Guts by: Raina Telgemeier Discussion questions

Select all the fears Raina Faced

• Fear of illness

• Fear of Failing

• Fear of what others think

• Fear of abandonment (her friends could leave her)

• Stage fright/center of attention

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

what is the THEME of the book?

• BE AFRAID

• It's okay not to be okay

• don't be afraid otherwise something bad will happen

• there was no theme to this book

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CCSS.RL.4.2

what score would you give the book if you had to rate it?

• 1 star

• 2 stars

• 3 stars

• 4 stars

• 5 stars

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CCSS.W.4.1A

what are some of the causes of Rainas problems?

• the smells or tastes of some foods

• the opinions of others

• life experiences

• there were no causes of her problems, she randomly came up with her own problems

• Homework

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What are some foods that Raina liked and WASN'T afraid of?

• Artichokes

• Chips

• Ice cream

• Pizza

• Beans

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

What are some foods that Raina disliked and WAS afraid of?

• Artichokes, Icecream, Salad, Potatoes

• she wasn't afraid of any foods.

• Waldorf salad, Chips, Beans, Artichokes

• Potato Salad, Artichokes, Beans, Waldorf Salad

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

Author's purpose is...

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CCSS.RI.4.8

What was Telgemeier's purpose of writing the book?

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.3

What are some things that helped Raina feel LESS afraid?

• Therapist, drawing, coping strategies

• She didn't feel afraid

• Drawing, homework, therapist

• Teacher, drawing, coping strategies

Select all the problems that Raina faced

• Getting an Illness

• Stage fright

• Being teased

• Hard time coping w/ anixiety

• Her dog

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3