Fish in a Tree Chapters 46-51

Front

What are mind movies in 'Fish in a Tree'?

Back

Mind movies are imaginative visualizations that Ally creates in her mind, representing her thoughts and feelings. They won't go into her sketchbook of impossible things because they will actually happen.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What common trait did the famous people shown by Mr. Daniels share?

Back

They all were dyslexic.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does grit mean according to chapter 48?

Back

Grit means being willing to fail but try again, pushing through and sticking with something even if it's hard.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What did Ally ask Mr. Daniels to do for her brother?

Back

Ally asked Mr. Daniels to help teach Travis to read.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What did Ally's note to Mrs. Silvers say in chapter 51?

Back

The note said that Ally has earned student of the month.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is dyslexia?

Back

Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

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CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

Why is it important for Ally to help her brother?

Back

Ally wants to support her brother Travis in overcoming his challenges with reading, showing her care and understanding of his struggles.

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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 does it mean to be held back in school?

Back

Being held back means that a student is not promoted to the next grade level due to not meeting academic requirements.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of earning 'Student of the Month'?

Back

Earning 'Student of the Month' is a recognition of a student's hard work, achievements, and positive behavior in school.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

How can grit help someone succeed?

Back

Grit helps someone succeed by encouraging persistence and resilience in the face of challenges, allowing them to keep trying despite difficulties.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3