Main Character
What did RJ think about the cake his little sister baked?
Acceptable answers:
- He thought it was nasty
- He said it was burned to a crisp
- He thought it tasted like charcoal pie
What are the two types of bubbles that are described in the story?
Bonus (50 pts): Which bubble should be put through a social filter?
- Thinking bubble
- Talking bubble
Bonus answer: You're thinking bubble
RJ was with his mom when he made comment to a lady about...
A. Her smell
B. Her hair
C. A comment the lady made to him
D. Her shoes
A. Her smell
RJ made a rude comment to his friends mom. What was the name of that friend?
Sam
This bird in the safari squawks and can mimic sounds. What is it?
A parrot
What animal did RJ compare a family member to in the beginning of the story?
Bonus (25 pts): Who was the family member?
Bonus BONUS (75 pts): What was the specific name of this animal?
A dog
Bonus answer: His grandma
Bonus BONUS: A dalmatian
In the beginning of the story, what was one important thing that RJ was missing?
Hint: It starts with a "S"
A social filter
How many times did RJ get in trouble in the beginning of the story for being rude?
Bonus (150 pts)
Describe ALL of the situations that happened.
4
Bonus answers:
-RJ compared his grandma to a dalmatian
- RJ called a lady at a grocery store stinky
- RJ made a rude comment to his friends mom
-RJ made a rude comment about the cake his sister baked
What was the reason RJ gave for why he said rude things?
Acceptable answers:
- He was telling the truth
- He was giving feedback
I carry my house, but I’m not a snail. My back is a shield, and I swing my tail.
A tortoise
When did RJ begin choosing his words wisely when sharing his opinions with others?
After he had a serious conversation with his parents.
Which one of the steps in the "Choosing Appropriate Words" list has RJ been following throughout the entire story?
Step 4: If you realize you have offended someone, apologize immediately
What is step 3 of the "Analyzing Social Situations" list?
Think about appropriate behaviors you have learned in the past.
Fill in the blank
"When words form inside your head, they form inside your_____________. When words come out of your mouth, they come from your ____________."
- Thinking bubble
- Talking bubble
This animal is slow and usually hangs upside down—but it doesn’t live in Africa! What is it called?
A sloth
RJ's teacher heard him speaking to Norma and she really liked his choice of words during their conversation. What did she give him as a reward?
Hint: It has something to do with his assignments
A Free Assignment Pass
What is the second step that should be followed when choosing appropriate words to describe how you feel?
Think about what you want to say and choose your words wisely.
Which step(s) of the "Analyzing Social Situations" list did RJ begin following AFTER he had a conversation with his parents?
ALL of them
What was the phrase that RJ was asked to write on the board after he made a rude comment to his friend's mom in class?
Bonus (50 pts): Who asked him to write this phrase?
"I will not be rude to others"
Bonus answer: His teacher
This big cat hunts mostly at night and uses its sharp night vision to find prey. What is it called?
A leopard
Blanche was given a big responsibility at the END of the story. How did RJ react to finding that out?
Bonus (150 pts): How did his reaction change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?
Instead of saying exactly what was on his mind, he gave Blanche a compliment and offered to help her.
Bonus Answer: In the beginning of the story, he made a rude comment once he found out Blanche baked a cake AND he made he cry. At the end, he chose filter his words, be kind and offer to help her.
Where does you social filter belong?
Bonus (250 pts): What example did we discuss in class that describe what a social bubble does?
In between your social bubble and your thinking bubble.
Acceptable social answers:
A social filters acts like a real filter that removes dirt or impurities and helps makes something clean!
Why is it important to use a social filter in social situations?
Acceptable answers up to teachers discretion.
Name two examples of figurative language mentioned in book.
Bonus (100 pts):
Name of the type of figurative language that accurately describes the example.
Acceptable answers:
-When RJ said his grandma's skin looked like a dalmatian
* Metaphor
- When RJ said his dad had a talk with him for 47 years
*Hyperbole
- When RJ said he had to write a phrase on the board a gazillion times
*Hyperbole
This underground tunnel system is home to meerkats. What is it called?
A burrow