characters
Who is the main character?
Amanda
How many days did Amanda stay after school?
three days
What two kinds of news did Amanda’s project compare?
Newspaper news and internet news
What does “plopped down” mean?
Sat down heavily or with a sigh
Why did Amanda feel tired on Friday?
She had worked on her project all week after school
Who was Amanda’s partner?
Zach
What subject was the webpage project for?
technology class
Which type of news is printed on paper?
Newspaper
What does “traditional” mean in the context of headlines?
The old or original way of doing something
Why does Amanda’s dad prefer newspapers?
He likes holding paper and turning pages
Who preferred newspaper news?
Where did Amanda’s dad do research when he was young?
At the library with books, newspapers, and magazines
Which type of news is available around the clock?
Internet news
What does “illustrations” mean in the story?
Pictures or images to go with information
How is Amanda’s generation different from her dad’s generation in terms of news?
Amanda prefers fast internet news; Dad prefers newspapers
Which character helped Amanda with the project but did not speak in the story?
Zach
What did Amanda and Zach’s finished webpage include?
Examples and pictures of headlines
Which type of news is usually only available once a day?
Newspaper news
What does “published online” mean?
News posted on the internet for readers
What lesson does the story show about technology?
New technology makes things faster and easier, but traditions still have value
Who said, “You are lucky you have the internet for research”?
her dad
What did Amanda say she liked about internet news?
It tells news when it happens
Which type of news does Amanda prefer, and why?
Internet news — because it is fast and current
What does Amanda mean when she calls her dad “old school”?
He prefers older/traditional ways
If you were Amanda, which type of news would you prefer and why?
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