Question Category 1
Where are the small birds sitting at the beginning?
On a wire.
What is the big bird trying to do?
Sit on the wire with them / be near them.
What happens to the small birds when the wire snaps back?
They get flung into the air.
Why do the small birds move away from the big bird at first?
Because they are uncomfortable or think he is different/weird.
Why do the small birds decide to work together?
To try to get the big bird off the wire.
How many small birds are there?
Eight
What happens to the wire when the big bird lands?
It stretches/sags down.
What do the small birds lose after being flung?
Their feathers.
Why are the small birds laughing at the big bird?
Because he looks different or awkward.
What is the problem in the story?
The small birds don’t accept the big bird and try to push him off.
Who arrives after the small birds are already sitting?
A big bird.
What do the small birds try to do to the big bird?
Push him off the wire.
Why is the big bird the only one left with feathers at the end?
Because he didn’t try to hurt anyone.
How does the big bird probably feel when the others laugh?
Sad, confused, or hurt.
What is the consequence of the small birds’ actions?
They get flung off and lose their feathers.
What do the small birds do when the big bird arrives?
They look at him and react/whisper/make fun of him.
What happens right before the small birds fall?
They all pull/peck at him at the same time.
How do the small birds probably feel at the end?
Embarrassed or regretful.
Why does the wire stretch when the big bird lands?
Because he is heavier than the small birds.
What lesson does the story teach?
Don’t be mean/judge others, or your actions can backfire.