Moses Goes to a Concert Question #1

Synthesis: If you could not hear, what are some sounds you would miss? What are some sounds you would not miss?

Moses Goes to a Concert Question #2

Synthesis: Have you ever broken your arm? How did you write? Have you ever sprained your ankle? How did you walk? Tell about a time when you had to find a different way to do something.

Moses Goes to a Concert Question #3

Synthesis: Have you ever felt the vibration of sound when listening to music or at other times? Tell about a time when you have felt sound vibrations.

Moses Goes to a Concert Question #4

Analysis: How do you think the balloons will help the children enjoy the concert?

Moses Goes to a Concert Question #5

Analysis: What do you think Moses learned by going to the concert?

The Art Lesson Question #1

Analyze: Why do you think Tommy is allowed to draw on the walls?

The Art Lesson Question #2

Analyze: What do you think the author wants readers to understand when he tells about Tommy drawing on the sheets?

The Art Lesson Question #3

Evaluate: Do you feel the way Tommy feels about painting in Kindergarten? Why or why not?

The Art Lesson Question #4

Synthesis:

What would you say to Tommy if you could talk to him?

The Art Lesson Question #5

Comprehension:

Think about the story and pictures and tell how Tom and Nana feel about Tommy's drawings.

Carousel Question #1

Application: Think about how Alex behaved when she realized her father wouldn't be home for her birthday. Explain how you would react if the same thing happened to you.

Carousel Question #2

Synthesis: How would the story have changed if her father had given her a snowglobe? Be sure to tell how her dream would be different.

Carousel Question #3

Analysis: Would you have tried to fix the carousel before falling asleep? Why or why not?

Carousel Question #4

Evaluation: Why is Alex unhappy on her birthday? Do you think she is right to be so upset? Why or why not?

Carousel Question #5

Evaluation: Summarize Alex's dream in your own words.

Jalepeno Bagels Question #1

Synthesis: Write step by step directions on how to prepare your favorite snack/treat.

Jalepeno Bagels Question #2

Evaluate: Why do you suppose the author mentions that Pablo's father is using a family recipe?

Jalapeno Bagels Question #3

Synthesis: Pretend that you can buy anything you want at a bakery. Write one sentence to describe the treat that you would buy (use adjectives). Write another sentence telling why it's your favorite.

Jalapeno Bagels Question #4

Analyze: Look at the pictures in the story. How can you tell whether Pablo's family is happy or unhappy about working in the bakery?

Jalapeno Bagels Question #5

Evaluate: If you were Pablo, how would you decide which treat to take to school for International Day?