Vocab
To use or take something from someone, but you are going to return it eventually.
The scooter was in the sale section when Sophie and her dad went back to the toy store.
True
How often was Sophie thinking about the scooter after they saw it in the store?
She was thinking about it all the time.
Sophie has been ___ around the house lately.
Helpful
What is something that you saved up money for? Or Eagle Bucks for?
What does "glance" mean? (Paragraph 5)
It means to look at something very quickly.
Sophie's dad agreed to pay for part of the scooter.
True
Did Sophia want two scooters or one? Or did she want to ride both? (Morgan!!)
Sophia wanted a new scooter to replace her old one; she only wanted to ride one.
Sophie got her old scooter ___ years ago for her birthday.
Three
How did Sophia feel at first when she couldn't get the scooter? (Arielle!!)
Answers will vary! She may have felt sad, disappointed, etc.
What is an "allowance"? (Paragraph 11)
Sophia was a baby in the story. (Jeremy!!)
False
What will Sophie use her allowance for instead of using it for a little treat?
She will pay her dad back for the scooter.
Sophie ____ asked her parents for much lately.
Hasn't
How do you think Sophie will feel when she gives her dad her allowance each week? Why?
Answers will vary! She may feel obligated to pay back her loan or she may feel a little sad that she has to give up some of her allowance.
What does "lend" mean? (Paragraph 7)
To give someone something, but you understand that they will return it.
Sophia really does not like scooters. (Morgan!!)
False
How did Sophie feel after she got her scooter?
She felt excited; she couldn't wait to ride her new scooter!
A few ___ later, Dad and I were back in the store. (Arielle!!)
Weeks
Sophie borrowed money for her new scooter. When are other times people might borrow money?
What does "shone" mean? (Paragraph 1)
When something reflects light and is shiny.
Sophie's did not want to help her buy the scooter.
False.
How long does Sophie's dad think it will take her to pay him back?
A couple of months
Sophie gets ___ a week for her allowance.
$5
What do you think Sophie will do with her old scooter?
Answers will vary! Sophie may give her old scooter to a sibling or friend, she may donate it.