Rainbow Fish Central Idea

Why was this the most beautiful fish in the ocean?

• He is purple

• He has glitter scales

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

What trait do we see in Rainbow Fish?

• Kind

• Self-centered (talks only about himself)

• Curious

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How might the other fish be feeling about Rainbow Fish right now?

• Hurt by him

• Happy to be around him

• Scared of him

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Why does the little fish call him rude?

• He likes to play and have fun 

• He is mean and does not want to play

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why doesn't anyone want to play with Rainbowfish?

• He was rude and mean

• He is better looking

• He is the only fish in the sea

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Do you think Rainbow Fish will give away his scales?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why does Rainbowfish feel better?

• He looks better now

• He is the biggest fish 

• He learned to share 

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Rainbowfish feel now?

• Sad

• Happy 

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the central idea of the story?

• In life, being kind and sharing with other is the best way to be happy. 

• In life, looking pretty is the most important thing

• In life, being the best is the most important thing. 

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2