Identify Evidence
What did Tiana discover in the forest?
The Talking Trees.
What is the main setting of the story?
The village of Lumina and the surrounding forest.
Who are the two main characters in the story?
Tiana and Eldor.
What does “branches that reached out like welcoming arms” mean?
It suggests the tree was inviting and friendly.
What does “curious” mean in the context of the story?
Eager to learn or know more about something.
Who is Eldor?
Eldor is the oldest of the Talking Trees.
What lesson did Tiana learn from Eldor?
The importance of listening and learning from nature.
How is Tiana's personality different from Squeak?
Tiana is curious and eager to learn, while Squeak is mischievous and playful.
How does “a voice as soft as the rustling leaves” describe Eldor’s voice?
It describes Eldor’s voice as gentle and calming.
What is the meaning of “mischievous” as used to describe Squeak?
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance.
What special power did the Starpetals have?
The Starpetals had the power to heal.
What is the theme of the story?
The interconnectedness of nature and the responsibility that comes with power.
Compare the village of Lumina to the forest.
Lumina is a small village, while the forest is vast and full of secrets.
What effect does the phrase “glimmered like stars fallen from the sky” have?
It emphasizes the beauty and magical quality of the Starpetals.
What does “glimmered” mean in the sentence about the Starpetals?
Shined softly or faintly.
How did Tiana find the hidden grove?
Tiana was guided by Squeak, the squirrel.
How does the story convey the theme of responsibility?
Through Eldor’s advice to Tiana about using the Starpetals wisely.
How do Tiana and Eldor view the forest differently?
Tiana sees it as a place of adventure, while Eldor sees it as a place of wisdom.
What does the phrase “the forest seemed to hum with secrets and stories” imply?
It suggests the forest is full of hidden mysteries and tales.
Clarify the meaning of “interconnectedness” in the theme of the story.
The state of being connected with each other.
What does Eldor mean by “with great power comes great responsibility”?
It means Tiana must use the Starpetals wisely to help those in need.
Summarize the story in one sentence.
Tiana discovers the magical Talking Trees and learns the importance of using nature's gifts responsibly to help others.
Compare Tiana’s first impression of the forest to her understanding at the end.
Initially, Tiana saw the forest as a place of exploration; by the end, she understood it as a source of wisdom and responsibility.
Analyze the phrase “a sound like a gentle breeze” in describing Eldor’s chuckle.
It conveys a sense of calm and tranquility in Eldor’s laughter.
What are “multiple-meaning words” and can you find one in the story? (Homographs)
Words with more than one meaning; “bark” can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.