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What is realistic fiction?
Realistic fiction has characters and events that are like people and events in real life.
What does Greg say to himself after he counts the units in his pencil case?
“Sweet!”
What does the following sentence mean:
“He chewed the warm bread and the soft cheese, but he didn’t taste a thing.”
To show that Greg is completely focused on selling his books.
What evidence does the author provide to support the idea that comic books require careful planning?
He explains Greg’s ten-step process of bookmaking and he shows how much thought goes into developing a “master publishing plan.”
Which vocabulary word means “hear”?
-aud
Name 2 things that make Greg’s comic books different from the kind usually found in stores.
Store-bought comic books are tall and floppy. Greg’s books are much smaller and thicker.
Why did the author write “Lunch Money”?
To entertain
How did Greg become interested in creating comic books?
He read comic books from his Dad’s comic book collections.
What does the author’s choice of the name Chunky Comics suggest about Greg’s personality?
Greg has a good sense of humor.
Which vocabulary word means “break”?
-fract
How does Greg feel about his accomplishments?
He is proud of his business.
“Sweet! That means I sold seventeen units.”
Based on the sentence above, how would you describe Greg’s voice?
enthusiastic
How does the author show that some sentences in the story are told in Greg’s voice?
They are written in italics.
Why did the author show the ten steps Greg uses to make his comic books?
To describe the process used to create a small book from one piece of paper.
Which vocabulary word means “join”?
-junct
What does the term “word of mouth” mean?
Kids telling other kids
Greg had a sales goal for the week.
The author wrote this sentence to show that Greg ______.
is following a plan.
Is the following statement exaggerated? Why?
School is all about books and reading.
Yes because books and reading are a big part of school but not the only part.
What impressions do the full-size illustrations of Creon, Eeon and Leon most likely make on the reader?
They prove Greg’s artistic talent.
Which vocabulary word means “carry”?
-port
How could word of mouth help Greg’s comic book sales?
Once kids learn about the books, they will want to buy them.
Why did the author choose to use a drawing of the word “krak!!” ?
To emphasize the action in a the story and to show that Greg thinks like a comic book writer.
What does the following sentence mean?
The idea of making and selling comic books had hit Greg like a KRAK! over the head from Superman himself.
To show that Greg had a sudden thought.
Why does the author show how many comics Greg has sold each day?
This shows that sales are increasing and business is going well.
Which vocabulary word means “mindful of”?
-mem