Understanding 'A Big Guy Took My Ball'

What is a key characteristic of fantasy stories?

• They are always set in the future.

• They focus on historical figures.

• They include talking animals.

• They are based on true events.

What does the word 'guy' refer to?

• A type of animal

• A man or boy

• A superhero

• A type of vehicle

How is a 'hero' defined in the context of the power words?

• A person who is very famous

• A character in a story

• A person who helps others bravely

• Someone who is very strong

What inspired Mo Willems to create characters that a five-year-old can draw?

• A popular cartoon series

• His own childhood drawings

• A famous artist's style

• His favorite animal

Who is Gerald's friend in the 'Elephant and Piggy' series?

• A muskrat

• A squirrel

• Piggy

• A rabbit

What happens when Piggy finds a big ball?

• He breaks it.

• He loses it to a big guy.

• He gives it to Gerald.

• He hides it.

How does Gerald initially plan to help Piggy?

• By finding a new ball

• By confronting the big guy

• By ignoring the problem

• By calling for help

What is the outcome of Gerald's encounter with the big guy?

• He gets a new ball.

• He becomes friends with the big guy.

• He retrieves the ball.

• He runs away.

What new game do the characters decide to play together?

• Soccer

• Tag

• Whale ball

• Basketball

How does Gerald's view of big guys change by the end of the story?

• He believes they are all heroes.

• He thinks they are all mean.

• He realizes they can be friendly.

• He decides to avoid them.