Turtle in Paradise (p.1 -77)

What is the setting (time and place) of the story?

• June 1935, New Jersey and New York

• June 1935, New Jersey and Key West

• June 1935, The Bahamas and Key West

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Where does Turtle go and why?

• Turtle goes to New Jersey to live with aunt Minerva.

• Turtle goes to Key West to live with her aunt since her mom has a new job as a housekeeper.

• Turtle goes to live with Slow Poke on his boat.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which is not a character in the story?

• Pork Chop

• Turtle

• Bean

• Mr. Stimson

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who is Sadiebelle? Who is Archie?

• Sadiebelle and Archie are Turtle's parents.

• Sadiebelle is Turtle's mom and Archie is the person Sadie works for.

• Sadiebelle and Archie are getting married. Sadiebelle is Turtle's mom.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the diaper gang? What are they responsible for?

• The diaper gang is a group of Turtle's cousins. They take care of kids.

• The diaper gang is a group of Turtle's cousins. They take care of pets.

• The diaper gang is a group of Turtle's cousins. They are rumrunners.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Everyone seems to know Turtle and her mom. Why do you think that is?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a Conch and how is it discussed in the story?

• A conch is a sea creature with a shell. People from Key West call themselves Conches.

• A conch is a sea creature with a shell. People from Key West feed them to the turtles.

• A conch is a sea creature with a shell. Key West families use them for jewelry.

What does Turtle realize happens to the real turtles in Key West?

• People ride them.

• People eat them.

• People have them as pets.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why do you think Slow Poke asks about Turtle’s mom?

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Who is “Too Bad” and how do you think he got his name?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3