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Writers let readers get to know their characters through the characters' words and actions. Write about one thing that Tom said or did and what you learned about him through that.
Sentence starters:
- When Tom (said or did)
- I learned that Tom is _______.

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How are you similar to Morty? How are you different?

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Writers let readers get to know their characters through the characters' words and actions. Write about one thing that Morty said or did and what you learned about him through that. (Do not repeat someone else's answer.) Make sure you sign your name at the end.

When Morty ______ I learned that Morty _______.  - Your Name

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Writers let readers get to know their characters through the characters' words and actions. Write about one thing that Sammy said or did and what you learned about her through that. (Do not repeat someone else's answer.) Make sure you sign your name at the end.

When Sammy _______ I learned that Sammy ________.

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How do you think Tom was different when he went back to school?

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How do you think Tom was different when he went back to school?

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Writers let readers get to know their characters through the characters' words and actions. Write about one thing that Morty said or did and what you learned about him through that. (Do not repeat someone else's answer.) Make sure you sign your name at the end.

When Morty ______ I learned that Morty _______.  - Your Name

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What can you determine about Theo on the basis of his actions in the story?

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What character traits best describe Grandma? What evidence from the text supports these ideas?

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How are turtle eggs similar to and different from chicken eggs?

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How does Morty change during the story?

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Does Theo embarrass Morty on purpose? How do you know?

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What do you think Samantha's attitude will be on her first day of school? What makes you think this?

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Why doesn't the Turtle lady stay angry with Tom?

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Do you think the advice that Morty's mom gave him was good? Why or why not?

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In what ways does Morty's plan to get back at Theo backfire?

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What was the author's reason for writing this story? How do you know?

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Could this story really have happened? Why or why not?

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How do you think Morty will handle his anger after better after the lesson he learned?

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How else could Morty have responded when he felt embarrassed about the photographs?

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How does Sammy's dad feel about the move to North Carolina? Use details from the text to support your answer.

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How would the story be different if it was told as it happened rather than as a memory?

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Of all the people Morty hurt, who do you think he felt most guilty about? Why?

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How does Morty feel after getting back at Theo? Why does he feel this way?

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Do you agree with the way that Samantha dealt with her anger about moving to a new town? Why or why not?

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What lesson does the author hope the reader learns from the story? What key details in the story help the reader understand this lesson?

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In what ways does Theo not act as a good friend to Morty? In what ways is he a good friend?

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At the end of the book Morty's mom says, "It isn't always smooth sailing, but you're shaping up to be a strong mouse, Mega Morty." What does Morty's mom mean by this?

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Click the picture to open the book and read it.

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Which three words best describe Rima, and why?

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Which three words best describe Rima, and why?

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Do you think Rima enjoys living in American? Why do you think that?

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Do you think Rima enjoys living in American? Why do you think that?

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What lesson does the author want readers to learn from this book?

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What lesson does the author want readers to learn from this book?

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What is one fact you learned about Syria from the book? What is one opinion you can make now that you know more about Syria?

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What is one fact you learned about Syria from the book? What is one opinion you can make now that you know more about Syria?

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What is Rima's problem in the story? How is that problem solved?

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What is Rima's problem in the story? How is that problem solved?

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How are Andy and Rima alike? How are they different?

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How are Andy and Rima alike? How are they different?