Escaping the Giant Wave

What is the MAIN problem Kyle and BeeBee face in the story?

• finding their way back to Fischer Beach
• finding a way to stay safe from the water
• finding food to eat after the all-clear signal
• finding out what happened to Norm and Josie

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TEKS.ELA.4.8A

TEKS.ELA.5.8A

TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

Why does the author compare small stones that hit the tree to hailstones?

• to exaggereate the size of the stones
• to describe the cold feel of the stones
• to give stones human characteristics
• to show how fast and hard the stones fell

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TEKS.ELA.2.8B

TEKS.ELA.2.8C

TEKS.ELA.LG.2F

TEKS.ELA.OI.4G

TEKS.ELA.RI.4E

Why does the author tell the story from Kyle's point of view?

• to show that he is more responsible than BeeBee
• to help the reader understand what he is thinking
• to explain how he knows which direction to travel
• to show the reader why he takes care of Pansy

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TEKS.ELA.5.10

TEKS.ELA.6.9A

TEKS.ELA.6.9B

TEKS.ELA.7.9A

TEKS.ELA.7.9B

What characteristic of realistic fiction can be foundin "Escaping the Giant Wave"?

• animals that act like people
• an actual time and place in the past
• a problem people could face in today's world
• opinions and personal judgments based on facts

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TEKS.ELA.6.8A

TEKS.ELA.7.8A

TEKS.MATH.8.8A

How does Pansy help BeeBee and Kyle?

• She shows them the way to safety
• She leads them back to her owners
• She finds ham sandwhiches and milk
• She barks when another wave is coming

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TEKS.ELA.4.6B

TEKS.ELA.5.6B

TEKS.ELA.7.5B

TEKS.ELA.8.5B

TEKS.MATH.6.5B

When Kyle takes the rest of the bread with them on the return to the beach it shows that he is

• cautious
• loyal
• patient
• selfish

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TEKS.ELA.3.8B

TEKS.ELA.4.9C

TEKS.ELA.5.9C

TEKS.ELA.7.7B

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

Why does Kyle stand up to Daren?

• He wants Daren to fear him.
• He is no longer afraid of Daren.
• He thinks Daren has become weak.
• He knows people are watching Daren.

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TEKS.ELA.4.8B

TEKS.ELA.6.7D

TEKS.ELA.6.8C

TEKS.ELA.7.8C

TEKS.ELA.LG.2G

Which sentence BEST states a main theme found in "Escaping the Giant Wave"?

• Difficult situations can help a person be courageous.
• An enemy can turn out to be a trusted friend.
• Follow your heart instead of your head.
• Animals make the best companions.

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TEKS.ELA.4.8A

TEKS.ELA.5.8A

TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

HAND-OUT QUESTIONS 9-12
Which of the following describes Pauline at the beginning of the story?

• She is lazy and wants to do the easiest volunteer work possible.
• She is motivated and wants to do the best job she can.
• She is a hard worker and can't wait to teacher her buddy how to read.
• She is in a hurry and cannot wait to finish her volunteer work.

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TEKS.ELA.4.8B

TEKS.ELA.6.7D

TEKS.ELA.6.8C

TEKS.ELA.7.8C

TEKS.ELA.LG.2G

How does Pauline feel at the end of the story?

• She is sorry that she did not pick up litter at the park.
• She is disappointed that Ryan is still embarrassed.
• She is pleased that she was able to help Ryan.
• She is happy that she no longer has to volunteer.

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TEKS.ELA.3.8B

TEKS.ELA.4.8B

TEKS.ELA.6.7D

TEKS.ELA.6.8C

TEKS.ELA.7.8C