The Terrible Things

Front

What are the characteristics of the terrible things in the story?

Back

The terrible things are characterized as haunting, mysterious monsters that take animals without explanation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Where does the story take place?

Back

The setting of the story is The Forest.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What lesson do the rabbits learn by the end of the story?

Back

The rabbits learn that the animals should have united to stop the terrible things.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Front

What is the main conflict presented in the story?

Back

The main conflict is that the terrible things are threatening the animals, and no one is standing up against them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Who are the primary characters in the story?

Back

The primary characters are the forest animals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What theme does the story convey about unity among animals?

Back

The story conveys the theme that unity is essential for overcoming challenges and threats.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How do the animals react to the terrible things initially?

Back

Initially, the animals are fearful and do not take action against the terrible things.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What role does fear play in the story?

Back

Fear prevents the animals from uniting and confronting the terrible things.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What could the animals have done differently to prevent the terrible things from taking their friends?

Back

The animals could have worked together to confront the terrible things instead of acting individually.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does the term 'terrible things' symbolize in the story?

Back

The 'terrible things' symbolize fear and the unknown threats that can disrupt harmony.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2