This Mask is Beautiful
Describe the girls favorite mask in the story.
The mask looked like a cat. It was orange and had feathers.
What do you do when you want to speak in the classroom?
I raise my hand.
How was Abraham's house when he was born?
He was born a long time ago in a on-room house. The log cabin was made of wood. It had a dirt floor.
What were Lola and Lucy doing at the beginning of the story?
They were helping their mom set up her spinach pie booth.
Why was the Alaskan mask her least favorite?
She didn't like the Alaskan mask because it didn't have feathers, or colors, and the lines made it look like it was sad.
What do you do when your teacher is speaking?
I pay attention when the teacher is speaking.
What did Abraham's father teach him when he grew up?
His father taught him to build fences.
What do Lola and Lucy's parents do for a living?
The are farmers. They grow spinach for the pies they sell at the farmers market.
How did the puppet mask from Japan look?
It was very small and it had real hair on it.
What do you do when you make a mess?
I clean it up.
What was Abraham's job right before he became president?
He was a lawyer.
What did the girls see?
They saw a big sign that read "Pete's Perfect Pies" and it was larger than their sign.
How did the mask from Italy look?
It looked like a bird's face. It had a pointed nose.
How do you treat each other?
I am kind to others.
What did Abraham say in his speech?
He told the people he wanted to be president of the United States.
What does Pete's friend do with her profits?
She donates them to a local animal shelter.
Which mask had sharp teeth?
N'Tomo mask from Mali
When do you help the teacher?
We can pass out snacks and turn the lights on or off.
What kind of jobs did he have and what did he enjoy doing?
He worked as a farmer, on a boat, in a store, post office, a lawyer, and president. He enjoyed reading books.
What is the main problem in the story and how do they solve it?
The girls found another person that sells the same pies as them and so they had competition. Pete is going to tell his customers about Lola and Lucy's booth.