Understanding 'Wish Tree' Themes and Characters

Understanding 'Wish Tree' Themes and Characters

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video introduces 'Wish Tree' by Katherine Applegate, a book narrated by a tree named Red. The story explores the tradition of wish trees, where people tie wishes to the tree's branches. The narrative highlights community interactions and the wishes people make, including a young Muslim girl named Samar who wishes for a true friend. The video also draws parallels to another book, 'All the Answers' by Kate Messner, emphasizing the use of personification in storytelling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the book recommended in the video?

Wish Tree

The One and Only Ivan

All the Answers

The Giving Tree

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of the book 'Wish Tree'?

A talking tree

A young girl

A wise old man

A magical animal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the tree in 'Wish Tree'?

Blue

Green

Brown

Red

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do people tie to the wish tree?

Flowers

Ribbons

Scraps of paper and fabric

Leaves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are wish trees commonly found?

Only in Asia

Only in Africa

Only in the United States

All over the world

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common tradition associated with wish trees?

Wishing on the first day of May

Harvesting their leaves in autumn

Decorating them during Christmas

Planting them in winter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the first day of May in the context of wish trees?

It is the day wish trees are harvested

It is the day wish trees are decorated

It is the traditional day to make wishes

It is the day wish trees are planted

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