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distrustful (p. 4): ________________________________________________________ merchants (p. 6): ________________________________________________________ domain (p. 7): __ ________________________________________________________ Based on the cover and what you know so far, what do you predict this book will be about? ________________________________________________________________
Read p. 1-22: Setting: ________________________________________________________________ Who is telling the story? __________________________________________________ Who is “Not-Tag”? _______________________________________________________ How did it get its name? __________________________________________________ What does Ivan mean when he says, “I live here because I am too much gorilla and not enough human”? ________________________________________________________
Why does the sign for the Big Top Mall on p. 9, show Ivan as angry and fierce? _______
Based on what you’ve read so far (and how you feel) how do you think Ivan feels about his life at the Big Top Mall? (1-3 sentences)
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pathetic (p. 41): ________________________________________________________ From what you’ve read so far, what do you think the problem in the story will be?
Read p. 23-45: What do Bob and Ivan like to do together? ___________________________________
How long has Ivan been in his domain? ______________________________________ Who is Picasso? Why does Mack call Ivan this? ________________________________
Ivan and Stella have a special friendship. How are they alike and how are they different? (1-3 sentences)
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magnificent (p. 76): ______________________________________________________ unavoidable: ___________________________________________________________ What or who do you predict will be coming to the Big Top Mall? Why? _____________
Read p. 67-87: Why do you think Stella says they’re lucky they aren’t in a zoo? ___________________
What is the arrival at Big Top Mall? __________________________________________ What is her name? ______________________________________________________ Why were Ruby’s feet chained to the floor? __________________________________
What happened to Ruby’s parents? _________________________________________ What does Ruby seem to love to do? ________________________________________ What is a character trait for Mack? How does he display it? (1-3 sentences)
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intently (p. 93): _________________________________________________________ contemplating (p. 97): ____________________________________________________ Ruby has now joined the group at Big Top Mall. What part do you think she’ll play in the story? ______________________________________________________________
Read p. 88-107: Who does Ivan say is George’s favorite? Does he mind? What does this tell you about their friendship? _________________________________________________________
What does George warn Mack about? _______________________________________ What does Ivan say Stella would have been great at? ___________________________ Humans have played a positive and negative role in Ruby’s life. Describe one of each: + : _____________________________________________________________________ — : ____________________________________________________________________ Ivan says, “Ruby’s a hit. I don’t know if I should be happy or sad.” Explain what he’s thinking and his conflicted emotions? (2-4 sentences)
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justice (p. 123): _________________________________________________________ nimble (p. 123): ________________________________________________________ tolerant (p. 123): ________________________________________________________ Bob is a unique character. At the end of the last reading, he encouraged Ivan to say and remember that he’s the “One and Only Ivan.” How has Bob impacted Ivan and the story so far?____ ________________________________________________________
Read p. 123-156: Where was Ivan born? ____________________________________________________ What did Ivan’s parents call him? ___________________________________________ What do humans call a gorilla family? ________________________________________ What is a silverback mean to do?
What did the humans do to Ivan and his sister? ________________________________ What do you infer happened to Ivan’s sister, Tag? ______________________________ What was Ivan’s life like with Mack and Helen? (1-3 sentences)
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unfurl (p. 157): _________________________________________________________ scowl (p. 158): _________________________________________________________ revenge (p. 172): ________________________________________________________ What happened with Mack and Ruby and the clawstick the last time you read?
Read p. 157-173: What does Julia bring Ivan? ________________________________________________ What does Ruby have a bad dream about? ____________________________________
Ivan always called their living area a “domain”. He now corrected Ruby on p. 165 and called it a cage. What do you think changed his mind? What’s the difference?
Memory is beginning to play a major role for Ivan. It is giving him strength and courage to save Ruby. Explain this. (2-4 sentences)
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disbelieving (p. 209): _____________________________________________________ coincidence (p. 215): _____________________________________________________ How would you say Ivan is demonstrating the character trait of “determined” right now? Use evidence from the text.
Read p. 202-221: What does Ivan do to get Julia’s attention as she and her dad are leaving? __________
What did Ivan include in his puzzle that told Julia and George where home is? _______
What do Julia and George do with Ivan’s painting once they figure out the puzzle? ____
Ivan is going to show Julia what he’s made. He’s doubting himself and thinks Ruby will remain at the big Top Mall forever. What do you predict will happen? (2-4 sentences)
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teeming (p. 235): _____________________________________________________ What do you predict the effect of Ivan’s painting will be? Will it help the animals get “home”? _______________________________________________________________
Read p. 222-244: What is the effect of the painting on the billboard at first? Is it a positive one? _______
Why are people gathering outside? _________________________________________
What are these people called? _____________________________________________ What object in the news triggered them all coming? ___________________________
What is happening to Ruby? Where are they taking her? ________________________
What is going to happen to Ruby and Ivan? (2-3 sentences)
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canines (p. 273): _______________________________________________________ cower (p. 278): ______________________________________________________ relent (p. 282): _________________________________________________________ Ivan seems extremely unhappy, but on the last page, “something in the air” he notices a change. What do you predict is this change? ________________________________
Read p. 267-287: What does Maya put on the TV? ___________________________________________ Why do you think Mack never put this on TV? _________________________________
What does Ivan see on the other side of the glass wall? _________________________ Where has he seen them before? ___________________________________________ How is Ivan fitting in with the other gorillas? __________________________________ Who does Ivan find an interest in? __________________________________________ Maya shows Ivan a video of Ruby on the TV. He watches it over and over. How does this make Ivan feel? Do you think this will help him feel comfortable with the other gorillas knowing she is safe? (2-4 sentences)
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contentedly (p. 292): _____________________________________________________ lumbering (p. 295): ______________________________________________________ beckoning (p. 296): ______________________________________________________ How do you predict the story will end?______ ________________________________
Read p. 288-300 and Real Story: What does Ivan do at the top of the hill on the big wall? ________________________
What does Ivan see at the top of the hill as he is looking at his artwork? ____________
Who comes to visit Ivan and who is with her? _________________________________ Where did the REAL Ivan go in real life? ______________________________________
Ivan and Ruby find their way “home”. What do you think are the biggest factors that helped get them there? (2-4 sentences)
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