Story Questions
Where does the story take place?
Blue misty mountains.
Define abundant.
a lot of something, more than enough
Philip felt his stomach rumble. He looked at the clock. It was lunch time. His mom was not home. She always made his lunch. Philip waited longer. He was hungry. Then he got out the peanut butter and jelly. He also got out bread. Philip make a sandwich. He ate it for lunch. 1. What is the problem? 2. What is the solution?
Problem: Philip was hungry and his mom was not home.
Solution: He made himself a sandwhich.
I walked through the park on my way home from school. It was a cold day in November. I saw the colorful leaves falling. The leaves covered the path. They crunched under my feet.
What time of year is it in the story?
Fall
Jerry wished that his parents hadn't gone out that night. He also wished his older sister had kept quiet. She told their mom that they didn't need a baby-sitter. She thought that she was too old. She was thirteen years old.
Jerry and his sister were in the house alone. It was raining hard outside. There was a big flash of lightning and a clap of thunder. Jerry was underneath his blankets trying to be brave. His sister was calm. She wasn't afraid at all.
How is the storm making Jerry feel?
He is scared.
Name at least two ways the quilt maker made her quilts from.
deepest part of the ocean
snow
wildflowers
sunset
What does seize mean?
to take or grab something without permission.
Tania was playing outside. It was a very hot day. She ran around kicking the soccer ball. She felt really hot for awhile. Her legs felt tired. She sat down in the shade and drank a glass of water. She felt much better.
What was the problem.
She got to hot playing outside.
I walked through the park on my way home from school. It was a cold day in November. I saw the colorful leaves falling. The leaves covered the path. They crunched under my feet.
Where is the narrator in the story?
In the park
Jerry wished that his parents hadn't gone out that night. He also wished his older sister had kept quiet. She told their mom that they didn't need a baby-sitter. She thought that she was too old. She was thirteen years old.
Jerry and his sister were in the house alone. It was raining hard outside. There was a big flash of lightning and a clap of thunder. Jerry was underneath his blankets trying to be brave. His sister was calm. She wasn't afraid at all.
How does Jerry's sister feel about the storm?
She is calm. She is not afraid.
What did the quilt maker say when ask if she would sell her quilts?
I give my quilts to the poor and homeless. Not for the rich.
Describe mighty.
very strong or powerful.
Tania was playing outside. It was a very hot day. She ran around kicking the soccer ball. She felt really hot for awhile. Her legs felt tired. She sat down in the shade and drank a glass of water. She felt much better.
What was the solution?
She sat in the shade and drank water.
Ed's bus drove into the city. It was very dark outside. He and his older brother were going to Grandma's house. Ed was tired from the long ride. He couldn't wait to get to Grandma's. She would have a big dinner waiting for them.
Where were Ed and his brother?
on a bus in the city.
How does the king feel in the story, The Quilt makers gift?
He is unhappy.
What did the quilt maker do on the darkest, coldest nights?
She found someone sleeping in the cold and wrapped her quilt around them.
Define fierce.
strong, wild, full of energy.
Cheryl sat on her bed, reading. Then she heard water splashing on the floor. She ran to her bathroom. Cheryl saw a puddle of water on the floor. The bathtub was full. Water was spilling over the top. The floor was soaked. Cheryl turned off the water and dried the floor.
What was the problem?
The bathtub was overflowing with water.
Ed's bus drove into the city. It was very dark outside. He and his older brother were going to Grandma's house. Ed was tired from the long ride. He couldn't wait to get to Grandma's. She would have a big dinner waiting for them.
What time of day is it in the passage?
It was evening.
Describe the quilt maker.
She is kind.
Describe the king that lived nearby?
He was a very powerful and greedy king who like nothing better than receiving gifts.
What does delight mean?
feeling great happiness or joy.
Cheryl sat on her bed, reading. Then she heard water splashing on the floor. She ran to her bathroom. Cheryl saw a puddle of water on the floor. The bathtub was full. Water was spilling over the top. The floor was soaked. Cheryl turned off the water and dried the floor.
What was the solution?
She turned the water off and dried the floor.
Kisha walked along the sand. The waves crashed on the shore. She knew that the water was icy cold. She stayed far away from the waves. It was different to be here in January instead of July.
Where is Kisha?
at the beach.
How does the king feel at the end of the story?
He was very happy. He went down to the village at night and gave away the quilt makers quilts.