Small as an Elephant (cont'd)

This week students were to read Small as an Elephant.  Our snack included marshmallows and trail mix.  Foods you might eat while camping.  Additionally, we reviewed vocabulary from the book and practiced drilling questions.  Most of the questions we reviewed came from quizlet.com, like why should I re-invent the wheel.

Quizlet Flashcards




Discussion Questions:
  Why does Jack’s mother leave him? Why does Jack worry that it is his fault?

 What do you think Jack means when he describes his mother as "spinning"? Why doesn’t he get help from someone like his grandmother when this happens?

 Why are elephants so important to Jack? What memories and/or stories from his past contribute to his love of elephants? Why is he determined to see the elephant, Lydia?

 What are some of the strategies Jack uses to survive on his own? Who are some of the people who help him along the way? Why do you think that they help Jack?

 Is Jack’s decision to look for his mom on his own the best choice? What would you do in this situation?  

Author on the Internet

http://jenniferjacobson.com/