When we first started I was completely against zoos and circuses. However, my feelings have changed. I am now thinking, zoos aren't so bad. I am still against circuses! What are your feelings? Do you still think Zoos are bad too? What makes you say that?
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Describe how Ivan and the song Brave are connected? What connections can you make between the song and our social issue? What makes you say that?
How did Ivan feel about his domain at the mall when he first moved in? How have his feelings about his domain changed over time? What makes you say that?
During this section, Ruby is conflicted about her feelings towards humans. Why does she feel this way?
Do you think Ivan is happy with Mack in the beginning? What does he do to allow himself to survive? Stella and the other animals sense that a new animal will be arriving soon. Stella tells Ivan and Bob that it will be a baby elephant and Ivan replies that that is what she is hoping for.. Stella closes her eyes and softly replies, “...not hoping. Not at all.” What do you think Stella is thinking about when she says this? Why does she feel that way? Make sure to use evidence from the text and touch on how this is connected to our social issue, Should animals be kept in zoos/circuses.
What do you think of places like circuses and zoos that lock up animals for peoples’ enjoyment?
What do you think the author thinks about locking animals up in cages? What makes you say that? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking. |
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