Open Syllables
Read "humid" Divide into syllables and explain what type they are
hu (open)
mid (closed)
Read "cactus" Divide into syllables and explain each type
cac (closed)
tus (closed)
Who carried the sign?
Where was the plant sale held?
It was held on the school playground.
They held a plant sale to raise money for school/library books.
Read "rodent" Divide into syllables and explain each type.
ro (open)
dent (closed)
Read "splendid" Divide into syllables and explain each type
splen (closed)
did (closed)
Wind blew it into a muddy puddle, and the wet paper tore when Ben grabbed it.
When would the sale begin?
The sale would begin after lunch on Friday.
Why did the children need a replacement sign?
They needed a replacement because the original became wet and tore.
Read "stipend" Divide into syllables and explain each type
sti (open)
pend (closed)
Read "disrupt" Divide into syllables and explain each type
dis (closed)
rupt (closed)
Who warned about the wind? And what did that person notice?
Mia. She noticed that the tree branches were moving a lot.
When did Ava paint the original sign, and when did the children paint the replacement?
The original was painted Thursday afternoon. The replacement was painted during Friday's recess.
Why did Ava probably fold her arms and look away? What supports your inference? (How do you know)
She was likely upset/disappointed/frustrated because the sign she had worked hard to paint on was ruined.
(Or other supported feeling)
Read "locust" Divide into syllables and explain each type
lo (open)
cust (closed)
Read "disinfect" Divide into syllables and explain each type
dis (closed)
in (closed)
fect (closed)
What did each child contribute to the replacement sign?
Ava painted the words, Ben drew arrows, and Mia helped attach string to the holes.
Where did they leave the replacement to dry, and where did they display it?
They left it to dry beside the classroom window. They displayed it on the fence beside the playground entrance.
Why did the children probably choose cardboard instead of thin paper?
They probably chose cardboard because they wanted a sturdier replacement. The first paper sign tore when wet.
The text does not say cardboard is waterproof.
Read "bionic" Divide into syllables and explain each type
bi (open)
on (closed)
ic (closed)
Read "athletic" Divide into syllables and explain each type
ath (closed)
let (closed)
ic (closed)
What does Ben do differently by the end. Support your answer with an earlier and a later reaction.
At first Ben dismisses the warning and leaves the sign unsecured.
Later, he helps tie the replacement to the fence and checks every knot. He becomes more careful.
Where and when does the story show that the replacement sign works? Give 2 supporting details.
The story shows the replacement worked at the playground entrance after lunch.
Visitors follow the arrows to the tables.
Ava says the sign is doing its job.
Why might Ben's final actions show that he learned something? Use 2 details.
They show he learned something because he initially ignored a warning and left the sign unsecured.
Later, he helps secure the new sign and checks the knots, suggesting he learned to take precautions rather than rush.