Setting
Give at least 1 detail about the setting in Thin Ice. (remember that the setting is the time and place)
Place: Swenson's pond, pond covered in ice/ snow
Time: afternoon, late winter or early spring
Who are the main characters in Thin Ice?
Rosa and Manny
Why did Dr. Carson get glasses?
He failed an eye test.
Which came first: Ben Carson leads the first team of doctors to separate twins joined at the head OR Ben starts the Carson Scholars Fund?
Ben leads the first team of doctors to separate twins joined at the head
What does Mrs. Thoennes' family have for dinner almost every Tuesday?
tacos!!!!!
Which happened first: Ben publishes a book about his life or his mom learns to read?
His mom learns to read (pages 8, 16)
Sonya Carson
Why did Rose say that the pond wasn't safe?
Papi told her the ice isn't safe anymore.
What happened first: Manny pretends that the notebook is a hockey puck OR Manny pretends to be a tightrope walker?
Manny pretends to be a tightrope walker (pages 3,5)
At which 2 grocery stores does Mrs. Thoennes' family mainly shop?
Aldi and Kroger
Who said, "People spend more time planning a birthday party than their lives. Start making specific plans," and where is this quote found?
Quote by Dr. Carson, inside back cover
Manny demonstrates dangerous and wreckless behavior in Thin Ice. Give evidence from the text to support this.
does not listen to his cousin, goes out on ice to get notebook, skates around on ice
Why did Ben's grades suddenly drop in 5th grade?
Ben's family moved and his new school was much harder. (page 3)
In what year was the Dr. Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine opened?
2011
What is Mrs. Thoennes favorite color?
green
Read the sentence that gives a clue that the story Thin Ice takes place in late winter or early fall.
page 4- "Though the winter was getting warmer, their pong was still covered with ice."
How many tv shows per week was Ben Carson allowed to watch when he was in 5th grade?
3 (page 8)
He is holding on to her, will pull her under the water, and they will both drown. (page 14)
Which happened first: Rosa tries to get Manny to grab and branch OR Rose falls into the water?
Rosa tries to get Manny to grab the branch (pages 12, 13)
In what subject did Mrs. Thoennes get a C on her first grade report card?
Math
Reading
Handwriting
Science
Handwriting
In what city do Rosa and Manny live? (I promise it's in the book!)
Cleveland (page 24)
How old did Dr. Carson turn this year?
68 years old
Why was Ben looking for books in the library?
His mom required him to read 2 library books each week. (page 8)
Which happened first: Rosa knows what she's going to write about for her homework OR Rosa and Manuel's parents are called and told to meet the kids at the hospital?
Rosa and Manuel's parents are called and told to meet the kids at the hospital (pages 22, 23)
Which 5 prize does Mrs. Thoennes sneak and have during lunch sometimes?
Hershey kisses (yuumy!)