Ravi
That author described Ravi to have a certain trait that was great most of the time, but sometimes wasn't. What was this trait?
Being small
What part of the story does Ravi appear excited?
When he is playing with his dog.
Why did Ravi feel it was great being The Tiger? Provide one example!
As The Tiger, he could do all of the things Ravi couldn't do such as leaping across the logs/swinging from monkey bars/no one said "no" (fear)
How does the illustrator inform the readers that Ravi is beginning to get angry?
His cheeks are more red
Biscuits
At one point, the author stops calling Ravi by his name and begins to call him The Tiger. What emotion does the tiger symbolize in the story?
Anger
Give an example of a time where you or a teammate transformed into a Tiger.
Answers will vary but the example should demonstrate the student feeling angry.
The back of the book contained a letter from the author to the reader. He provides 4 questions that you should ask yourself whenever you're mad. What were one of those questions?
Acceptable Answers:
- What happened that is making me feel angry? Is it one thing, or a few different things?
- Is there anything I can do about it?
- If not, is there anyone I can talk to?
- Do I need to apologize to anyone I might have lashed out at?
How many siblings (brothers and sisters) does Ravi have?
What word does the author use to describe how Ravi feels when there is no ice cream left?
FURIOUS!
Why does The Tiger feel sad towards the end of the book?
He realizes nobody wants to play with him
How does the illustrator show that Ravi's anger is getting worse throughout the story?
He adds more red "scribbles" and stars around Ravi's head
When his family is racing to the train.
Fear
True of False: When Ravi is sitting on the bench, he remembers the reason he became so mad in the first place.
False: "In fact, he couldn't quite remember what had made him so angry in the first place."
2 PARTER! What did you notice about the background of the illustrations after Ravi takes a deep breath and ROARS? What was the illustrator trying to show you here?
- The illustrator was showing the readers that the anger took control of everything around Ravi
- The illustrator did this to show that all Ravi cared about at this time was himself.How does Ravi change at the end of the story?
He doesn't become a "tiger" when something doesn't go his way, but learns to stick up for himself.
The Tiger's feelings change toward the end of the story. What does his anger turn into?
Sadness
What helps The Tiger feel better at the end?
Apologizing to his family
What color and design is on Biscuits bandana?
Red with white polka dots