Who
Who laughed at Jeremy when he was wearing his Mr. Alfrey shoes?
the students in class
What did Jeremy want?
Those black and white high top shoes
Where did the story take place?
The city, school, thrift shop, outside, Jeremy's house
Why did Jeremy want those shoes?
Because everyone else had school had them and was wearing them.
How did Jeremy feel when everyone else at school had those shoes?
Jealous and sad that he did not have them.
Who did Jeremy decide to give those shoes to?
Antonio
What does grandma say that Jeremy needs?
Snow boots / winter boots
Where did Jeremy and Grandma go to look for shoes?
Store and 3 thrift shops
Why did Jeremy buy the shoes with his own money?
Because grandma said she can't buy shoes for him that do not fit.
How come Jeremy’s grandmother said there is no room for want around here just need?
His grandmother says that they can only get things they need because they have to be able to afford it. Grandma says Jeremy needs winter boots for winter, not new sneakers.
Besides Jeremy, who else did not have those shoes?
Antonio
What happened to Jeremy’s shoes during kickball?
They broke, fell apart, became old.
Where did Jeremy finally find those shoes?
at the 3rd thrift shop
Why can we describe Jeremy as being generous and thoughtful?
Because Jeremy gave the shoes he bought to Antonio. Antonio needed those shoes because his shoes fell apart.
How did Jeremy feel when he went back to class in his Mr. Alfrey shoes?
He was embarrassed, angry, and upset when the students were laughing at him.
Who are the characters in the story? Name 3 more characters
Jeremy, Grandma, Antonio, Mr. Alfrey,
What did Grandma decide to do when she saw Jeremy was upset?
She decided to take Jeremy shopping for those shoes.
When did Jeremy realize he should give those shoes to Antonio?
When he sees that Antonio's shoes are falling apart and that he has smaller feet than him.
Why did Jeremy never wear those black and white shoes to school?
Because they were too small and tight.
How do you think Antonio feels when he gets the shoes from Jeremy?
He feels lucky, special, and proud to have those new shoes.
Who is the main character?
Jeremy
What did Jeremy decide to do at the end of the story?
He decided to give those shoes to Antonio.
When does he bring the shoes to Antonio?
In the morning when it was snowing.
Why was Jeremy happy at the end of the story?
Because he was able to wear his new winter boots that no one else had.
How did Jeremy feel when his teacher said take off your shoes and put on your winter boots?
He was excited because he got to put on and wear new winter boots that no one else had.