Bush Tapping Packet D1 Irish Folklore Series • Day 1
Meeting Patrick and the Leprechaun
Reading Target: Through the hillside arrival (around page 11)
Name:
Date:
Score: / 4
Directions: Read each question carefully. Fill in the bubble next to the best answer based on what you read in the text.
1 What did Patrick's father tell him about leprechauns?
A They were tiny shoemakers who owned pots of gold.
B They were friendly farmers who lived in the woods.
C They were tiny creatures who helped people find lost animals.
2 Why did Patrick creep toward the bush?
A He thought he heard his father's cows.
B He heard a tapping noise coming from inside.
C He wanted to find a place to hide.
3 Which character trait best describes Patrick when he first meets the leprechaun?
A Curious
B Lazy
C Shy
4 Why did Patrick almost turn around when the leprechaun mentioned his father's cows?
A He was worried that the cows had escaped.
B He wanted to go home for dinner.
C He thought the leprechaun was going to run away.
Folktale Skill: Citing character actions and motivations
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D1 Constructed Response • Day 1
RACE Strategy Writing
Name:
Date:
R
Restate
Turn question to sentence
A
Answer
Answer all parts
C
Cite
Give story evidence
E
Explain
Connect back to answer
Constructed Response Prompt
How does Patrick show that he is clever when he meets the leprechaun? Use one detail from the story to support your answer.
Sentence Starters to Support Your Writing
R/A Patrick shows he is clever because _________________________________.
C In the story, it says _________________________________________________.
E This shows that Patrick is clever because ____________________________.
Your Written Response: Restate • Answer • Cite • Explain
Student Self-Check:
Restated & Answered Story Detail Quoted Explanation Included
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Bush Tapping Key Document Teacher Key Grade 3–4 ELA • Day 1
Bush Tapping Key Document
Meeting Patrick and the Leprechaun (Stopping Point: Hillside arrival, ~p. 11)
Total Points: 8 pts
MC: 4 pts | RACE: 4 pts
Part 1: Multiple Choice Answer Key & Text Rationales
Question 1 Correct: A
Answer: They were tiny shoemakers who owned pots of gold.
Question 2 Correct: B
Answer: He heard a tapping noise coming from inside.
Question 3 Correct: A
Answer: Curious
Question 4 Correct: A
Answer: He was worried that the cows had escaped.
Part 2: Exemplar Student RACE Response (Full 4-Point Model)
Prompt: How does Patrick show that he is clever when he meets the leprechaun? Use one detail from the story to support your answer.
[R/A] Patrick shows that he is clever when he meets the leprechaun because he never takes his eyes off him, even when the leprechaun tries to distract him. [C] In the story, it says that when the leprechaun shouted that his father's cows were loose in the cornfield, Patrick refused to turn around and kept his grip firm. [E] This shows that Patrick is clever because he remembered his father's warning that leprechauns will vanish in a blink if you look away for even a single second.
RACE Scoring Rubric (4 Points Total)
Score: 4 (Exemplary)
Restates question completely; clearly answers prompt; includes accurate cited quote/detail; explains how evidence proves Patrick's cleverness.
Score: 3 (Proficient)
Answers question with story evidence, but restatement or explanation is slightly brief or general. Minor gaps in connection.
Score: 2 (Developing)
Answers prompt partially; provides evidence without explanation, or provides explanation without clear text citation.
Score: 1 (Beginning)
Incomplete answer; lacks textual evidence and explanation; restates prompt without answering.
Teaching Note: Remind students that leprechaun folklore relies on quick wit. Encourage students to underline the cows trick in their text.
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Scarf Trick Packet D2 Irish Folklore Series • Day 2
The Leprechaun's Trick
Reading Target: Finish the story (pages 11–17)
Name:
Date:
Score: / 4
Directions: Read each question carefully. Fill in the bubble next to the best answer based on what you read in the text.
1 Why did Patrick tie his red scarf around the bush?
A He wanted to keep the leprechaun warm.
B He wanted to remember which bush had the gold.
C He wanted to decorate the hillside.
2 What did the leprechaun do while Patrick was away?
A He moved the pot of gold to another hillside.
B He ran away and hid in the woods.
C He tied red scarves around all the bushes.
3 What can the reader infer about the leprechaun based on his actions?
A He is tricky and enjoys fooling Patrick.
B He is afraid of Patrick and wants to help him.
C He is honest and always keeps his promises.
4 How did Patrick feel when he returned to the hillside?
A Excited and proud
B Upset and disappointed
C Calm and relaxed
Folktale Skill: Making inferences & evaluating character trickery
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D2 Constructed Response • Day 2
RACE Strategy Writing
Name:
Date:
R
Restate
Turn question to sentence
A
Answer
Answer all parts
C
Cite
Give story evidence
E
Explain
Connect back to answer
Constructed Response Prompt
What character trait best describes the leprechaun? Explain how his actions at the end of the story support your answer.
Sentence Starters to Support Your Writing
R/A The leprechaun is _____________________________________________________.
C In the story, the leprechaun ____________________________________________.
E This shows that he is ________________________ because _________________.
Your Written Response: Restate • Answer • Cite • Explain
Student Self-Check:
Restated & Trait Named Ending Action Cited Explanation Provided
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Scarf Trick Key Document Teacher Key Grade 3–4 ELA • Day 2
Scarf Trick Key Document
The Leprechaun's Trick (Reading Target: Story Conclusion, pp. 11–17)
Total Points: 8 pts
MC: 4 pts | RACE: 4 pts
Part 1: Multiple Choice Answer Key & Text Rationales
Question 1 Correct: B
Answer: He wanted to remember which bush had the gold.
Question 2 Correct: C
Answer: He tied red scarves around all the bushes.
Question 3 Correct: A
Answer: He is tricky and enjoys fooling Patrick.
Question 4 Correct: B
Answer: Upset and disappointed
Part 2: Exemplar Student RACE Response (Full 4-Point Model)
Prompt: What character trait best describes the leprechaun? Explain how his actions at the end of the story support your answer.
[R/A] The character trait that best describes the leprechaun is tricky and mischievous. [C] In the story, the leprechaun promised he would not take Patrick's scarf off the bush, but while Patrick was getting a shovel, he tied matching red scarves around every single bush on the entire hill. [E] This shows that he is tricky because he technically kept his word about Patrick's scarf, but he cleverly made it impossible for Patrick to tell which bush hid the pot of gold.
RACE Scoring Rubric (4 Points Total)
Score: 4 (Exemplary)
Accurately identifies trait (e.g., tricky, clever, sly); quotes/paraphrases the scarf ending; thoroughly explains how the trick fooled Patrick.
Score: 3 (Proficient)
Identifies a fitting trait and mentions tying scarves on all bushes, but explanation is somewhat brief or repeats the evidence.
Score: 2 (Developing)
Names a trait with vague text reference, or recounts the ending without clearly connecting it back to a character trait.
Score: 1 (Beginning)
Incomplete or inaccurate character trait; missing text evidence from the story's climax/resolution.
Synthesis Discussion: Compare Day 1 vs. Day 2: How did Patrick show cleverness on Day 1, and how did the leprechaun ultimately outwit him on Day 2?
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