Elmer

What is special about Elmer the elephant?

• He has big ears

• He is very tall

• He is patchwork-colored

• He has a long trunk

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why does Elmer decide to leave the herd?

• He wants to find a new home

• He feels different from the other elephants

• He is looking for food

• He wants to go on an adventure

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does Elmer do to try and fit in with the other elephants?

• He paints himself gray

• He hides in the bushes

• He covers himself with mud

• He puts on a disguise

What happens when it starts to rain?

• The elephants run away

• Elmer's color washes away

• Elmer finds shelter

• Elmer plays in the rain

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the other elephants react when they see Elmer's colors again?

• They laugh at him

• They are angry

• They ignore him

• They celebrate and laugh

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What does Elmer realize about being different?

• It is a bad thing

• It is something to hide

• It makes him special

• It makes him lonely

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What do the elephants do once a year in honor of Elmer?

• They all paint themselves in bright colors

• They have a big party

• They all wear costumes

• They take a nap together

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

What is the main idea of the story Elmer?

• The importance of teamwork

• Being different is okay and makes your special

• Elephants hanging out

• Colors

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is Elmer's attitude throughout the book?

• Shy and quiet

• Happy and playful

• Sad and lonely

• Angry and upset

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

What is the setting of Elmer?

• at a Zoo

• in the jungle

• at school

• in the big city

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3