Sneeches

What is the theme of Sneeches?

• Inequality, rejection, and the benefits of discrimination
• Unity, diversity, and the importance of exclusion
• Fairness, tolerance, and the advantages of bias
• Equality, acceptance, and the dangers of discrimination

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the climax of Sneeches?

• During the Sneetches' beach party
• When the Sneetches realize they are all the same underneath
• When Sylvester McMonkey McBean arrives with his Star-On and Star-Off machines.
• When the Sneetches first meet Sylvester McMonkey McBean

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why were the Sneeches not friends with the Star-Belly Sneeches?

• The Sneeches had a language barrier
• The Sneeches were from different planets
• Discrimination and division caused by the Star-Belly Sneeches
• The Sneeches were too busy to be friends

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who are the main characters of Sneeches?

• Sneetches and Wockets
• Sneetches and Loraxes
• Sneetches and Grinches
• Sneetches and Star-Belly Sneetches

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary conflict of Sneeches?

• A disagreement over the color of the Sneetches' hats
• Competition for the best beach spot
• Discrimination and prejudice between the Star-Belly Sneetches and the Plain-Belly Sneetches
• Friendship between the Sneetches

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which word best describes the transformation of the Sneetches by the end of the story?

• Unity
• Conflict
• Isolation
• Division

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the resolution of "The Sneetches" differ from the beginning of the story?

• The Sneetches realize that external differences do not determine their value, and they all learn to accept each other regardless of having stars or not.
• The Sneetches continue to discriminate against each other based on having stars or not
• The Sneetches decide to remove all their stars and live in harmony
• The Sneetches realize that having stars is the only way to be accepted in society

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What word or words best describes Sylvester McMonkey McBean?

• generous
• devious
• deceptive

• honest

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3