The Day I Couldn't Breathe
What did the character in the book want to win if she won the race?
A blue ribbon and a letter from the president.
Name a trigger for asthma.
pollen, cat hair, dust, etc.
What store sponsors the parade?
Macy's
Tell me about the weather during the fall.
cool, crisp, etc.
What day is Thanksgiving this year?
November 26th
True or False:
The girl in the story rode in a firetruck to the hospital
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What is something you will see during the parade?
balloons, floats, musicians, bands, etc.
What happens to the leaves in the fall?
they turn colors, they fall, they die
What kind of food will you eat on Thanksgiving?
acceptable answers
What was the character in the book's main trigger for her asthma attack?
a. cat hair
b. dust
c. pollen
c. pollen
What happens during an asthma attack?
Muscles _______ airways.
a. squeeze
b. dance
c. stretch
a. squeeze
Name two balloons you hope to see in the parade this year!
acceptable balloons
What do animals do in the fall?
a. gather food
b. have babies
c. make smores
a. gather food
What animal do most people eat at their Thanksgiving dinner?
turkey
What is wheezing? Can you make the wheezing sound?
acceptable answers
What happens during an asthma attack?
________ blocks (clogs) airways.
a. cake
b. mucus
c. blood
b. mucus
What city is the Macy's Day Parade held in?
New York City, NY
What is a synonym for fall?
Autumn!
What will you watch on TV on Thanksgiving? Hint: there are balloons, floats, and performers!
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the tool called that should have helped the character in the book, but sadly, it was empty?
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Name three main symptoms of an asthma attack.
wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath
What is something you will NOT see during the parade this year? Why? How will people watch it?
spectators/crowds
because of the coronavirus
on TV
What are two main holidays celebrated during the fall?
Halloween and Thanksgiving
What colors are associated with Thanksgiving?
a. red, white, and blue
b. green and red
c. orange, yellow, and brown
c. orange, yellow, and brown