A Fish In a Tree Final Test

The Ally readers meet at the beginning of the novel is very different from the Ally at the book's conclusion. In what ways is she the same, and in what ways has she changed?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who are Ally's heroes? What have they done or said that stays with her?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Throughout the book, Ally discovers that other students are also struggling. Whom does she encounter that have problems of their own, and how do they deal with their struggles?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

Ally and Keisha become friends after meeting each other, and it's a strong friendship that thrives throughout the novel. Why do they get along so well? What does Ally appreciate in Keisha?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Name an activity or discussion that Mr. Daniels brings to the classroom. What does this tell you about his approach in teaching?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does a "mind movie" relate to some of Ally's talents?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What qualities might Ally's classmates have seen or believed in when they elected her class president?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Ally learn to respond to the constant onslaught of meanness from Shay? What is their relationship like at the end of the book?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do Oliver's reactions to Shay at the beginning of the book and the end of the book differ? What are your thoughts about that difference?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What methods does Mr. Daniels use to help Ally tackle dyslexia?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3