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What were the eggs that Alannah kept in the shoebox?
What were the eggs that Alannah kept in the shoebox?
What type of leaves do silkworms eat?
What type of leaves do silkworms eat?
When did Alannah first notice the silkworms had hatched?
When did Alannah first notice the silkworms had hatched?
How did Alannah describe the silkworms as they grew?
How did Alannah describe the silkworms as they grew?
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What did Alannah do with the leaves once she brought them back?
What did Alannah do with the leaves once she brought them back?
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What shape did the silkworms carve into the leaves as they ate?
What shape did the silkworms carve into the leaves as they ate?
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Who did Alannah plan to show the silkworms to once they hatched?
Who did Alannah plan to show the silkworms to once they hatched?
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Why did Alannah feel excited about the silkworms?
Why did Alannah feel excited about the silkworms?
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Why was Alannah angry at the beginning of the conversation?
Why was Alannah angry at the beginning of the conversation?
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What did Alannah and Larissa go to the backyard to find?
What did Alannah and Larissa go to the backyard to find?
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How did Alannah feel about the changes happening in her life?
How did Alannah feel about the changes happening in her life?
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What activity did Larissa proudly show she could do at dinner?
What activity did Larissa proudly show she could do at dinner?
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What physical transformation do silkworms undergo?
What physical transformation do silkworms undergo?
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How did Alannah's mood change after discussing the silkworms with Larissa?
How did Alannah's mood change after discussing the silkworms with Larissa?
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What did Alannah initially do when Diya tried to explain her situation?
What did Alannah initially do when Diya tried to explain her situation?
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What does the term 'metamorphosis' refer to in the context of silkworms?
What does the term 'metamorphosis' refer to in the context of silkworms?
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What did Alannah write in her apology to Diya?
What did Alannah write in her apology to Diya?
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What did Diya express in her note to Alannah?
What did Diya express in her note to Alannah?
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What activity did Alannah and Diya do when Diya came over?
What activity did Alannah and Diya do when Diya came over?
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How did Diya feel about touching the silkworms?
How did Diya feel about touching the silkworms?
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What did Diya's mother say she would be getting for Christmas?
What did Diya's mother say she would be getting for Christmas?
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What did the girls observe when they cleaned out the silkworm box a couple of weeks later?
What did the girls observe when they cleaned out the silkworm box a couple of weeks later?
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What colors of cocoons did Alannah and Diya compare?
What colors of cocoons did Alannah and Diya compare?
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What did Alannah and Diya do with the silkworms as time passed?
What did Alannah and Diya do with the silkworms as time passed?
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Study Notes
Alannah and Her Silkworms
- Alannah received silkworm eggs from her neighbours, Mr and Mrs Pourhanifi.
- The silkworms hatched and required mulberry leaves for food.
- Alannah collected leaves from the mulberry tree in the backyard.
- The silkworms grew quickly from tiny black squiggles to white caterpillars.
- Alannah was upset when her friend Diya told her she'd be attending a different high school next year.
- Alannah and her sister, Larissa, collected leaves for the silkworms, using a stepladder.
- Alannah learned that the silkworms were undergoing metamorphosis, changing from caterpillars to moths.
- The silkworms spun cocoons, creating a "tiny cocoon universe".
- Alannah and Diya compared the colors of the cocoons, which ranged from pale cream to bright gold.
- Alannah and Diya cleaned the shoebox of old leaves and droppings as the silkworms spun their cocoons.
Alannah and Diya's Friendship
- Alannah was sad when Diya told her she would be attending a different high school.
- Diya and Alannah apologized to each other for their misunderstanding.
- Alannah still wanted to be friends with Diya, even after she went to a different school.
- Both girls were getting phones, which they thought would help them stay in touch.
- Alannah showed Diya the silkworms and shared her experience with them.
- The girls cleaned the silkworm box together, and they watched a silkworm spin its cocoon.
- The story ends with Alannah and Diya cleaning the silkworm box and observing the cocoons.
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Explore the story of Alannah and the silkworms she nurtures. Discover the fascinating metamorphosis process and the bond between Alannah and her friend Diya. From the care of silkworms to the emotional journey of friendship, this quiz covers it all.
