A Froggy Fable

Who is the main character and what is the setting of this fable?

• A caterpillar was the main character and the pond was the setting.

• A frog was the main character and the pond was the setting.

• A boy was the main character and the woods was the setting.

Why do you think the frog was so upset by the otters, blue jays, and pine tree ?

• They were eating his food and taking up his space.

• They were loud and he liked it quiet.

• They caused a change in the pond and he doesn’t like change.

How does the caterpillar feel about change?

• He says he is glad things change and gives examples.

• He does not like change and agreed with the frog.

• He said it really didn’t matter to him.

What does it mean in the story when the author states, “the boy and the frog traveled for a long time?”

• The pair went on a short trip.

• The pair went from one place to another.

• The pair went their separate ways.

Why do you think the frog sat for a long time in the weeds after he fell off of the bike?

• He was waiting until he felt it was safe to leave.

• He was tired and just wanted to rest.

• He was lost and didn’t know where to go.

The author states that the frog encountered many dangers as he traveled home. What effect do you think these experiences might have had on the frog?

• The frog ignored all the dangers and kept hopping.

• The frog was scared and almost gave up.

• The frog stopped every time he got scared and it took him a long time to get back home.

Does the frog change his ideas about change?

• Yes, he could handle anything.

• No, he still wanted things to stay the same.

• Yes However, he only wanted certain things to change.

Who was the first animal the frog saw at the pond?

• A family of blue jays.

• Several caterpillars

• A family of otters.

Where did the frog like to stay for safety?

• He liked to sit on his log.

• He liked to swim in the pond.

• He liked to get in his hole under the rock.

How did the little boy catch the frog.

• He covered him with a jar.

• He caught him with a net.

• He caught him using his hands.