The Sign of the Beaver Chapter 1 and 2

What is the point of view of the story?

• The point of view is the main character's favorite color

• The point of view of the story is the perspective from which the events are narrated.

• The point of view is the weather forecast for the day

• The point of view is the author's shoe size

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Identify an example of figurative language used in Chapter 1.

• The metaphor 'The world is a stage'

• The hyperbole 'I've told you a million times'

• The simile 'He ran as fast as a cheetah'

• The personification 'The wind whispered through the trees'

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What event marks the beginning of the rising action in Chapter 2?

• Conflict between two main characters

• Revelation of a secret past

• Introduction of a new character

• Discovery of a hidden clue

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Explain how the plot mountain is developing in Chapter 1.

• There is no plot mountain development in Chapter 1

• Chapter 1 focuses on character development only

• The plot mountain is developing through a series of unrelated events

• The plot mountain in Chapter 1 is developing through character introduction, conflict establishment, and tension building.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Describe the setting in Chapter 2.

• The setting in Chapter 2 is a small village in the mountains during winter.

• The setting in Chapter 2 is a spaceship traveling through the galaxy.

• The setting in Chapter 2 is a deserted island in the tropics.

• The setting in Chapter 2 is a bustling city during summer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the author create suspense in Chapter 1?

• Predictable plot twists

• Introduction of mysterious character, tense situation, and cliffhanger ending

• Slow pacing

• Detailed character descriptions

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the climax of Chapter 2?

• The main character discovering the hidden treasure in the old mansion.

• The main character winning a cooking competition

• The main character finding a lost pet

• The main character getting lost in the forest

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Discuss the use of dialogue in Chapter 1.

• Chapter 1 lacks any meaningful dialogue.

• The dialogue in Chapter 1 is poorly written and confusing.

• Dialogue in Chapter 1 is irrelevant and should be skipped.

• Dialogue in Chapter 1 serves to develop characters and advance the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the protagonist change from the beginning to the end of Chapter 2?

• The protagonist changes from being wealthy to impoverished.

• The protagonist changes from being naive and innocent to mature and experienced.

• The protagonist changes from being a hero to a villain.

• The protagonist changes from being extroverted to introverted.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify a symbol in Chapter 1 and explain its significance.

• Eagle

• Sparrow

• Mockingbird

• Owl

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2