Book Plot and Setting
Where does the majority of "Fish in a Tree" take place?
At school
What subject does Mr. Daniels teach in the story?
Mr. Daniels teaches sixth-grade English.
What does the shirt Albert wears every day say?
Flint
What specific learning challenge does Ally face?
Ally faces dyslexia
Who are Ally's two best friends in the story?
Keisha and Albert are Ally's two best friends.
What grade is Ally in at the beginning of the book?
Ally is in sixth grade.
How does Mr. Daniels support Ally's learning journey?
Mr. Daniels recognizes Ally's potential, encourages her, and helps her discover her strengths.
Who is the student who is mean to everyone else?
Shay
How does Ally hide her learning difficulties from others?
Ally hides her difficulties by creating distractions, being disruptive, and pretending to be uninterested in learning.
How do Ally's friends support her emotionally throughout the story?
Ally's friends provide emotional support by understanding her struggles, standing by her side, and encouraging her to embrace her strengths.
What motivates Ally to create a distraction on the first day of school?
Ally creates a distraction because she doesn't want to reveal her difficulty with reading.
What nickname does Mr. Daniel's have for his students?
Fantasicos
What does Keisha do that's impressive?
Cupcakes with words inside
How does Ally's attitude toward learning change over the course of the story?
Ally's attitude transforms from frustration and avoidance to pushing herself everyday to read
What is the name of the group formed by Ally and her friends to promote friendship and teamwork?
The group is called the "Top Secret Gang."
What is the name of the school Ally attends?
The school Ally attends is Plankton Middle School.
What class role does Ally win a nomination for?
Class President
Where is Ally's dad?
Serving in the army
What role does art play in Ally's Story
Art becomes a way for Ally to express herself since she cannot read
What did Albert do for Keisha and Ally?
Why is Ally's teacher leaving at the beginning of the novel?
Shes going to have a baby
Who made the famous quote that Mr. Daniels Told to a\Ally
Albert Einstein
What book is special between Ally and her grandpa?
Alice In Wonderlang
What does Ally figure out about her brother Travis?
He's Also Dyslexic
What is the name of the character who first befriends Ally?
Keshia