Clearing the Jungle

What is the theme of Clearing the Jungle?

• Animals live in the jungle

• Being organized helps get things accomplished

• You should always bring back your permission slip signed

• You should ask for help when you need it

What is the meaning of slip on page 7?

• to fall down

• slide down a mountain

• a piece of paper

• a piece of fabric

Why is Ethan's room like a jungle?

• Ethan has a jungle theme is his room.

• Ethan had a lot of pets in his room.

• Ethan's room is a mess.

• Ethan has a pet monkey.

What events make Ethan realize that he needs to get better organized?

• Ethan lost his permission slip

• Ethan forgot to tell his mother hello

• Ethan forgot to do his part of the group project

• Ethan was rude to his brother Joe.

How did Joe help Ethan?

• Joe clean his room for Ethan

• Joe made Ethan a To-Do list

• Joe walked out and left him alone

• Joe told their mom that Ethan's room was a jungle

What are some of the things that show how Ethan has changed?

• Ethan ran away

• Ethan found and used his planner.

• Ethan stole the test answers

• Ethan got his permission slip signed and turned it in the next day,

EQ: What motivated Ethan to accomplish his goal?

• Ethan wanted to be a better friend during the next group project.

• Ethan didn't want to be forgetful anymore.

• Ethan wanted to do better in school.

• Ethan's mom forced him to do better.

Using your context clues, what does the word memorized mean on page 5?

• To remember something without reading it.

• To have a tough cell membrane

• To cook rice

• To remember a speech for a presentation

What is one of the steps Ethan does to become more responsible?

• He finishes his science project.

• He helps his mom around the house.

• He cleans and organizes his room.

• He plays outside with his friends.

What is one problem that occurs because Ethan is not organized?

• Ethan finishes his reading project early.

• Ethan lets his friends down by not completing his part of the project.

• Ethan helps his teacher come up with new ideas.

• Ethan goes to his soccer practice after school.