Characters & Setting
Where does the story take place?
In the city of Aleppo in the country of Syria
What does “rescue” mean?
Rescue means to save someone from danger.
What problem does Alaa see in Aleppo?
There are many cats left without shelter and hungry.
What is one big idea (theme) of the story?
Even one person can make a difference by being kind and helpful to others.
Turn this singular noun into plural: cat → ______
cats
What is the name of the main character?
Alaa
What does “community” mean?
A community is a place where people and animals live.
What does Alaa do to help the cats?
He brings them food and water.
Why is Alaa’s work important?
Alaa's work is important because he helps save people and animals from the dangers of the war.
Find the verb in this sentence: “Alaa feeds the cats.”
A verb is an action word.
Feeds
Who does Alaa help?
Use “shelter” in a sentence.
Alaa gave shelter to the cats, dogs, and other animals.
How does the community join him to help with Alaa's work?
People from around the world donate money.
How does Alaa show kindness?
He shows kindness by helping people and animals in his city of Aleppo be safe.
Choose the correct adjective:
Alaa is (brave / run / quickly).
Alaa is brave.
What country is Aleppo in?
Aleppo is in the country of Syria.
What is a “war zone”?
A place where fighting is happening between groups of people.
What happens at the end of the story?
Alaa is able to build a shelter for animals, he also builds a playground and a well for people to use.
How does this story teach us about community?
The story teaches us that we can help in our community peoples and animals when they need help.
Fix the sentence: “He help cats.”
He helps cats.
Describe Alaa using 2 character traits from the story.
Alaa is brave because he does not flee, and Alaa is also kind because he helps people and animals.
Match the word “kindness” to its correct definition.
Being friendly, helpful, and caring to other people.
Put these events in order (give 3 events out of sequence).
Alaa gets donations to build a shelter for all animals.
Alaa sees many hungry cats on the street.
Alaa does not flee ( run away).
1. Alaa does not flee ( run away).
2.Alaa sees many hungry cats on the street.
3.Alaa gets donations to build a shelter for animals.
How can you make a difference like Alaa?
I can make sure, that we keep our community a safe place for everyone to live in.
Write a complete sentence using the word “help.”
I help many people in my class when they are confused about classwork.