The purpose of this blog is for students to respond to higher order thinking skill questions about a recent class chapter book that has been read in class.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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 #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 #5
Comprehension:
Think about the story and pictures and tell how Tom and Nana feel about Tommy's drawings.
Think about the story and pictures and tell how Tom and Nana feel about Tommy's drawings.
Monday, May 2, 2011
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?
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?