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Mr. Daniels put the following message on the board. He told the students that each letter stands for another - it's a code. It isn't exactly like reading with dyslexia, but it will give you a taste of how hard it is. Can you crack the code? How hard was it?
Ju jt nvdi ibsefs upsfbe xifo zpz epou ibwf uif dpef.
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Describe the difference between how Mrs. Hall treated Ally and the way Mr. Daniels treats Ally. Why do you think Mr. Daniels is being so kind to Ally?
The title of the story, Fish in a Tree, reflects Albert Einstein's quotation: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
When might someone feel as if he or she is a fish in tree? Have you ever felt this way? Discuss the importance of memory in this story. How does Ivan's perception change when he begins to remember more of his own history? Why is it important for Ivan to remember his name and his life as a baby gorilla?
Why does Ivan promise Stella that he will take care of Ruby when he knows how hard it will be to keep that promise?
What is Ivan's initial reaction when Ruby arrives? How does her arrival affect all the other animals at the mall? When and why do Ivan's feelings about Ruby change?
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate After viewing the book trailer for 'The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate predict what do you think this book is going to be about. Are you looking forward to reading this book? Why or why not?
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