Chapter Chat Chapter 22-29

CC17 FISH IN A TREE - Y5/6, W4: Tasks & Questions

W4: Pages 119-159 (Chapter 22-29)

TASKS - Choose from the following...

1. Draw a picture of Ally standing outside a huge glass box and everyone else is inside it. OR draw a fish in a wire cage. OR draw Ally's Mind Movie of a Fish trying to climb a tree.

2. Write a poem about 'Fish in a Tree' to enter in Mr Daniel's poetry competition.

3. Mr Daniels said, "Everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking that it's stupid." Make a poster displaying this quote or make up a quote of your own.

4. Make a colour wheel like Ally did in class.

5. RESEARCH - Ally talks about the Eiffel Tower. Research it and present your findings anyway you want.

6. HANDS-ON - Make a trophy for 'Best answer of the Year'.

7. WRITING - Complete Mr Daniel's assignment and write about your favourite fictional character - a person you consider to be a hero.

8. VOCABULARY - Find the meanings of the following words: Uncouth, medieval, extensive, visionary, scoundrel and consultant.

9. FLIPGRID - What did you think of Ally's answer about the meaning of Lonely and Alone? Why did Mr Daniels like it so much? What do you think it feels like to be lonely? Add your thoughts to this FLIPGRID: https://flipgrid.com/de3f4b40 PASSWORD - ChapterChat

10. MINECRAFT - Make a giant Minecraft trophy for the 'Fantastic Poetry Award'

SLOW CHAT QUESTION (Posted 9am Monday)

* Why do you think Shay acts the way she does? What can you do when someone bullies you?

TWITTER CHAT QUESTIONS

1. Can you please share any tasks that you have completed this week. Try and leave a reply on someone else's creation.

2. Ally explains the difference between alone and lonely. What is the difference? Tell about a time when you were alone or lonely?

3. Mr. Daniels tells Ally that she thinks “out of the box”. What does this mean? Do you know anyone who thinks like this?

4. Ally learns that Shay charges her “friends” for the friendship bracelets she makes. What does this show us about Shay’s character? Would you pay money for one of these bracelets?

5. When Mr. Daniels gives Ally the poetry award she thinks it is a “pity award”. What exactly does Ally mean by that? Why do you think Mr. Daniels gave her the award?

6. Keisha tells Ally: “One thing’s for sure. We’re not gonna fit in, but we’re gonna stand out.” If you’re totally honest, are you more comfortable fitting in or standing out? Why? Do you think that one is better than the other? Why or why not?

7. Mr. Daniels calls Ally brave. How is Ally brave? What other character traits does Ally display?

8. Mr. Daniels tells Ally that everyone is smart in different ways. Do you believe this? Tell us how you are smart?

9. Mr. Daniels inspires Ally with the quote “Everyone is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life thinking it’s stupid.” What does this mean? How does this quote relate to Ally?

10. What do you think is going to happen next in the story?