Point of View
The Bad Seed
Giraffes Can't Dance
Dancing in the Wings
The Bad Case of the Stripes
100

This point of view uses " I" and "me"

First Person

100

Why do the other seeds call him bad ?

Because he has bad manners and doesn't follow rules.

100

What is the giraffes name?

Gerald 

100

What is the main characters name?

Sassy

100

What is the main character's name?

Camila

200

This Point of View uses " he" "she" and "they"

Third Person

200

What kind of seed is the main character?

Sunflower Seed

200

What event does Gerald want to join?

The Jungle Dance.

200

Why does Sassy feel different from the other dancers?

She is tall and has big feet.

200

What happens to Camila when she worries too much about what others think?

She gets covered in stripes.

300

I went to the store with my mom.

Which point of view is this ?

First Person

300

What caused him to feel " bad " inside ?

A tough past/ falling on the ground/ being eaten but spit out

300

Why do the other animals laugh at Gerald?

Because they think giraffes can't dance.

300

Who encourages Sassy to keep dancing ?

Her uncle ( and her own determination )

300

Why doesn't Camila want to eat lima beans at first?

Because she's afraid other kids will laugh at her.

400

She was excited to show her new stripes.

Which point of view is this?

Third Person 

400

What changes about the Bad Seed at the end?

He tries to make better choices.

400

Who helps Gerald find his own way to dance?

A cricket 

400

What opportunity does Sassy get at the end of the story?

To dance in a special show in Washington, D.C

400

What finally makes Camila better?

Eating lima beans and being herself.

500

If a story, " He felt nervous, but he didn't show it.She smiled because she knew he was scared," what point of view is it ?

Third Person

500

What lesson does this story teach us? THEME

People can change, and kindness matters

500

What is the main message of the story? THEME

Everyone can do amazing things in their own way.

500

What lesson does Sassy's story teach us ? THEME

Believe in yourself, even if others doubt you.

500

What is the lesson of this story? THEME

Be true to yourself and don't worry about what others think.