The Author
Who is the author of this story?
Tedd Arnold
What sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
What might have happened if the signmaker had seen Norman painting the BUY NORMAN A PRESENT sign?
He would have scolded and been disappointed in Norman.
How does the author let the reader know what happens AFTER Norman puts up his silly sign?
He uses pictures to show it.
Where does Norman put up his OPEN FOR SWIMMING sign?
The fountain
What three kinds of words did the signmaker put on his signs?
Words of warning, words of wisdom, and words that say which door to use.
Why doesn't the author WRITE about what the townspeople are doing?
May vary: The illustrations show people doing silly things, and the signs in the pictures explain why they are doing them.
Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?
He thinks it is funny.
Why do the townspeople follow the signmaker's signs?
They trust him because he makes good signs.
Why did the author write this story?
He wrote humorous fiction to make readers laugh and to show why signs are helpful.
Why do the people of the town take down Norman's signs?
They don't think Norman's signs are funny.
What are some character traits of the signmaker?
Kind, forgiving, caring, compassionate, helpful, etc.
What does Norman learn at the END of the story?
Jokes that cause problems are not funny. He should think about his actions before doing them.