What is the main idea of the first chapter of 'The One and Only Ivan'?

• Ivan's daily routine in the mall

• Ivan's escape from the mall

• Ivan's friendship with other animals

• Ivan's painting hobby

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the first 40 pages, Ivan uses figurative language to describe his surroundings. What does Ivan mean when he says he lives in a "human zoo"? (RL & RI)

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Compare Ivan's character with Stella's character in the first 40 pages. How do their attitudes towards captivity differ? (RL)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word 'domain' mean in the context of Ivan describing his enclosure as his 'domain'? (RL & RI)

• A website

• A kingdom or territory

• A type of animal

• A painting technique

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the chapter describing Ivan's painting hobby contribute to the overall theme of self-expression in the first 40 pages? (RL)

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Complete the following quote from the book: "Humans waste words. They toss them like _______." (RL)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Ivan respond to conflict with other animals in his enclosure during the first 40 pages? (RL)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the connotative meaning of the word 'enclosure' as used by Ivan to describe his living space? (RL & RI)

• A welcoming home

• A confining space

• A playground

• A work of art

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Analyze how the introduction of the character Bob, the stray dog, is illustrated in the text. How does his presence impact Ivan's daily routine? (RI)

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Complete the following quote from the book: "I am Ivan. I am a _______. It's not as easy as it looks." (RL)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3