Play
Where do we find the settings in the play?
This character lets the children hold the car wash at their parking lot.
Mr. Diaz
Define the word suspect.
The suspect was interviewed by the police detectives.
a person thought to be guilt of a crime or offense.
What does W.O.W. stand for?
Words on Wheels
What is a character list?
The list of all the characters in the play on the first page.
This character helps the children come up with ideas about how they can raise money for W.O.W.
Jake
Define the word prior.
Jane will complete her homework prior to swimming in the pool.
earlier/ before/ previous/ in advance.
What is W.O.W.'s problem?
The library doesn't have any more funding to continue on.
How many acts are in the play?
This character is the librarian for W.O.W.
Mrs. Nyguen
Define the word scheme.
Alexia schemed about how she could throw a surprise birthday part for her friend Rachel.
plan
What story is Mrs. Nyguen alluding to when she mentions having the "golden touch"?
King Midas- an ancient Greek Myth
What do the words in parentheses tell us?
stage directions (what the character is doing or feeling)
These three characters are friends of Illeana who fundraise money to help W.O.W. stay in business.
Jason, Shane, Erica,
Define the word speculated.
He speculated that the weather would be rainy tomorrow.
guess
What are some of the ideas that Illeana and her friends consider to help raise money for W.O.W.?
Selling baseball cards, selling their bike, having a bake sale, holding a car wash
What is the dialogue in a play called?
A script.
The character who interviewed the children on T.V.
Maria Kopanas
Define the word misjudged.
The boy misjudged how long it would take for him to complete his project and had to stay up all night.
formed a wrong opinion or conclusion
What is the theme (lesson) of the play?
We can all come together to help the community