Vaccine Basics
What is the vaccine’s purpose in the story?
To teach the immune system how to fight germs
What is the immune system often compared to?
The body’s army?
“Once upon a sneeze…” is an example of this.
Personification or a story-style opening?.
What does herd immunity help stop?
The spread of germs.
What tone best describes the story?
Lighthearted and educational.
How does the vaccine act in the body?
It acts like a real germ
What does the immune system create in response to germs?
Antibodies.
“The immune system was like the body’s army.” What’s this called?
Simile.
Who benefits when many people are vaccinated?
Everyone, even those who aren’t.
Which feeling does the story avoid?
Fear and/or sadness.
Why isn’t Vaccine considered dangerous?
She is made from the weakest parts of a germ.
What does the immune system do after meeting a vaccine?
Memorize its antigen.
“The B cell asked her a question.” What’s this an example of?
Personification.
Is herd immunity only for animals?
No.
What’s the story’s main message?
Vaccines help protect our bodies.
What does Booster do in the story?
To remind and retrain the immune system how to fight.
What are stored for later use to fight future germs?
Instructions or memory cells.
Which line compares antibodies to tools?
"Antibodies are tools that lock onto antigens."
How does herd immunity work in a classroom setting?
If most kids are vaccinated, it protects everyone.
Why is the story told in a fun and playful tone?
To help young readers understand tough concepts.
What does the vaccine help the body do faster?
Fight off real germs faster.
What do B cells do in the story to help fight germs?
They create antibodies?
Why use figurative language in this story?
To make science easier to understand and engaging.
Which statement best explains herd immunity?
It protects the group when many are immune.
What would be an inaccurate theme for the story?
“Vaccines are bad”