The Giving Tree

Which one of these DID NOT happen?

• The tree grew many apples.

• The tree had large branches for shade.

• The boy carved a heart into the tree.

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What is the central message or main idea of the story?

• Giving to someone you love can make you happy.

• You can make a lot of money selling apples.

• Wood can be used to make boats and houses.

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How does the tree respond each time the boy returns and need something?

• The tree teacher him how to do things he wants to do.

• The tree is happy to see him and finds a way to give him what he needs.

• The tree wants him to climb and play and can't help him with anything else.

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What is repeated each time the tree helps the boy that connects to the story's message?

• "See you later!"

• "And the tree was happy."

• "I will always be here for you!"

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What helps you know the book is fiction?

• The tree lives in the woods.

• The boy loved the tree.

• The book is not about real people or places.

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In what way did the boy love the tree?

• He loved her for her shade.

• He loved making her happy by spending time with her.

• He loved the tree for the things she could give him.

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CCSS.RL.1.1

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What did the illustrations show you about how time passed?

• The pictures show us that the boy grew and became and old man.

• The pictures show one day in the life of the tree.

• The pictures show the boy become a teenager and lose interest in the tree.

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How are the tree and the boy different?

• The tree doesn't get older, but the boy does.

• The tree and the boy both like apples.

• The tree gives everything she has, but the boy only takes.

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The tree was happy when the boy was happy. If the tree were a person, who would it remind you of?

• A stranger

• Family or someone who loves you

• An apple farmer

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