Exploring Chapter 15 of Fish in a Tree

The transcript follows Ally as she navigates a writing assignment given by Mr. Daniel. She struggles with expressing her thoughts on paper and seeks help from her brother, Travis, who is unable to assist. In class, Ally interacts with her peers, including Keisha, who offers her a cupcake. Mr. Daniels later provides feedback on her homework, acknowledging her effort.

What is the main task Mr. Daniels assigns to the students?

• Prepare a presentation on a historical event

• Complete a science experiment

• Solve a set of math problems

• Write a paper describing their thoughts on a short story

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does the protagonist find it difficult to write the paper?

• Their thoughts get lost on the way to their arm

• They don't understand the story

• They don't have enough time

• They are distracted by their friends

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Travis do when he comes home?

• Watches TV

• Helps with the homework

• Takes off his boots and drinks orange juice

• Cooks dinner

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why can't Travis help with the homework?

• He is too busy

• He doesn't understand the assignment

• He is not good at writing

• He is tired from work

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the protagonist worry about regarding Mr. Daniels' reaction to the homework?

• That he will not read it

• That he will be angry

• That he will give a bad grade

• That he will think it was done quickly

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Keisha give to the protagonist in the morning?

• A pencil

• A book

• A cupcake

• A note

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Oliver react to the cupcake?

• He gives it to someone else

• He ignores it

• He throws it away

• He wants to eat it

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Keisha say about the protagonist's actions with the flowers?

• She was impressed

• She was angry

• She was confused

• She was indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Mr. Daniels say about the protagonist's homework?

• It is perfect

• It needs to be redone

• It is poorly written

• It has some good ideas

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the protagonist feel about the effort put into the homework?

• Worried

• Excited

• Confident

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3