From the World According to Humphrey

Who is the narrator of the story and what point of view does this mean it is written in?

• AJ: 1st Person

• Mrs. Brisbane: 1st Person

• Humphrey: 1st Person

• A Narrator: 1st Person

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Why do the Thomases yell?

• They don't hear very well.

• They always have to talk over the TV.

• They stay in different parts of the house.

• They are mad.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What does Humphrey first notice about the Thomases?

• They tell stories.

• They all talk loud.

• They call A.J. Anthony James.

• They watch a lot of TV.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Humphrey's Plan and Big Idea?

• To unplug the television.

• To finish a maze.

• To escape from his cage.

• To watch a wrestling match.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

At first, how does everyone in the Thomas family feel when the television stops working?

• curious

• embarrassed

• relieved

• upset

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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 is the FIRST thing that happens after the television stops working?

• The family plays cards.

• The kids go outside to play.

• Mr. and Mrs. Thomas tell the children stories.

• Garth comes over to help with Humphrey.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How is the Thomas house different from other houses Humphrey has visited?

• It is cleaner.

• It has a big porch.

• There are more children.

• The television is on all of the time.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the theme of the story?

• Hamsters can make good pets.

• Friends can learn to get along.

• No one should watch television while eating.

• Families should spend quality time together.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is a way that Humphrey shows he is happier

when the TV is silent?

• He is able to sleep.

• He uses his potty corner.

• He bites AJ.

• He thinks about Mrs. Brisbane at school.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

One important idea in this selection is--

• families should watch more TV

• students should do their best in school

• friends should work out their differences

• you should learn about your friends' families

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9