Alannah and Her Silkworms
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Alannah and Her Silkworms

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What were the eggs that Alannah kept in the shoebox?

  • Silkworm eggs (correct)
  • Fish eggs
  • Chicken eggs
  • Butterfly eggs

    • What type of leaves do silkworms eat?

  • Oak leaves
  • Pine needles
  • Mulberry leaves (correct)
  • Maple leaves

    • When did Alannah first notice the silkworms had hatched?

  • On Monday morning
  • On Sunday morning (correct)
  • On Friday evening
  • On Saturday morning

    • How did Alannah describe the silkworms as they grew?

    <p>Like marshmallows stuck together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alannah do with the leaves once she brought them back?

    <p>Placed them near the silkworms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape did the silkworms carve into the leaves as they ate?

    <p>The letter C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Alannah plan to show the silkworms to once they hatched?

    <p>Her friend Diya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Alannah feel excited about the silkworms?

    <p>She found them fascinating and wanted to share with Diya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Alannah angry at the beginning of the conversation?

    <p>Diya was changing schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alannah and Larissa go to the backyard to find?

    <p>Leaves for the silkworms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alannah feel about the changes happening in her life?

    <p>Nervous and afraid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did Larissa proudly show she could do at dinner?

    <p>Spell the word 'metamorphosis'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical transformation do silkworms undergo?

    <p>They spin cocoons and turn into moths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Alannah's mood change after discussing the silkworms with Larissa?

    <p>She felt a sense of relief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alannah initially do when Diya tried to explain her situation?

    <p>She ignored her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'metamorphosis' refer to in the context of silkworms?

    <p>The change into moths after spinning cocoons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alannah write in her apology to Diya?

    <p>She expressed understanding of how hard it would be to leave her best friend.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Diya express in her note to Alannah?

    <p>She was sad they wouldn't be at the same high school next year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity did Alannah and Diya do when Diya came over?

    <p>They looked at silkworms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Diya feel about touching the silkworms?

    <p>She thought they were really soft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Diya's mother say she would be getting for Christmas?

    <p>A phone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the girls observe when they cleaned out the silkworm box a couple of weeks later?

    <p>A silkworm was weaving a cocoon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What colors of cocoons did Alannah and Diya compare?

    <p>Pale cream, light yellow, and bright gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alannah and Diya do with the silkworms as time passed?

    <p>They watched them grow and spin cocoons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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