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Who are the characters in Signmaker's Assistant? 

Norman and the signmaker.

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Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?
He thinks it is funny.
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What does the word assistant mean? The teacher asked her assistant to help her clean up the classroom.
helper
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What does the word clear mean? Jim will clear the dirty dishes from the table after supper.
move
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Where do we need a comma in this sentence? Jan played a few tricks on April 1 2011.
April 1, 2011
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Which sign does Norman paint while the sign maker naps? This is the first sign Norman makes. 

NO SCHOOL TODAY

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Why do the people of the town take down Norman's signs?
They don't think Norman's signs are funny.
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What does the word polite mean? The polite girl held the door open for her grandfather.
having good manners
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What does the word trouble mean? Jill is having trouble tying her shoe.
problems
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What is wrong with this sentence? Julio was born on July, 4, 2002.
You don't need a comma after July. July 4, 2002
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Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING sign?
at the fountain
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What does Norman learn at the END of the story?
Jokes that cause problems are not funny.
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What does the word agreed mean? Matt thinks basketball is the best sport, and Amy agreed. 

have the same idea or to say yes.

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I did not study for the test so I _________.

(succeeded, failed)

failed

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Where do we need to put a comma in this sentence? On June 23 2012, workers began building the new school.
June 23, 2012
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What might have happened if the signmaker had seen Norman painting the BUY NORMAN A PRESENT sign?
He would have scolded Norman
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Why are signs important? What happened when their were no signs?

Signs tell information. People can become confused. 
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What does the word tearing mean?

The dog was tearing the papers. 

Ripping 

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The ______ is helping to put up this sign.

(assistant, wisdom)

assistant

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Where do we need a comma?

We live in Woodbridge New Jersey.

Woodbridge, New Jersey

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How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly signs?

Hint (p.137-139)

He uses pictures/illustrations to show it

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The townspeople think _______ made the silly signs. 

The sign maker.

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What does wisdom mean?

The teacher has a lot of wisdom so she teaches us. 

Knowledge, good advice.

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My friend is very good manners, he is _________.

(polite, trouble)

polite

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What do we need to fix in this sentence? Have you ever been to New York, City, New York?

Take away the comma after York. New York City, New York