"The AUDIENCE went wild!" What does AUDIENCE mean?
The people who watch and listen during a show
100
What evidence in the story proves that Kwan is "flexible"?
She did tumbles and twists on the trampoline. She could touch her toes.
100
Put the following events in the correct order: (A) Kwan goes outside to take a break (B) Kwan keeps making mistakes on the violin (C) Mrs. Nakazawa broke her wrist
B, A, C
100
What is the "main idea" of this story?
(A) Kwan wants her parents to perform with her in talent show (B)Kwan wants to perform something well in the talent show (C) Kwan wants Mr. Pinkerton to come to the talent show
100
"We'll use this tool to slow down your PACE". What does PACE mean?
the speed of rhythm or beat
200
"He GRIMACED as she played the piece." What does GRIMACE mean?
To scowl or make a frown face
200
What evidence in the story proves that Kwan takes precautions to be "safe"?
She had her parents spot her on the trampoline. She warmed up her muscles before jumping.
200
Put these events in order: (A) Kwan decides to to trampoline act for the talent show (B) Kwan's parents spot for her in the backyard (C) Mr. Pinkerton grimaced at the way she played the violin piece
C, B, A
200
What is distracting Kwan as she practices the violin?
(A) The cross way Mr Pinkerton looks at her (B) The ticking of the new tool (B) The trampoline outside
200
Name two of Kwan's talents.
Violin; Jumping on trampoline
300
"Kwan planned to AUDITION for the youth orchestra." What does AUDITION mean?
to try out; to interview for a part
300
What evidence in the story proves that Kwan is "obedient"?
She listens to adults and does as she is told. She followed Mr Pinkerton's advice during practice
300
What happened first? (A) Kwan threw a ball while jumping in the air (B) Mrs. Nakazawa went roller-skating with her daughter (C) The audience gave Kwan a "jumping ovation"
A
300
How does Mr.Pinkerton get Kwan to slow down her playing on the violin?
(A) He gives her a new tool that ticks to the beat (B) He claps his hands to the beat (C) He writes a note on her music sheets
300
What evidence in the story proves that Kwan is "determined" and doesn't quit when things get hard.
continued practicing on violin until she got it right; thought of another talent to do
400
"She needed to IMPROVE her playing." What does IMPROVE mean?
make better; achieve
400
What evidence in the story proves that Kwan is "resilient" or can recover quickly from a problem?
She thought of a new talent to do for the talent show when she learned of Mrs. Nakazawa's broken wrist.
400
What happened last? (A) Kwan threw a ball while jumping in the air (B) Mrs. Nakazawa went roller-skating with her daughter (C) The audience gave Kwan a "jumping ovation"
C
400
What helped Kwan feel better and more ready to practice the violin?
(A) She heard that Mrs. Nakazawa broke her wrist (B) She went roller-skating with a friend (C) She took a break and jumped on the trampoline
400
What two events did Kwan want to participate in at school?
Talent Show and Youth Orchestra
500
"No wonder Mr. Pinkerton was CROSS with her careless mistakes." What does CROSS mean?
annoyed or irritated
500
What evidence in the text proves that Kwan was "proud" of herself?
Kwan was feeling very sure of herself. Mr. Pinkerton was happy with how she played. Mrs. N. said it sounded wonderful.
500
When did Mr. Pinkerton give Kwan the new tool that ticks out the beat she is to follow? (A) just before the talent show began (B)after she took her trampoline break (C) before she took her trampoline break
C
500
What is a "jumping" ovation AND how is it different that a "standing" ovation?
(check student's answer)
500
Is Kwan a positive-thinking person or a negative-thinking person? Prove your answer.
Positive; She has an I CAN attitude about things. She finds solutions to her problems and makes things better