Vocabulary
This word means to ask for something urgently.
A. Scurries
B. Plead
C. Culture
B. Plead
What happens at the beginning of the story?
The narrator (Rubina) runs home excited about a party invitation.
What is the main problem at the start of the story?
Sana is not invited to the party, and the narrator (Rubina) must decide whether to bring her.
Who is the narrator's little sister who eats the lollipop?
Sana
What is one reason the author wrote this story?
To tell a story about siblings and fairness/friendship.
This word means to move quickly.
A. Invited
B. Share
C. Scurries
C. Scurries
What happens at the party that is important to the story?
Sana gets lots of prizes and a big red lollipop; the narrator (Rubina) saves hers.
What problem happens with the lollipop?
Sana eats the narrator's big red lollipop.
Who is the friend who throws the birthday party in the story?
Sally
Is the author's purpose mainly to inform, persuade, or entertain?
Entertain
This word means rules, beliefs, celebrations shared by a group.
A. Scurries
B. Culture
C. Invited
B. Culture
How does the story end?
Sana brings the narrator a big green lollipop and they become friends
How does Ami solve the problem of who must take the little sister to parties at the end?
Ami insists Sana take Maryam, but later the narrator (Rubina) stops Ami so Sana can go alone.
Where does the narrator hide the big red lollipop to save it?
On top shelf of the fridge.
Who is the best audience for this book?
Young children (2nd grade) or families with young kids.
A. Invite
B. Scurries
C. Share
A. Invite
What problem happens in the middle with the lollipop?
The narrator's big red lollipop is eaten by Sana.
What solution makes the narrator and Sana become friends again?
Sana gives the narrator (Rubina) a big green lollipop after her party
Name two characters besides Sana and the narrator (Rubina).
Ami and sally and Maryam (little sister)
What message about fairness or sharing does the story teach?
Sharing can be complicated, but kindness can fix problems; think about others.
This word means to split or use something at the same time as someone else.
A. Share
B. Invite
C. Plead
A. Share
Name one way the narrator's feelings change from the beginning to the end.
Starts excited and angry (about Sana and parties), ends happy and friends with Sana.
Think like the characters: What could be another solution to the lollipop problem that would be fair?
Share the lollipop right away or agree on one piece for each sister.
Describe the setting of the party and one thing that happens there.
At a friend's house with games, cake, and party bags; Sana wins prizes and gets a big red lollipop.
How does the author show the audience what it feels like to be left out or treated unfairly? Give one example from the text
The narrator is not invited to parties and feels sad/left out; example: "I don't get any invitations for a really long time"