Vocabulary
Men, women and children who live in a village or town.
Townspeople
Who are the main characters in this story? (2)
Norman and the signmaker
Is the part with the "No School Today" sign something that could really happen?
True or False? You should NEVER apologize when you make a mistake.
False
Which thing could not really happen? "Knock heads" or "Eat your hat"?
Eat your hat.
To say you are sorry.
Apologize
When Norman made the sign that said "Bank Closed", where did he tell people to deposit their money instead?
In the trash can.
True or False? When the principal, teacher and kids read the "No school today" sign, they all went home.
True
What did Norman do with all of the presents he got from putting up the sign "Buy Norman a Toy" at the toy store?
He returned them
What did Norman's banner say?
Don't blame the signmaker. I tricked you and I'm sorry. - Norman
To hold somebody responsible for something bad or wrong.
Blame
When the sign maker returned and had no idea about Norman's tricks, what did the townspeople do?
Angrily chased him into the woods.
What did the children say when they read the "No school today" sign?
"Hooray!!!"
When Norman realized he had made a mistake, what did he do outside of the grocery store?
Cleaned up all of the trash.
Why did the townspeople call themselves fools?
For obeying signs without thinking.
A thought or a plan
Idea
What is the thing that Norman said he "always wanted to do"?
Jump in the fountain
What did the teacher say when she read the "No School Today" sign?
"No one informed me."
What did Norman do to show that he was sorry for playing tricks on the townspeople?
He put all of the correct signs back up so that the town would be safe again.
What is the genre of this story?
Humorous Fiction
Something that has a lot of meaning or worth.
Important
Name 3 things that Norman did to help the sign maker everyday.
Cut wood
Clean brushes
Mix colors
Paint simple signs
What did the principal say when he read the "No School Today" sign?
"No school? How could I forget such a thing?"
What message is the author trying to give us?
Learn from your mistakes and say you're sorry and make things right.
Why did the sign maker leave Norman alone in the shop for the day?
He had to go paint a large sign on a storefront in the next town.