Giraffes Can't Dance

At the beginning of the story the author describes Gerald as having ____________.

• a long neck, crooked knees and thin legs.

• a short neck and big legs.

• a long fat neck, crooked knees and thick legs.

• a short neck and thin legs.

Gerald is good at running.

• True

• False

At first, how does Gerald feel about dancing at the Jungle Dance?

• furious

• anxious

• exctied

• entranced

How does Gerald feel when the animals say "Giraffes can't dance, you silly fool! Oh, Gerald, you're so weird"?

• angry

• embarrased

• happy

• confused

What is the problem in this story?

• Gerald doesn't know how to dance.

• Gerald always falls when he runs.

• Gerald doesn't like dancing.

• Gerald wants to win a dancing competition.

Who helps Gerald learn to dance?

• the rhinos

• the lions

• the warthogs

• a cricket

What was the author's purpose for writing this story?

• to persuade you to dance.

• to inform you that Giraffes aren't good at dancing unless they practice.

• to entertain you

• to teach you information about giraffes

Which of the following is a question about this story?

• How did Gerald feel when the other animals laughed at him?

• Gerald is a giraffe?

• The other animals were not nice to Gerald?

• Gerald learned to dance?

Which character traits describe Gerald?

• brave

• envious

• spotted

• long neck

What lesson can we learn from Gerald?

• Listen to your parents.

• Don't tell lies.

• Believe in yourself and never give up.

• Do your homework.