My New Scooter

Vocab

100

What does "borrow" mean? (Paragraph 9)

To use or take something from someone, but you are going to return it eventually. 

200

What does "glance" mean? (Paragraph 5)

It means to look at something very quickly. 

300

What is an "allowance"? (Paragraph 11)

An amount of money that is given at the same time every day, week, month, year, etc. 

400

What does "lend" mean? (Paragraph 7)

To give someone something, but you understand that they will return it. 

500

What does "shone" mean? (Paragraph 1)

When something reflects light and is shiny. 

True/False

100

The scooter was in the sale section when Sophie and her dad went back to the toy store. 

True 

200

Sophie's dad agreed to pay for part of the scooter. 

True

300

Sophia was a baby in the story. (Jeremy!!)

False

400

Sophia really does not like scooters. (Morgan!!)

False

500

Sophie's did not want to help her buy the scooter. 

False. 

Short Answer

100

How often was Sophie thinking about the scooter after they saw it in the store?

She was thinking about it all the time. 

200

Did Sophia want two scooters or one? Or did she want to ride both? (Morgan!!)

Sophia wanted a new scooter to replace her old one; she only wanted to ride one. 

300

What will Sophie use her allowance for instead of using it for a little treat? 

She will pay her dad back for the scooter. 

400

How did Sophie feel after she got her scooter? 

She felt excited; she couldn't wait to ride her new scooter!

500

How long does Sophie's dad think it will take her to pay him back? 

A couple of months

Fill in the Blank

100

Sophie has been ___ around the house lately. 

Helpful 

200

Sophie got her old scooter ___ years ago for her birthday. 

Three

300

Sophie ____ asked her parents for much lately. 

Hasn't 

400

A few ___ later, Dad and I were back in the store. (Arielle!!)

Weeks

500

Sophie gets ___ a week for her allowance. 

$5

Inference

100

What is something that you saved up money for? Or Eagle Bucks for? 

Answers will vary! :)

200

How did Sophia feel at first when she couldn't get the scooter? (Arielle!!)

Answers will vary! She may have felt sad, disappointed, etc. 

300

How do you think Sophie will feel when she gives her dad her allowance each week? Why?

Answers will vary! She may feel obligated to pay back her loan or she may feel a little sad that she has to give up some of her allowance. 

400

Sophie borrowed money for her new scooter. When are other times people might borrow money? 

People might borrow money to buy a house, to buy a car, etc. 

500

What do you think Sophie will do with her old scooter? 

Answers will vary! Sophie may give her old scooter to a sibling or friend, she may donate it.