Porpoises In Peril
What is the main conflict in the story?
The porpoises are going extinct because the water is contaminated.
What is the main problem in the story?
First Woman has to write the laws in the sky but Coyote destroys it.
What is the main problem in the story?
The villagers don't have salt for their food and wounds.
What is the main conflict in the story?
Greg wants to sell things at school, but he is not allowed; and Greg and Maura cannot get along.
Name all the 4th grade teachers.
Ms. Hargro, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Simone
Who is the bad guy in the story?
Drake Darkly
Who is the "villain" in the story?
Coyote
How did we describe the giant in the story?
Kind, gentle, and helpful
What is Greg's life ambition?
What time is lunch?
11:15am - 11:50am
Where does the story take place?
Taiwan
When does the story take place?
In the past (a long time ago), before everyone knew the laws.
What genre is the story?
Legend
What is Mr. Z's phobia?
Blood (Hemophobia)
What is the name of our school?
Gene Ward Elementary School
Name all of the members of the Science Squad.
Jada, Reggie, Kate, and Cam
Name all the characters in the story.
First Woman, First Man, and Coyote
Where does the story take place?
Philippines
Name all the major characters in the story.
Greg, Maura, Mr. Z, Mrs. Davenport
(Greg's parents, Ted, etc...)
How many students are there in the class (in general)?
18 students
How does the story end?
Kate swims into the underwater mine and gets evidence that shows Drake Darkly was the bad guy.
Impatient and foolish
Remember the giant's biggest mistake during the bridge event... What is the theme of the story?
Learn from your mistakes.
What is the theme of the story?
Greed (Don't be greedy.)
Friendship (Money isn't everything.)
Ambition (Go after your dreams.)
What was the first non-fiction story we read in this class?
Fragile Frogs