Monday, March 14, 2011

The Great Ball Game

Question #1

Comprehension:

Explain how you think the bat felt in the beginning of the story when the bat did not fit in with either group. Tell why.

The Great Ball Game

Question #2

Application:

How would you help solve the argument about who is better, the animals or the birds?

The Great Ball Game

Question #3

Analysis:

Write down what you think the folktale is explaining or the lesson it is teaching.

The Great Ball Game

Question #4

Synthesis:
In the Great Ball Game, the animal team wins the game because of the bat. How would the outcome of the story change if the bird's team had chosen the bat instead?

The Great Ball Game

Question #5

Evaluation:
If you could be on one of the teams in the story, which would you choose and why?

Monday, March 7, 2011

Ant Question #1

Knowledge:
List 3 facts about an ant’s antennae.

Ant Question #2

Comprehension:
Compare ants and people. Name at least two ways in which they are alike.

Ant Question #3

Application:

What are some examples that ants use teamwork? Provide 2 examples.

Ant Question #4

Analysis:

Why do you think the author asks readers whether they can pick up their mother?

Ant Question #5

Evaluation:

Would you recommend Ant to someone? Tell why or why not?

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Question #1

Application: Create a list of 5 or more safety tips to use in your classroom.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Question #2

Synthesis: Create three new titles for the story. Make sure each title relates to the events you’ve read.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Question #3

Comprehension: How would the story change if Officer Buckle had not seen himself on TV?

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Question #4
Evaluation: Decide which character in the selection you would most like to spend the day with and tell why.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Question #5

Analysis: Look at page 43 of the story.The picture has many clues about what kind of person Officer Buckle is. Look closely at the picture. What can you infer about Officer Buckle’s personality?