Share A New Bear in the Forest
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Why did the writer make the story a fantasy?
To teach about friendship in a fun way
To make the story true
To tell facts about real bears
What do you learn about the narrator from how they talk about the new house?
The narrator doesn’t care about the house
The narrator likes calm and beautiful places
The narrator hates moving to new places
How does the narrator’s careful behavior change the story?
It makes readers feel curious
It makes nothing happen
It makes readers feel sleepy
What do Jennie’s actions show about her?
She is brave and likes to meet others
She is shy and scared
She doesn’t like animals
Why is it important that the animals don’t know what to do with the ball?
It shows they are not friendly
It shows they are new to human things
It makes the story scary
How do the words about the bear help you understand the story’s message?
They show that being different is okay
They only make the story longer
They make the bear sound scary
What lesson about friendship do the girls and the bear teach?
Friends must always be the same
Friends share and help each other
It’s better to be alone
Why do you think the story is told using “I”?
So we can know everyone’s secrets
So we don’t care about the narrator
So we can feel the narrator’s thoughts and feelings
How does the story show that everyone can belong?
It shows they like to stay alone
It shows they want to go home
It shows they find friends in a new place
What is the main message of the story?
Never talk to new people
Fantasy stories are not real
Be open to new friends and places
