Challenges
What problem did the children face in Waiting for Biblioburro?
They had limited access to books because they lived far from a library. The teacher took all the books and they didn't have school.
How did the Biblioburro help children learn?
It brought books to the children on donkeys.
What animals carry the books in Waiting for Biblioburro?
Donkeys (burros)
What does “informative” mean?
Giving facts or information.
What is the first sentence in a paragraph called?
Hook, Focus Statement, or Topic Sentence
What challenge did Nasreen have in Nasreen’s Secret School?
Girls were not allowed to go to school.
What did Nasreen’s secret school do to help girls learn?
It held classes in secret to avoid being shut down.
What is the main setting for Rain School?
Chad
Define “challenge.”
A difficult task or problem.
What do you call the sentences that give more information about the topic?
Supporting details
In Rain School, what made learning difficult for the children?
The students had to build a new school every year because of the rainy season.
How did students at Rain School adapt to rainy season challenges?
They had to build their school every year.
Name one country featured in My Librarian is a Camel.
Kenya, Zimbabwe, Finland, or Thailand
What does “determined” mean?
Not giving up; having a strong will.
What is the last sentence in a paragraph called that wraps up the focus statement?
Conclusion
What challenge do the remote children of Canada face in My Librarian is a Camel?
They live far away from cities. Don't have access to libraries. They have extreme weather that makes traveling hard.
How do camel librarians help children in My Librarian is a Camel?
They carry books across deserts to reach remote communities.
Where does Nasreen’s Secret School take place?
Afghanistan
What is a “secret school”?
A school held in secret to avoid danger or rules.
Why is the focus statement important?
It tells the reader what the paragraph is about.
What was the big challenge in More Than Anything Else?
Booker didn't know how to read. His family was poor, and could not send him to school. He had to work all day in the saltworks.
What did Booker T. Washington do to overcome his challenge?
He was brave and asked the newspaper man to teach him to read.
What time period does More Than Anything Else cover?
Late 1800s to early 1900s or long, long, ago
What does “nomadic” mean?
Moving from place to place instead of living in one spot.
What should supporting details include?
Facts, examples, or explanations that support the focus statement.