of winning.

How can Hans and Fritz’s
relationship with Kurt best
be described in scene 2?

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What does this line reveal about Kurt’s personality?

A. Kurt is boastful and seeks attention through verbal

declarations.

B. Kurt is secretive and often hides his true abilities

from his brothers.

C. Kurt is modest and prefers demonstrating his skills

through actions.

D. Kurt is arrogant and believes he is superior to his

brothers in every way.

30 NARRATOR: Kurt didn’t say anything. He simply reached into his pocket,
pulled out a candle, and lit it. Immediately, light filled the barn. Light spilled out
the windows and doors.

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DOL: Given a text, SW
explain the relationship
among the major and
minor characters in at
least 4 out of 5
questions.