He Said, She Said
What happened to Jackson on his way home from school?
Jackson tripped over his untied shoelaces on his way home from school.
Why does the Monster Queen think the main character is all right?
The main character and the Monster Queen both have short hair, so the Monster Queen thinks the main character is all right.
Why are the hairs of the Venus flytrap important?
The hairs allow the plant to feel when food is near. The hairs help the plant know how big the food is so it can digest it properly.
How does coding help students?
Coding helps student practice math skills, solve problems, and bring out a student's creative side.
In the story, Daniel said, My mom is going to ban me from video games when she finds out." What does ban mean?
Ban means to forbid or prohibit.
The author chose words such as hugh gash and blood everywhere to describe Jackson's injuries. What other dramatic language was used, and what effect does it have in the story?
The use of dramatic words affects the story because these words magnify the fact that all the stories being told about Jackson are extreme exaggerations.
The monster do not mock the child. What does the word mock mean?
Mock means to tease or laugh at someone.
What were scientists surprised to learn?
What was the author's purpose in writing this passage?
The author hoped to persuade readers to understand to understand the importance of teaching coding.
What did Daniel and Isabella talk about at recess?
English class and a game called Doom Sword.
How did Mandi and Oliver hear the story? What can you infer happened before Mandi told Sophia and before Oliver hear the story?
Readers can infer that some of the students shared the story with others, maybe in a more exaggerated way, before the rest of the students found out.
What language does the narrator use to describe Monster Town? Why is it important?
The narrator describes Monster Town as "neat and scary" and a "place that can call my own." This is important because readers can infer that the child finds comfort when visiting Monster Town.
What is the author's purpose for telling how Venus flytraps eat?
The author's purpose is to inform readers of how the Venus flytrap gets the nutrients it needs.
How does the author try to persuade readers about the importance of coding?
The author engages readers with an exciting title, gives details about the benefits of coding, includes information from computer science experts, and shares data about technology.
What connection did Daniel make between Doom Sword and English class?
The author says Oliver is stunned when he finds out about Jackson. What does the word stunned mean?
Stunned means to shock or overwhelm. When Oliver hears the news about his best friend, he is shocked and even wonders what would happen if Jackson does not recover.
What elements of poetry does the author include?
The author includes rhyming words at the end of sentences and stanzas, or groups of four lines. These elements of poetry add rhythm and flow, making it easier and more pleasurable as readers work their way through the passage.
Are Venus flytraps good at catching food?
Venus flytraps are good at catching food because they can close their leaves quickly and they know when to begin producing digestive juices.
What does the word expert mean?
An expert is a person who has a lot of knowledge about a subject.
Why did Daniel's mindset towards English class change?
He realized that both Doom Sword and English were difficult and required a lot of reading to improve his grades.