CHARACTER CLUES
Who is the main character in the story The Wish Tree?
Red
What is a wish?
Something you hope for
Bongo is very talkative so he is an extrovert, but Red does not talk much so he is an ___________.
introvert
What do people hang on the tree on the first day of May?
wishes
notes
papers
How did Samar probably feel moving to a new neighborhood?
nervous
scared
worried
What kind of a tree is Red?
Red Oak tree
What does introvert mean?
Someone who likes quiet time or being alone
Name one thing humans and trees both need.
water
air
sunlight
What nickname do people call Red?
Wishtree
Who was unkind to Samar's family?
Stephen
Why is the tree named Red?
Because of the color of the tree/leaves
If someone is optimistic he or she expects _______ things to happen.
good things
Name one way humans and trees are different.
- humans can move
- trees stay rooted
- humans and trees "talk" differently
Who is Red's friend, talks a lot, and can sometimes be funny?
Bongo
Why can moving somewhere new be difficult?
new people
unfamiliar places
hard to make friends
What is Red's other special name?
Wishtree
If someone is pessimistic, he or she expects _____ things to happen.
bad things
Name one way Red and humans are similar.
- both have feelings/thoughts
- both care about others
- both can communicate
Who is more optimistic - Red or Bongo?
Red
What does it mean that Red is optimistic or an introvert and Bongo is pessimistic or an extrovert? Explain one or the other.
Red - expects good things, is quiet, does not talk a lot
Bongo - expects bad things, is talkative
Who is the new girl in the neighborhood?
Samar
If something is ablaze it is on _________.
on fire or glowing brightly
Name one way Red and Samar are alike.
-both feel lonely sometimes
-both want kindness/friendship
-both observe others
Who is more pessimistic - Red or Bongo?
What is one important lesson we have learned in the story so far?
kindness
inclusion
friendship
accepting differences
helping others feel welcome