ZOO for 6th Grade

What point of view is this story told?

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Omniscient

What pronouns are used in this text?

• I, me, my - that is why it is 1ST PERSON POV

• you, your, yourself - that is why it is 2ND PERSON POV

• he, she, they -- that is why it is 3RD PERSON POV

• There are no pronouns in this story since it is told by a narrator.

What characters thoughts do we get from the narrator in this story?

• the humans and the zoo animals - it's 3rd Person Omniscient POV so we get everyone's thoughts!

• the humans only - it's 3rd Person Limited POV so we only get the main character

• the zoo animals only - it's 3rd Person Limited POV so we only get the main character

• the main character only since it is 1st Person POV

The humans describe the "strange creatures" in the zoo as "some wild breed of nightmare--small, horselike animals that moved with quick, jerking motions and constantly chattered in high-pitched tongue." What do these descriptions reveal about how the humans feel about the animals?

• The humans think the zoo animals are funny.

• The humans are frightened, but fascinated.

• The humans think the zoo animals are peaceful.

• The humans are not afraid of the zoo animals.

What is a possible theme/central idea for this story?

• Humans and other life forms can share similar qualities.

• Humans and other species are have no similarities.

• Aliens exist.

• Humans are the best species.

What is a possible theme/central idea for this story?

• Curiosity killed the cat.

• It is normal to be curious - no matter what species you are!

• Creatures that are curious about others should be feared.

• Curiosity

What is a possible theme/central idea for this story?

• Entertainment

• Humans are the only species that like to be entertained.

• Entertainment is valued in many different cultures.

• It is dumb to pay money to be entertained.

What piece of evidence supports this theme: Humans and other life forms can share similar qualities.

• "The little one ran up the wall of the cave."

• "My ship can remain here only six hours!"

• "The children were always good during the month of August."

• “In one house, the she-creature was happy to see the return of her mate and offspring.”

Compare today's zoos with the zoo from the story: Which of the following is a similarity between them?

• Both require you to sign a contract in case you get injured while there.

• Both require paid admission to attend.

• Both cause little kids to cry.

• Both involve creatures from other planets.

Contrast today's zoos with the zoo from the story: Which of the following is a difference between them?

• Our zoos don't have creatures from other planets.

• All our zoos are free.

• Our zoos let you go inside the cages to pet the animals.

• Our zoos don't have any visitors.