Meet the Couch Potato
What kind of potato is the main character?
Answer: A Couch Potato.
Name one type of technology the Couch Potato uses.
Answer: TV, tablet, phone, computer, or video games.
How does the Couch Potato feel when he cannot use his screens?
Answer: Bored.
What unexpected event happens in the story?
Answer: The power goes out.
Is it important to move our bodies?
Answer: Yes.
Where does the Couch Potato spend most of his time?
Answer: On the couch.
Does the Couch Potato spend a little or a lot of time using screens?
Answer: A lot of time.
What feeling does he discover when he goes outside?
Answer: Happy, excited, or curious.
Where does the Couch Potato go after leaving the couch?
Answer: Outside.
What is one thing we can do instead of looking at a screen?
Answer: Play outside, read, draw, walk, or play with friends.
What does the Couch Potato like to do all day?
Answer: Use technology/watch screens/play games.
What happens when the power goes out?
Answer: His screens stop working.
Did the Couch Potato change his mind about being outside?
Answer: Yes.
What does he notice outside?
Answer: Nature, fresh air, sunshine, or other potatoes.
What lesson does the Couch Potato learn?
Answer: It is good to try new things and spend time away from screens.
How does the Couch Potato feel about leaving the couch at the beginning of the story?
Answer: He does not want to leave.
How does the Couch Potato feel when the power first goes out?
Answer: Upset, frustrated, or disappointed.
What helped the Couch Potato try something new?
Answer: The power outage.
Does he stay inside or explore?
Answer: He explores.
What does the word “balance” mean in this story?
Answer: Having time for screens and other activities.
What nickname does the potato give himself?
Answer: The Couch Potato.
Why is the power outage important to the story?
Answer: It helps him try new things outside.
What is one positive feeling he has by the end of the story?
Answer: Happy, refreshed, excited, or thankful.
How is the Couch Potato different at the end of the story?
Answer: He enjoys a balance between screens and outdoor activities.
What advice do you think the Couch Potato would give us?
Answer: Enjoy technology, but also get outside, move, and explore.