Key Ideas and Details
Look at pages 2 + 3. What is the title of this chapter?
My Famous Family
Who is the main character in this story?
How do you know?
Zac, because he is telling the story.
How does the illustrations on pages 2 + 3 help you understand the setting for this story?
When the text tells about the family getting ready for breakfast, the picture shows them all in the kitchen of their home.
What is the narrator's role in the circus?
A.He rides a unicycle.
B. He works backstage.
C. He does the trapeze.
B. He works backstage.
Who is telling the story? How do you know?
Zac, the boy by the parrot.
The narrator uses words like me, I, and my as he introduces his family.
How does Zac's family feel about him wanting to be an engineer?
They think it's great. They aren't worried.
Look at page 12. How does the illustration help you understand what "hanging upside down from his perch" means?
It shows Swoopy upside down, his feet around the perch.
Why can't Eric perform in tomorrow's show?
A. The trapeze is broken.
B. Swoopy is missing.
c. He hurt his foot.
C. He hurt his foot.
He likes to work on model ships and planes.
Why is everyone worried about the show?
Eric will not be able to perform.
Look at page 16. How does the illustration help you understand that Swoopy is flying "through" things?
He's inside the hoop and a squiggle line shows he's moving.
Which sentence best describes Zac?
A. He is loud and funny.
B. He is good at building things.
C. He gets scared in front of crowds.
B. He is good at building things.
What happened to Zac's brother?
He fell and hurt his foot.
How does Zac look on page 19 when Dad announces he is the next act?
scared
Look at page 21. How can you tell that Zac and the crowd are worried?
The text says the crowd is anxious, the picture shows they are.
What problem does Zac face during his performance?
A. Swoopy doesn't want to do his tricks.
B. Swoopy flies into the audience.
C. Swoopy gets stuck in a tube.
C. Swoopy gets stuck in a tube.
What does Zac use to make the obstacle course?
wood, car parts, junk, glue, nails, and string
What words would you use to describe Zac at the end of the story?
brave, smart, quick thinking, proud
Look at page 24. How does the illustration support the text?
Eric patting Zac on the back as he tells him they did a good job.
How does Eric feel about Zac's new act?
A. proud
B. jealous
C. worried
A. proud