Comprehension 1
What is HOME?
True or False? Ivan is able to paint with mud once again, now that he is in the zoo.
True
True or False? When Mack visits Ivan before he leaves, we know Mack regrets how he treated Ivan.
Possible answer: Ivan keeps trying to get Julia to understand the picture he has drawn.
"Gorillas are as patient as stones." Is this an example of a simile or metaphor?
What is a simile?
Ivan knew that this person needed to see his paintings in order for his plan to work.
Who is Julia?
This is how Ivan got Julia to pay attention to him.
What is he beat his chest and let out a loud scream?
What happens to Bob at the end of this story?
Bob is now George and Julia's Peter.
"It is unacceptable to be cruel to animals" is one possible theme for this book. Give an example from the book to show why this is a good theme.
Possible Answer: Protesters show up at the mall once they realize how the animals are treated.
Other acceptable answers can include descriptions of the unnatural way Ivan was treated as a baby or a description of his domain. Make sure you recognize how the author describes these conditions as unfair and cruel.
"Sometimes they just lean into each other, their trunks twirled like jungle vines." This is an example of a ____.
What is a simile?
Ivan has kept his promise to _______________.
Who is Stella.
Who is the narrator of this story?
Ivan
How is Ruby adjusting to life in the zoo?
Ruby is adjusting very well to the zoo and seems happy.
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"Humans waste words. They toss them like banana peels."This is an example of a ______.
Simile
The name of Ivan's stuffed animal is _________.
What is "Not-Tag."
Why does the zoo want Ivan to watch a TV show of the gorilla family?
The zoo wants Ivan to get used to the gorilla family before he meets them.
The name of the mall where Ivan lives is _________.
"Promises are important to keep, and must be taken seriously when made" is one possible theme for this book.Give an example from the book to show why this is a good theme.
Ivan made a promise to Stella to help Ruby move to a home outside the mall. He didn't know how he would fulfill his promise but he took it seriously and worked to keep his promise.
Another possible example: Ivan was also brave when he went into the box, even though he was scared, because he knew it would help Ruby.
Explain the definitions of a Simile and a Metaphor.
1. Simile - uses "like" or "as" to compare two different things.
2.Metaphor- compares two different things WITHOUT using "like" or "as." Can sometimes use the word "is".
The ________________ is what finally convinced George to help with the billboard.
What is the claw stick?
Describe two ways that Ivan sees Ruby after he moves to the zoo.
1. Ivan climbs a tree and sees Ruby.
2. Ivan sees Ruby on TV.
George is about to start a job at the zoo at the end of this story.
"Stand up for what you think is wrong and be a helpful leader" is one possible theme for this book. Give an example from the book to show why this is a good theme.
Possible Answer: George agreed to put up the billboard to help Ivan and Ruby because he agreed their treatment was wrong.
"Right now, I would give all the yogurt raisins in the world for a heart made of ice." HEART MADE OF ICE is an example of a _____________-.