WorksheetsExploring Themes in Akeela and the Bee
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the theme of the story "Akeela and the Bee" based on the challenges Akeela faces?
The importance of friendship
Overcoming obstacles through perseverance
The value of honesty
The joy of winning
In "Akeela and the Bee," how does Akeela respond to the challenge of preparing for the spelling bee?
She gives up easily
She studies hard and seeks help
She ignores the challenge
She relies solely on luck
Compare and contrast Akeela and her coach. How do their interactions influence the story?
They both dislike each other, which creates tension
They have a mentor-student relationship that helps Akeela grow
They are indifferent to each other
They are rivals competing against each other
How does Akeela's relationship with her family differ from her relationship with her friends?
Her family is supportive, while her friends are not
Her friends are supportive, while her family is not
Both her family and friends are supportive in different ways
Neither her family nor her friends support her
What does the word "perseverance" mean as used in the context of Akeela's journey?
Giving up easily
Continuing to try despite difficulties
Avoiding challenges
Winning without effort
Identify the figurative language used in the phrase "Akeela was a shining star in the competition."
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
How do the illustrations in "Akeela and the Bee" contribute to the story's tone?
They make the story feel more serious
They add a sense of humor
They enhance the inspirational tone
They distract from the main story
What role do multimedia elements, such as sound effects, play in the online version of "Akeela and the Bee"?
They make the story confusing
They add excitement and engagement
They are unnecessary and irrelevant
They make the story longer
What is the main challenge Akeela faces in the story?
Making new friends
Competing in a national spelling bee
Moving to a new city
Learning a new language
How does Akeela's character change from the beginning to the end of the story?
She becomes more confident and determined
She becomes more fearful and anxious
She becomes less interested in spelling
She becomes more isolated
What is the meaning of the phrase "against all odds" as it relates to Akeela's journey?
With little difficulty
Despite many challenges
Without any support
With guaranteed success
Identify the simile in the following sentence: "Akeela was as focused as a laser beam during the competition."
Akeela was focused
As focused as a laser beam
During the competition
Akeela was a laser beam
How do the visual elements in the movie adaptation of "Akeela and the Bee" enhance the story?
They make the story more confusing
They provide a deeper understanding of the characters' emotions
They are irrelevant to the story
They make the story less engaging
What impact do the sound effects have on the audience's experience of "Akeela and the Bee"?
They make the story less interesting
They enhance the tension and excitement
They are distracting
They have no impact
What lesson does Akeela learn by the end of the story?
Winning is the only thing that matters
Hard work and determination can lead to success
It's better to avoid challenges
Friends are not important
How does Akeela's interaction with her community influence her journey in the story?
The community discourages her from participating
The community supports and motivates her
The community is indifferent to her efforts
The community competes against her
This image is an example of _______.
Label this basic plot diagram.
Falling action
Climax
Rising action
Introduction
Resolution
To make an inference, the reader must use (a) and (b) to understand what the author does not say in the text.
(a) (b) is (c)
A (a) compares two things using a direct comparison.
The blond girl is (a) but the girl with brown hair is (b) . The baby is (c) of the three.
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
What did Akeelah's friend Georgia want to be when she grew up (at the beginning of the movie).
Teacher
Flight Attendant
hairstylist
Actress
What was Akeelah's first word on the spelling bee at her school?
doubt
grovel
placid
helmet
Which student won first place in the state spelling bee?
Javier
Dylan
Akeelah
Mary
What word did Akeelah have to spell to be co-champion (with Dylan) at the national spelling bee?
synecdoche
prestidigitation
psalmody
pulchritude
Where was the district bee held?
Beverly Hills
Woodland Hills
Forest Hills
Chapel Hill
What was Dr. Larabee's deceased daughter's name?
Samantha
Jane
Lori
Denise
What was Akeelah's big sister's name?
Polly
Kiana
Kelsie
Brianna
What did Akeelah bring to Dylan's hotel room after his dad said he couldn't hang out with out with the other kids?
bag of popcorn
a Kit Kat
Doritos
can of pop
How old is Akeelah in the movie?
9
11
10
12
What school did Akeelah go to?
Kennett Middle School
Crenshaw Middle School
Campbell Middle School
Livingston Middle School
Who coached Akeelah for the spelling be?
Her mom
Mr. Welson
Dr. Welson
Dr. Larabee
Who hugs at the end of the movie?
Javier and his mom
Dylan and his dad
Javier and Akeelah
Akeelah and Dylan
