Exploring Chapter 37 of Fish in a Tree

In this chapter, Mr. Daniels presents a river crossing puzzle involving a chicken, a wolf, and a bag of grain. Students attempt to solve it, with Ali eventually succeeding through perseverance. The chapter highlights themes of resilience and the importance of hard work, as Mr. Daniels encourages students to persist despite challenges.

What items does Mr. Daniels draw on one side of the river?

• A chicken, a fox, and a bag of grain

• A chicken, a wolf, and a bag of rice

• A cow, a wolf, and a bag of grain

• A chicken, a wolf, and a bag of grain

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why can't the wolf be left alone with the chicken?

• The wolf will run away

• The wolf will eat the chicken

• The chicken will run away

• The chicken will eat the wolf

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main challenge in the puzzle Mr. Daniels presents?

• Transporting all items across the river without any being eaten

• Finding a way to build a bridge

• Teaching the wolf to swim

• Finding food for the animals

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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 Ali use to help her solve the puzzle?

• Three pieces of paper

• A calculator

• A drawing on the board

• A computer

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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

How does Ali react to Shay and Jessica's bullying?

• She ignores them and focuses on solving the puzzle

• She tells Mr. Daniels immediately

• She argues with them

• She cries and gives up

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the correct sequence to solve the puzzle?

• Wolf, grain, chicken, wolf, grain, chicken

• Grain, chicken, wolf, chicken, grain, wolf

• Chicken, grain, chicken, wolf, grain, chicken

• Chicken, wolf, grain, chicken, wolf, grain

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Mr. Daniels emphasize as important for success?

• Hard work and perseverance

• Natural intelligence

• Luck and chance

• Having the right tools

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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

How does Ali feel after solving the puzzle?

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Confused and unsure

• Proud and accomplished

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What lesson does Ali learn from her experience?

• Puzzles are not worth the effort

• It's better to give up when things get tough

• Having trouble is not the same as being unable to do something

• Bullying can be ignored

What genre is the book that this chapter is from?

• Fantasy

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Realistic fiction