The Tiger Rising

Front

What is the main reason Rob and his dad moved?

Back

Rob's mother passed away.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

Her nose was as sharp as a knife.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does it mean to own something?

Back

To have legal possession of something.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the setting of 'The Tiger Rising'?

Back

The story is set in a small town in Florida.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Who is the main character in 'The Tiger Rising'?

Back

Rob Horton.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Front

What does Rob find in the woods?

Back

A tiger in a cage.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What is the significance of the tiger in the story?

Back

The tiger represents Rob's emotions and struggles.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

Front

What does it mean to grieve?

Back

To feel deep sorrow, especially after losing someone.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.6.3