The Burps
Where did George have his first burp in this story?
in the school yard
Which literary element is this an example of?:
"...George felt something pop in his stomach. It was like someone had punctured a balloon."
simile - comparison using "like" or "as"
What is the name of Louie's band?
The Runny Noses
action figure
a doll with moving limbs (arms and legs), often including accessories
What topic is Mrs. Kelly's class studying in this book?
Hawaii, the 50th state of the US
According to George (after his first burp), how do you catch a squirrel?
Climb a tree and act like a nut!
Which sentence about skateboarding is a simile?
1. It's surfing on land.
2. It's kinda like surfing on land.
3. It's similar to surfing on land.
4. Surfing on land is skateboarding.
2. It's kinda like surfing on land.
How did Alex make the action figures look more "Hawaiian"?
He put grass skirts on them.
rehearse
to practice for a performance
What two instruments can George play?
keyboard and tuba
What event was George participating in when he "let out the loudest burp in the history of Edith B. Sugarman Elementary School,"?
at the talent show
Louie is always trying to prove to his friends that he is cool, smart, and good at things. This is an example of which type of conflict? (choose 2 answers)
- character vs. nature
- character vs. society (the way most people think)
- character vs. supernatural (god or magic)
- character vs. self
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
What's the name of the Hawaiian volcano which George and Alex modeled their volcano project after?
Mauna Loa
roadie
the person who helps the band set up and manage equipment
What does Max do for the band?
He makes sandwiches.
In this story, George had a "mini magic burp" in the cafeteria one day. What did George say to Louie about his band after that mini burp?
"You should sing solo. So low no one can hear you."
Louie is always trying to make George feel stupid or take George's ideas. What is this type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
(good vs. evil)
What three ingredients did George and Alex use to make the fake lava for their model volcano?
baking soda, cherry Jell-O, and vinegar
accuse
to say that someone has done something wrong
According to George, who were the first people to develop skateboarding?
surfers
George mentions having two burps outside of school. Where was he when he had these two burps?
- the storage room of his mom's craft store
- the shower
Louie is a bully and always trying to put others down by being mean. From this story, we now know why he is always trying to show that he's better than others. Why is that?
Louie is constantly overshadowed by his older brother, Sam.
What two actions made George so popular during the band's performance at the talent show?
He played keyboard with his feet/toes.
He "dive-bombed" off the stage and into the crowd.
puncture
to make a hole in something that was sealed
What is Louie's only award in his home?
3rd place in a swimming race