Big Al

Why were the other fish fearful of Big Al?

• He was extremely bossy.

• He was mean to them.

• His skin was ugly and his teeth were sharp.

• He always ate fish if they got too close.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

Big Al tried to camouflage, be silly, and puff himself up. His actions show he ____ _.

• was desperate for friends

• wanted to be left alone

• did not want to play

• was liked by all the fish

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Big Al tried multiple times to make friends. His actions show he was-

• funny

• selfish

• lazy

• persistent

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does Big Al's attempt to camouflage suggest about his character?

• He is shy

• He is adventurous

• He is trying to fit in

• He is aggressive

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

In the story of Big Al, what does his puffing up indicate?

• He is angry

• He is trying to impress

• He is scared

• He is feeling cold

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the main theme of Big Al's story?

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Mystery

• Competition

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which literary device is used when describing Big Al's attempts to make friends?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What lesson can be learned from Big Al's persistence?

• Never give up

• Always follow the rules

• Be cautious

• Stay alone

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Big Al's behavior change throughout the story?

• He becomes more isolated

• He becomes more determined

• He becomes more aggressive

• He becomes more relaxed

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the name 'Big Al' suggest about the character?

• He is small

• He is large

• He is fast

• He is slow

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3