Song for a Whale

What is the main theme of 'Song for a Whale'?

• Communication and connection

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

• Mystery and suspense

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Who is the protagonist in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Iris

• Blue 55

• Wendell

• Grandma

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

What is Iris's unique talent in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Playing the piano

• Fixing radios

• Painting

• Dancing

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Which animal is central to the story in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Dolphin

• Shark

• Whale

• Seal

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What is the significance of the whale's song in the story?

• It is a call for help

• It is a mating call

• It is a unique frequency

• It is a warning signal

How does Iris communicate with her grandmother in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Sign language

• Writing notes

• Through a translator

• Lip reading

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What challenge does Iris face in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Learning a new language

• Being the only deaf student in her school

• Moving to a new city

• Making new friends

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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 motivates Iris to help the whale in 'Song for a Whale'?

• Her love for animals

• Her connection to the whale's loneliness

• Her desire for adventure

• Her grandmother's encouragement

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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 genre does 'Song for a Whale' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

• Contemporary fiction

What does Iris's relationship with her grandmother symbolize in the story?

• Generational conflict

• Cultural differences

• Unconditional love and understanding

• Family traditions

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9