The Notorious Jumping Frog (part 3)

Activity 1: Pre-Reading1. Choose one animal. Why did you choose this animal? Write 3 characteristics of that animal that you like. (50 words) 2. Do you think all animals can be trained? Why or why not? (50 words) Activity 2: Active Reading1. Do you think Smiley loves his animals as pets or he just gets them for betting? 2. What is Daniel’s gift? 3. Did the stranger deliberately provoke Smiley to get another frog? How did you know? 4. In your opinion, did Smiley meet his match in the stranger with quail shot or had the stranger heard about his reputation? 5. Why did Jim Smiley always choose animals that looked like they were nothing or could do nothing, but eventually win the bet? 6. What is the theme of the story? Activity 3: Post-ReadingWhat is the theme of the story? Explain the theme and relate it to your own life. (150 words)