Moral/Lesson
Characters
Setting
Plot
Potpourri
100
What is the lesson/moral in Zathura?
The lesson/moral in this story is to be appreciate your loved ones.
100
What is The Strangers name?
Tricked you! He didn't have a name in the book.
100
What is the setting in Ben's Dream?
The setting in Ben's Dream is at all different landmarks during his dream.
100
What were the ants looking for in the story Two Bad Ants?
The ants were looking for "crystals!" These crystals were sugar.
100
Where does Chris Van Allsburg live?
Chris Van Allsburg currently lives in Beverly, Massachusetts
200
What is the lesson/moral in the story Probuditi? (think of what Calvin learned)
Always treat your family and loved ones with kindness.
200
In the beginning of Zathura, do Walter and Daniel get along? Does this change?
No, they do not get along at the beginning of the story. At the end, they play together.
200
What is the setting in Just A Dream?
The setting was in a dream that revealed the future.
200
What was Ben studying for when he fell asleep in Ben's Dream?
Ben was studying for a Geography test for school.
200
What is the name of the dog found in Chris Van Allsburg's book?
Fritz
300
What is the lesson/moral found in Jumanji? (You CAN NOT write "Read the directions")
Never give up, finish what you start, don't stop just because the task is difficult.
300
In Probuditi, what did Calvin try to do to his sister? Did it work? How do you know?
Calvin tried to hypnotize his little sister. It did not work. At the end of the story, she revealed her memories about the ice cream.
300
What season did The Stranger effect?
Fall, Autumn. The leaves did not change colors until later in the season.
300
In The Wretched Stone, what happened to the crew members when they found the stone?
The crew members began to evolve into monkeys. The monkeys stared at the stone for long periods of time and could no longer speak English.
300
How many books has Chris Van Allsburg written? (Hint: more than 10!)
18 books
400
What is the lesson/Moral in Just A Dream?
Take care of our Earth, recycle, appreciate our world.
400
Name 1 character from Jumanji. Write one character traits about that character.
Peter and Judy. Answers may vary.
400
Pick Zathura or Jumanji. Share two details about the settings.
Answers may vary.
400
Name two landmarks found in Just A Dream.
Answers may vary.
400
What is Mr. Welles' favorite Chris Van Allsburg book?
I'm not sure, let's ask him!
500
Why was it important for Chris Van Allsburg to put lessons/morals in his stories?
To teach his audience a concept or idea.
500
The main character Walter in Just a Dream, fixed his mistakes after he woke up from a dream. What three mistakes did he fix?
He picked up the donut wrapper he had thrown on the ground, he sorted through and recycled his trash, and he planted a tree.
500
What is one similarity and one difference between Ben's Dream and Just a Dream. (Think of our Venn Diagram!)
Answers may vary.
500
In Zathura, Walter was being sucked into a ____________. He became frightened and was going to say ___________________ to his brother, Daniel.
Black hole I love you, I care about you, etc.
500
Name 2 elements of Chris Van Allsburg's style in his writing.
Answers may vary.
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