The Art Lesson
What was the item that Tommy snuck into school?
A box of crayons
What does Moses use to communicate since he is deaf?
He uses sign language
How did the class decide what project they would do?
They came up with options and took a vote
Today I ride, yesterday I ____________.
rode
What grade is Tommy in when the story begins?
Kindergarten
What instrument does Moses play?
The drum
Why is the class making a project?
Because the school is 50 years old
What is the best meaning for the underlined word:
I love learning about the past in history class.
a. To walk beside
b. A period of time that already happened
b. A period of time that already happened
What is the word that means not able to hear?
deaf
What is a way we know that Tommy loves art?
Draws all the time. Is very excited about it.
Why are the students at the concert given balloons?
So that they can feel the vibrations of the music.
Who did the students need to tell their idea to before they could begin?
The principal
We went to see (a,an) great play last week.
a
What is a drawing that is completed quickly with few details?
What is the special connection between the author and Tommy?
The author is writing about himself
What is Ms. Elwyn's job?
She is a percussionist.
What did the students need to do before they painted the mural?
Sketch out their drawings.
What is the best meaning for the underlined word: I did not know what ice cream flavor to pick.
a. To pull off or gather
b. To choose
b. to choose
What is a quick back and forth movement?
A vibration
Did Tommy enjoy the art class at the end of the story? Why or why not?
What is the last thing that happens before the concert begins?
The percussionist strikes the gong.
Why was the mural a good idea for an important project?
Today I drive yesterday I _______.
drove
What is the hitting or striking of an instrument to make music?
Percussion