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What main reason does Willie May encourage Rob to return to school?
What main reason does Willie May encourage Rob to return to school?
- To prove that he is capable of succeeding without help.
- To enhance his opportunities for a better job in the future. (correct)
- To escape his current environment and find new friends.
- To fulfill his mother's wishes and make her proud.
In what context is the term 'frescoes' used in Chapter 7?
In what context is the term 'frescoes' used in Chapter 7?
- To criticize the quality of school art projects.
- To describe Rob's art skills.
- To refer to the paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. (correct)
- To mention a type of food that Rob enjoys.
Which of the following best describes Rob's character in Chapter 9?
Which of the following best describes Rob's character in Chapter 9?
- He is eager and seeks adventure.
- He is solely focused on his friendships.
- He is indifferent and lacks ambition.
- He is conflicted and struggles with his emotions. (correct)
What is a synonym for 'private' as used in the sentence about Rob's aunt?
What is a synonym for 'private' as used in the sentence about Rob's aunt?
What did Rob's aunt think of her age?
What did Rob's aunt think of her age?
Which word best describes Rob's feelings when the baby went missing in the context of the scenario?
Which word best describes Rob's feelings when the baby went missing in the context of the scenario?
What does the term 'adapt' likely refer to in the sentence about Miss Thompson?
What does the term 'adapt' likely refer to in the sentence about Miss Thompson?
When lengthening the shelf, what does the word 'lengthened' imply?
When lengthening the shelf, what does the word 'lengthened' imply?
What can be inferred about Sistine's attitude towards her current living situation based on her response to Rob’s father?
What can be inferred about Sistine's attitude towards her current living situation based on her response to Rob’s father?
How is Sistine's frustration about using the phone evident in her actions?
How is Sistine's frustration about using the phone evident in her actions?
What does the statement 'He shook his head and scolded himself for opening his suitcase' imply about the character's feelings?
What does the statement 'He shook his head and scolded himself for opening his suitcase' imply about the character's feelings?
What does the text reveal about how Sistine’s parents first met?
What does the text reveal about how Sistine’s parents first met?
What was the main reason for Rob and his father moving from Jacksonville to Lister?
What was the main reason for Rob and his father moving from Jacksonville to Lister?
Which statement best describes the impression of Sistine's mother?
Which statement best describes the impression of Sistine's mother?
Why might there be conflict between Sistine and her mother?
Why might there be conflict between Sistine and her mother?
What is suggested by Sistine's reaction to her environment in Lister?
What is suggested by Sistine's reaction to her environment in Lister?
What was the tiger's initial response when Rob opened the door to its cage?
What was the tiger's initial response when Rob opened the door to its cage?
What action did Rob and Sistine take to encourage the tiger to leave the cage?
What action did Rob and Sistine take to encourage the tiger to leave the cage?
Why might the tiger not have attacked Rob and Sistine when it was let out?
Why might the tiger not have attacked Rob and Sistine when it was let out?
What evidence from Chapter 28 shows Sistine and Rob's doubts about letting the tiger go?
What evidence from Chapter 28 shows Sistine and Rob's doubts about letting the tiger go?
What is the significance of Rob opening the suitcase?
What is the significance of Rob opening the suitcase?
What might be a common interpretation of the perfect ending for the novel?
What might be a common interpretation of the perfect ending for the novel?
In the context of the story, what does the action of concentrating relate to?
In the context of the story, what does the action of concentrating relate to?
What lesson could be drawn from Rob's character development throughout the story?
What lesson could be drawn from Rob's character development throughout the story?
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squint
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constellation
constellation
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evaporate
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Tiger's initial response
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Rob and Sistine's actions
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Tiger's non-attack
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Rob and Sistine's doubts
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Opening the suitcase
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Study Notes
Overall Summary
- The provided text is a set of study notes for a book called "The Tiger Rising" by Kate DiCamillo.
- The notes cover vocabulary, comprehension questions, and activities for students of grades 4-6.
- The notes detail specific instructions and examples to help students understand and analyze the book.
- The overall study guide aims to enhance students' literacy skills through different engagement activities.
Author Information
- Nat Reed, the author of the study guide, has over 30 years of teaching experience.
- Reed currently works as a full-time instructor at Trent University.
Book Details
- Book title: The Tiger Rising
- Author: Kate DiCamillo
- Grade Level: 4-6
- ISBN: 978-1-55495-000-3
- Copyright: 2009
- Publisher: On The Mark Press (USA), S&S Learning Materials (Canada)
Learning Expectations
- The study guide covers different learning expectations for reading, critical thinking and comprehension.
- Students will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication.
- Students will be engaged with the drama of literature through varying types of questions and activities.
- Students will identify and describe story elements such as plot, main ideas, characters and setting.
- Students will acquire and review various reading and reasoning skills.
- Students should be able to organize and classify information to clarify thinking.
- Students will learn about grief, anger and isolation and discuss healthy dynamics of expressing feelings.
- Students will relate events and feelings in the novel to their personal experiences and understand the importance of friendships.
- Students will understand that character growth often results from trials and opportunities.
- Students will learn perseverance when dealing with adversity.
- Students will be able to state their own interpretation of the story.
Vocabulary Development Activities
- Students will learn through different vocabulary activities (identifying synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, compound words, parts of speech, and dictionary/thesaurus skills)
- Students will actively learn to identify and use different literary elements
- Students will use context clues, make inferences and determine literary devices.
List of Skills
- The study notes list different skills like using content clues, locating descriptive phrases, listing synonyms/antonyms/homonyms, identifying syllables, listing compound words, etc needed for understanding the novel.
- There's an emphasis on character activities (understanding character traits, comparing characters, relating personal experiences, and understanding concepts like coping with loss and friendship.
- The study guide mentions creative and critical thinking activities.
- The study guide includes art activities like creating covers, storyboards and posters.
- It emphasizes research skills through Observation Charts, and identifying a range of different literary devices.
Teacher Suggestions
- Provide specific activities, and questions, organized by chapter.
- Encourage students to develop their reading comprehension, reasoning, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
- Engage students in various activities like bulletin board displays, reader's theatre, and research on specific themes.
- The study guide suggests different approaches to learning the novel, including independent reading and fine arts activities.
Synopsis/Author Biography
- The synopsis of the novel summarizes the story of Rob Horton moving with his father to Florida.
- It explains how Rob is dealing with grief and isolation and how he learns to share his feelings with others through friendships.
- The author biography provides information on Kate DiCamillo's background, literary career, and notable works (e.g., "Because of Winn-Dixie").
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