Exploring The Littles: Chapters 1-4

Who are the main characters introduced in chapters 1-4?

• Protagonist, close friends, significant antagonists or mentors.

• Unrelated historical figures

• Background settings and locations

• Minor characters from later chapters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the setting of the story in the first four chapters?

• The setting includes a small town during the early 20th century.

• A bustling city during the late 19th century.

• An isolated island in the early 18th century.

• A remote village in the 21st century.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

Describe the relationship between the Littles and the humans.

• The Littles have a symbiotic relationship with humans, living secretly in their homes and relying on them for sustenance.

• The Littles and humans are enemies, competing for resources.

• The Littles are hostile towards humans and steal their food.

• The Littles live openly in human society and do not need to hide.

What challenges do the Littles face in their daily lives?

• Learning to fly with makeshift wings

• Finding a place to live in a human house

• The Littles face challenges like finding suitable food, avoiding detection by humans, and navigating a world designed for larger beings.

• Competing in sports against larger beings

How do the Littles communicate with each other?

• The Littles use a complex system of colors to convey messages.

• The Littles only communicate through music.

• The Littles communicate with each other through spoken language, gestures, and written notes.

• The Littles communicate using telepathy.

What is the significance of the house in which the Littles live?

• The house is a historical landmark with no connection to the Littles.

• The house symbolizes the Littles' adaptation to their environment and their family dynamics.

• The house serves as a vacation home for the Littles during the summer.

• The house represents the Littles' wealth and status in society.

Identify a key event that occurs in chapter 2.

• The setting is described in detail.

• A major conflict is introduced.

• The protagonist discovers a hidden message.

• The protagonist meets a new character.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

What themes are introduced in the first four chapters?

• Themes of nature and environment.

• Themes of love and romance.

• Themes of technology and innovation.

• Themes of identity, conflict, and the quest for belonging.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

How does the author use descriptive language to portray the Littles?

• The author focuses on the Littles' emotional struggles rather than their physical traits.

• The author portrays the Littles through vivid imagery and sensory details that emphasize their small size and unique characteristics.

• The author uses complex metaphors to confuse the reader about the Littles.

• The author describes the Littles as large and intimidating figures in the story.

What is a major conflict presented in these chapters?

• A conflict between two supporting characters over a love interest.

• The societal conflict between different social classes.

• The protagonist's internal conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.

• The protagonist's struggle with a rival character.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9