Thursday, November 19, 2015

"Oops"

Why do you think that the author chose to title this chapter, "Oops?"

Friday, November 13, 2015

"Respect"

Do you think that the other gorillas will like Ivan? Do you think that they will respect him?  Use textual evidence to explain your answer.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

"Protesters"

What specific event caused the protesters to show up?  Explain why you think this event caused it.

Friday, November 6, 2015

"Angry"

Why is Ivan angry and can this emotion help him in any way?  Explain your answer and use text evidence to support it.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

"Going Nowhere"

What do you think Ivan's plan is?  Use text evidence to support your prediction.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

"A Bad Dream"

Reread pages 164 and 165.  What do you think that Ivan means when he says, "I feel something tighten in my chest, something dark and hot..."?  Use a RAD Response and give evidence from the text to support your answer.

"The Temporary Human"

Do you think that Ivan misses being treated like a human?  Explain why or why not and use specific evidence from the text to support your answer.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

"The Promise"

After what has just happened, do you think that Ivan has changed?  Explain your answer and give specific evidence from the text (icluding page numbers) that supports your answer.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

"Children"

Do you believe that Ivan and Ruby would be better off in a zoo?  Explain why or why not.