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Name at least 4 characters from "Lemonade War".
Evan, Jessie, Mrs. Treski, Scott Spencer, Megan Moriarty, etc.
In Chapter 1, where was Evan hiding? Why was he hiding?
Evan was hiding in their basement because he wanted to be away from others, especially Jessie.
What does Evan think of Scott Spencer?
He calls him a "weasel" and says he always cheats.
What book does Jessie like to read when she is upset or confused?
"Charlotte's Web"
What is the overall setting of "Lemonade War"?
a suburban neighborhood, Evan and Jessie's house
What caused Evan and Jessie to start the "Lemonade War"?
They got into a fight
What does it mean to "visualize" something?
To picture something you are reading in your head (like a movie) while reading it
Why does Evan resent Jessie?
She is moving up to 4th grade and going to be in his class.
How did Jessie react to the letter versus Evan?
Jessie was very happy and excited to fit in with the 4th graders. Evan was very upset and did not want Jessie in his class.
If you are putting events in chronological order, what does that mean?
In order of when they took place (like a timeline)
What did Evan do when Jessie came downstairs into the basement looking for him?
He tried to stay as still and quiet as possible so she wouldn't know where he was.
Why do Jessie and Megan succeed the first day of their lemonade stand?
Why did Jessie chose Megan to be her partner for the lemonade war?
Give 2 reasons why Evan does not want Jessie in his 4th grade class.
He is worried Jessie will show him up (because she is so smart), and is concerned she will embarrass him.
What are 2 character traits of both Jessie and Evan?
Evan - rude, people smart
Jessie - helpful, book smart (especially math)
Who sabotaged Evan's lemonade? Why
Jessie, Scott, or Megan?
Jessie did because she didn't want Evan to win while she was at the beach all day long.
Who are the protagonists (main characters) of the story? Who is the antagonists (the problem character)?
Protagonists - Evan/Jessie
Antagonist - Scott Spencer
Why is Chapter 5: Competition important to the plot of "Lemonade War"?
It is when Evan and Jessie make a bet to sell the most lemonade.
How does Jessie convince Megan that they can make $12 from 3 lemonade cans?
She draws a picture - like a story problem
Which of these items did Jessie not put in Evan's lemonade?
dirt, a slug, an earthworm, fruit flies, gnats
dirt, slug, and gnats
Write a 3-5 sentence summary of the novel "Lemonade War".
answers will vary
What is the theme of "Lemonade War"?
If you are mean to others, it will come back to you.
You can learn from your mistakes.
It is important to respect others more than anything.
Something gained does not come without being earned.