Vocabulary
What does donate mean?
to give
What did the boy draw on his sketch pad?
A bicycle / A unicycle
Why is the boy drawing a bicycle in his sketch book?
He wants a new bicycle
What is a synonym for friends? Who were friends in the story?
Pal, buddy The boy and the dog were pals.
Why is the dog sad when he was out on the street with the boy?
The dog was sad because he couldn't keep up with the boy.
What is an antonym for selfish?
Generous
What season is it in the story?
Winter
Why is the boy shoveling snow?
To earn money to buy a bicycle.
What is a synonym for trustworthy?
Loyal
Why does the boy take his bicycle apart?
To make a unicycle for his dog so he can run with the boy.
What does it mean to earn something?
To work for a reward / prize.
What is the boy saving his money for?
To buy a bicycle
Who is giving the boy money in his jar?
The people who's driveway the boy is shoveling.
What is a synonym for give?
Donate, distribute
What is a unicycle? What does the prefix uni stand for?
A unicycle has one wheel. The prefix uni means "one"
How does the dog feel when he's in the pet store.
What does the boy buy with his money?
A puppy
Does the boy end up buying the bicycle?
No he doesn't buy the bicycle because his mom gives him a bicycle for Christmas.
What is a synonym for collect?
To gather, save
What is Petco?
A Pet Store - that has supplies and services for pets.
What does determined mean? Who was determined in the story.
Determined means to put your mind to something and work hard for it. The boy was determined in the story.
Who finds the jar of money?
The boy's mother
How do the boys parents feel about him?
They are proud of him for working hard, earning, and saving his money towards something.
What is a synonym for inventive?
Creative
It shows the Petco logo on the bags at the end of the story and it says to Come to Petco and donate to a dog in need.