https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6 Reading Group en-us 2023-03-10 20:12:14 UTC 2023-09-15 02:32:34 UTC hello@padlet.com rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2629700814 Good afternoon Outstanding Oranges, I am summarising our book Elephant Alert. Leo is very hot even in the shade, Leo has a Guinea Pig, Leo is able to communicate to animals, he doesn't laugh at Pigeons jokes, nor does he talk to strange unless they speak to him first. His mother was making banana-berry cake. There was a robot Gorilla holding a sign which said " Hi Leo. Can you come over for the afternoon? Mozz.'' Mozz is the granddaughter of a scientist named Dr Drizzsock. The robot Gorilla held up another sign saying ''Bring lunch.'' and another saying "hurry"]]> 2023-06-22 02:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2629700814 hsyed71 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2630582880 Nothing interesting has ever happened to Leo. His Guinea pig agreed with that. His Mom has gave him a suprise it was a robot gorilla, Leo was really surprised.]]> 2023-06-23 01:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2630582880 sswam0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2649952677 My favourite character is Bob because he is funny in the text. Bob also has a loving friendship toward Ivan and Stella and has a special bond with them both. My evidence to back up Bob is funny, is on page 38 it says “… He said she eats a foul-smelling meat from a can.” From my prior knowledge he’s hating on Snickers the poodle, which is funny because I started to giggle when he said that. The author is trying to tell us Bob hates Snickers. My second piece of evidence is in chapter Jambo it says “… Once upon a time there was a human boy… a placed called a Zoo… what’s a Zoo?… Humans are so clumsy… good point Ivan.” From what I know Bob and Ivan was really invested in Stella’s story and hangs out with them. The author is telling us bonding together can have a good affect on building a friendship.

]]> 2023-07-24 02:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2649952677 rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651242608 My favourite character so far in the text is Ivan’s best friend. His name is Bob, he always cuddles up with Ivan which I imagine being cute. In the chapter ‘Bob’ it says “He hops on my chest and licks my chin…” The reason I chose this piece of evidence is because when I imagine it, I imagine it being cute. Also, on page 36 the text clearly states that Bob prefers to hunt for his own food. I like this habit that Bob has because it tells me that Bob is very passionate about hunting. This is why Bob is my favourite character so far in the text. The author Katherine Applegate makes me think that Bob is very cute and passionate about hunting.]]> 2023-07-26 03:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651242608 pfane0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651760376 My Favourite Character is Julia, because she is a very good artist. Her artwork is colourful and big. Julia is also close friends with Ivan. On page 21, it says " Her pictures are like pieces of a dream... My drawings seem pale and timid next to Julia's." Also, in chapter Julia, it says that Julia chooses to sit with Ivan, Ivan thinks it's probably because they both love to draw. Ivan declares that Julia is a good artist... her art is colourful and big. This also means that Julia and Ivan have a good friendship. The author is saying, Julia is artistic and has a loyal bond with Ivan.]]> 2023-07-27 00:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651760376 vwaea0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651837048 My favourite character is Ivan because of his relationship with Stella , and to support my answer, on chapter Stella page 30, in the text it states “when the stores close, and the moon washes the world with milky light”,me and Stella talk. This evidence clearly proves that Stella and Ivan have a strong relationship. To support this evidence, if people have a strong relationship strong relationship, they sit and talk with each other every time. The author clearly wants us to feel happy. To support my answer more, on page 59 paragraph 5, it how Ivan enjoys when Stella tells her stories . Now if someone likes another friends stories , it clearly means that it is not the first time that person has heard their friends stories, which proves a good and strong long relationship. So with being said , the author intentionally wants us to feel interested! So in my opinion , I strongly believe and agree that Stella and Ivan have a long term healthy and strong relationship.]]> 2023-07-27 02:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651837048 hsyed71 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651844543 My favourite character is Bob because he is very fast and deceitful. Bob can talk with Ivan with his tail. On page 36 it states that, "He is so speedy, so wily ...". Also, in chapter Bob it says, "Bob's tail makes me dizzy and confused. It has meanings ... I am sad ... I am happy ... Beware! I may be tiny, but my teeth are sharp." Bob can easily be fast and tricky to get chased. He doesn't care about his size at all. Bob has to be an amazing character due to his strengths and traits. He is never scared.]]> 2023-07-27 02:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2651844543 sswam0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2665324926 I strongly believe the author is trying to tell us that the bond between Stella and Ruby is mother like, because when Ruby’s scared she goes to Stella because Stella comforts Ruby and feels safe around her. My evidence to back this up is in the chapter ‘’A Hit’’ it’s says that, “Ruby clings to her like a shadow… Ruby refuses to leave Stella’s side”. From what I know Ruby feels nervous and scared about the performance that she needs Stella by her side. The author is trying to tell us Stella comforts Ruby till Ruby is happy and in her safe zone again. My second piece of evidence to say Ruby likes Stella is in page 93 it declares “At the seven o’clock Stella stays in her domain… Ruby looks at her with pleading eyes”. My prior knowledge is that Ruby wants Stella by her or else she’ll feel like she can’t do anything cause she’s so terrified about her showtime. The author is trying to tell us Ruby wants Stella because she’s so scared.]]> 2023-08-18 01:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2665324926 knich182 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2665336213 I’m sure I like Bob because he is fast and wily, and he is also tricky because of how mall workers long ago gave up trying to catch him. Which is why my favourite character is Bob. In the chapter Bob the author is telling us to feel good about Bob since he’s a stray. I chose this evidence because I use the definition of stray’s as homeless and helpless, which is why I chose this evidence. I’m sure the author is telling us to feel good about Bob since he’s a stray as shown in my evidence . Also it is shown that on page 37. on Bob’s “first night he slept on  an icy mud in the ditch”, “he was so cold that his legs would not bend for an hour”,so I’m sure the author is telling us to feel bad about Bob. So I’m sure that was the authors intent.]]> 2023-08-18 01:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2665336213 rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2672353079 Stella is unhappy that Ruby has moved into the Big Top Mall, as she doesn’t want Ruby to experience what she has been through. Stella was previously at a circus but injured her foot, so she was sold to the Big Top Mall where they rarely got a vet to check her foot. On page 64 Stella says “it will never be ok”. I know that Stella is mad because she is saying that it’s not ok. Stella is mad about Ruby having to be in a cage, especially at a young age. Also in chapter arrival, Ivan says “Stella mutters a word under her breath, a word she uses when she’s angry”. The text states that Stella mutters a word that she uses when she’s angry, meaning she’s mad. Stella is mad about Ruby having to come to a place that doesn’t even treat herself correctly. Stella doesn’t want Ruby to go through the same trauma that she has been through.]]> 2023-08-25 01:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2672353079 pfane0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2676016103 Stella and Ruby are becoming very close friends. Ruby makes Stella feel very happy. They are in the same domain and both like to play together. In chapter 'A Hit', it says "Ruby clings to her like a shadow... eyes go wide when Snickers jumps on Stella's back, then on to her head". Also, on page 75, it says that Ruby makes Stella super happy. Stella is very happy that there is another elephant she can play with and look out for. Ivan declares that Ruby and Stella have a very loyal friendship. This also means that Ruby follows and copies, whatever Stella does. The author is saying that Ruby and Stella have a strong bond with eachother.]]> 2023-08-29 02:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2676016103 hsyed71 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2682566737 The author tells us that Ruby and Stella have found their own kind . So Ruby clings to her like she is Ruby’s mother . On page 93 , it states  “Ruby clings to her like a shadow .”  Also in chapter  ‘A Hit ‘ it declares , “Ruby refuses to leave her side .” This describes how Ruby loves Stella and treats her like a mother . It shows that Stella cares about Ruby a lot and encourages her to be brave . Ruby and Stella love each other . They have a relation ship that is never going to end .

]]> 2023-09-03 23:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2682566737 hsyed71 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2685838912 I think that Ivan feels frightened about the promise he has made to Stella , because Ivan can’t be with Ruby forever . It would be really hard for him to take care of Ruby in a hard situation when Stella dies . The evidence to back up my response is, in the chapter ‘Promise’ , it exclaims, “When I say the words they surprise me.” “You want me to take care of Ruby.” Ivan obviously is surprised by thinking how hard this job can be . On page 102 my next evidence states , “ I wanted to make Stella happy . … But I can’t save Ruby I can’t even save my self .” Ivan has given up on the promise. Ivan is scared if this promise is going to go right. After hearing the promise, he did not want to make it at all, this shows that Ivan feels frightened about the promise he has made to Stella.]]> 2023-09-06 02:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2685838912 rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2687987055 Ivan regrets the promise he made to Stella. Ivan doesn’t think he would be able to keep Ruby safe like Stella did before she tragically passed. On page 102, Ivan says to Bob that he shouldn’t have made that promise to Stella. My prior knowledge  knows that Ivan just wanted to make Stella wanted to make Stella happy, as she would know Ruby is safe. Stella wanted to know that Ruby would not be hurt after she was gone. In the chapter the one and Ivan, Ivan states “‘ I wanted to make Stella happy… I can’t save Ruby’” Ivan doesn’t think that he can save Ruby, but rather just wanted to make Stella happy. Ivan regrets his decision of making that promise to Stella. He really only wanted to make Stella happy but in reality, he doesn’t think that he can do it.]]> 2023-09-07 04:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2687987055 sswam0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2689622985 Ivan feels scared and anxious about the promise he made to Stella, because he doesn't know how to comfort an elephant. My evidence to declare this is on page 100, it says "All day I try to comfort Ruby..." From my prior knowledge Ivan doesn't know how to comfort Ruby. The author is trying to say Ruby is sad Stella died. My second piece of evidence is in the chapter 'The One and Only Ivan' as it has the saying "I shouldn't have made that promise... I wanted to make Stella happy... I can't save Ruby, I can't even save myself." From what I know Ivan is scared because he doesn't want Ruby to end up like Stella. The author's intent is to explain that Ivan wished he never made that promise to Stella.]]> 2023-09-08 00:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2689622985 knich182 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2689737645 Ruby clings to stella like a shadow because she does not want to lose her. Stella also has a connection with ruby because she is a baby elephant. ''All morning stella stroke's ruby pats her smell's her... they flap their ear's''. Elephants do this to show that they're connected. the author wants us to know that they have a strong relationship with each other. Also in page 81 stella is still sleeping but ivan does not want to wake her up since stella's foot is sore.]]> 2023-09-08 01:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2689737645 pfane0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698542564 Ivan made a promise to Stella that he would take care of Ruby. Although, moments later Ivan feels regretful about the promise he made with Stella. Ivan just wanted to please Stella. On page 97, it says "You want me to take care of Ruby... I promise Stella... I promise it on my word as a Silverback." Also, in chapter, The One and Only Ivan, Ivan and Bob were talking when Ivan explains that he shouldn't have had made that promise with Stella. All Ivan wanted to do was make Stella delighted before she was gone. This shows that Ivan is a trustworthy friend who loves Stella very much. This also means that Ivan would do anything for his close friends, even if it's a hard choice. The author is declaring that Ivan admires everyone a lot, especially his close ones. Katherine Applegate states clearly that Ivan would do anything to make his friends happy. ]]> 2023-09-12 02:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698542564 rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698667671 The protesters knew from Ivan’s plan that Ruby would be in danger, so they were yelling for Ruby to be free. Ivan knows that he kept his promise to Stella. Ivan’s life is getting better he just doesn’t know it as he will also be sent to the zoo. On page 190, the text states “We are on the early news… Mack, Ruby, me, George and Julia… and the clawstick.” The camera man had everyone on the news, including the clawstick. I know that people are going to think Mack is dangerous and take Ruby to a safe place. The Author Katherine Applegate made me feel as if I knew Ruby was going to be safe. In the chapter ‘More Boxes’, the text utters “…four men are placing a large, metal box. It’s me size.” I know that the metal box is for Ivan. I know this as he is the only big animal in the text and it’s the same size as him. Ivan doesn’t realise the box is there for him. Ivan is going to the zoo alongside Ruby. Ivan is just to clueless to realise it.]]> 2023-09-12 04:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698667671 hsyed71 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698676702 The effect the billboard had on Ivan’s future is that he wants Ruby to get free from the Big Top Mall so she can stay with her new family at the zoo. The other effect the billboard had on Ivan’s future was that he loves drawing and painting, and so he used this skill to plan to free Ruby. The evidence I have is, in the chapter ‘Free Ruby’ it exclaims, “Free Ruby!” “Free Ruby!” The protesters have been yelling to Mack to free Ruby from the Big Top Mall. Also on page 180, it states, “Because I’m an artist he’s an artist.” This shows that Julia commits that Ivan is an artist. Ivan just wants Ruby to stay in a safe place with own kinds . Those are the effects that the billboard had on Ivan’s future . ]]> 2023-09-12 04:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2698676702 sswam0 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2700941525 The impact it had on Ivan’s future is that Ivan and Ruby went to a safer place in a zoo because he drew a picture of Ruby in a zoo, and got George to put his drawings on the billboard. Ruby and Ivan get to see their own kind. To prove my evidence it states In the chapter ‘Safe’ “She’s safe with me Stella… Ruby's safe… I call to Ruby, but she’ll never hear me.” From my prior knowledge Ruby is safe and is having fun with her own kind. The author is trying to say Ruby loves being around with her own species. My second piece of evidence to declare this is on page 238 as it says, “Kinyani ambles towards me… we’re playing tag and I’m it.” The author has clearly show Ivan and Ruby is slowly getting along with their own kind.]]> 2023-09-13 01:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2700941525 rlawl27 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2704986352 The goodbye I think was hardest for Ivan is his goodbye to Bob. Bob has been best friends with Ivan for years and practically lives with him, sleeping on his stomach every night. Ivan and Bob really care for each other and both want to stay together longer. On page 201, Ivan says “But… What about you?” Ivan asks “what about you?” To Bob ]]> 2023-09-15 00:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2704986352 jfili21 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705080109 My favourite character is Julia because she has a good friendship with Ivan. She makes Ivan really hope that he will draw the way Julia does. I really like her because on page 44 it says that ''...Julia draws me...I never look angry...I do on the fading billboard...''. This part of the text is telling us that Julia loves to draw Ivan when she gets the chance to, she doesn't make him look angry like he does on the billboard. The Author want's us to feel how Julia draws her drawings and imagine how her drawings would look like in our head. On chapter: Imagination, it says that Ivan really hopes that he can draw like Julia when she draws her drawings. Its telling us that Ivan really looks up to Julia and her drawing's, he really hopes that he end's up drawing like Julia. The Author of the book wanted us to know that Ivan really admires Julia and her drawings. This is why Julia is my favourite!]]> 2023-09-15 01:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705080109 jfili21 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705100227 This simile is telling us how Ruby feels around Stella, their relationship is Ruby feeling safe around Stella and is protected around her. I really like their relationship together because on page 75 it says ''Stella strokes Ruby, pats her, smells her. They sway as if they're dancing. Ruby clings to Stella's tail..'' This part of the text is telling us how Ruby and Stella act around each other and their relationship is kind of bonding. The Authors Intent is for us to feel like we are witnessing a wholesome relationship between Stella and Ruby. Also in chapter 70: Tricks it says that Stella cares for Ruby because she says ''she's to thin'' or ''poor baby she was in the truck for days Mack brought her from a circus...but she hadn't been there for a long time...'' This text is telling us how Stella is very cautious of Ruby. The Author wanted us to feel how Stella felt while acting like this for Ruby. These two are my favourite duo.]]> 2023-09-15 01:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705100227 jfili21 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705116023 Ivan thinks that it would be much easier if it was to promise something else, because they both are in different domains /cages. Ivan felt like this because on page 102, it says ''I wanted to make Stella happy...I can't save Ruby. I can't even save myself.'' This part of the chapter/paragraph says that Ivan is doubting himself because he can't look after Ruby and himself. The Authors Intent is to make us feel/imagine the promise Ivan made with Stella, and imagine what it would be like to be in Ivan's position. Also in chapter: Once Upon A Time, it's telling us that Ivan didn't want to go to sleep, in case Ruby wanted something. Ruby asked Ivan to tell her a story so that she can fall asleep. Ivan really wanted to do something for Ruby, because he remembers that promise he made with Stella. The Author wants us to feel like Ivan can be caring and nice towards Ruby because Stella passed away, and Ivan would do anything for Stella.]]> 2023-09-15 01:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705116023 jfili21 https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705131578 The effect the billboard had on Ivan's life is that it will lead him into a better environment, and keep him safe. On page 249 it says '' ''Ivan looks great, doesn't he, Jules...'' ''Stronger, happier, even...'' This part of the paragraph is trying to tell us that Intent is to make us feel the way Ivan has changed, from being in a small domain, and to a bigger, more spacious area in a zoo, with animals his kind. In chapter: The Top Of The Hill, in the paragraph it says that Ivan was taking his time, going up Hill and that he's savouring the feel of the grass. It's telling us that Ivan really missed being outside, since he was in a cage for almost his whole life. It's also telling us that Ivan likes to take his time in savouring things he missed. The Author is telling us to imagine what Ivan had to go through his life, and now, he's getting that opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.]]> 2023-09-15 02:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ftimu3/8ekuumw4rht825w6/wish/2705131578