The Power of W.O.W (Comprehension Questions)

What does W.O.W. stand for?

• Words on Wheels

• Wash Our Wheels

• World of Wonders

• Welcome Our Way

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What story does Mrs. Nguyen refer to when she says she wouldn't mind having the golden touch?

• a legend about the sun

• a myth about King Midas

• a fairy tale about golden eggs

• a history of the California Gold Rush

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the theme of the play?

• Everyone should be on television.

• Working hard can make you famous.

• Family can help you achieve your goals.

• People can work together to help the community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why is W.O.W. in trouble?

• The bus is too dirty to travel.

• No one is coming to the library.

• Mrs. Nguyen is taking a new job.

• The library has run out of money to pay for it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Mr. Diaz help the children?

• He takes them to the library.

• He prints flyers for their fundraiser.

• He teaches them to make baked goods.

• He agrees to let them use his parking lot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Jake help the children?

• He helps them develop a plan.

• He helps them have a bake sale.

• He introduces them to a news reporter.

• He teaches them how to use the library.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which event makes the children's work successful?

• Diaz Bakery sells a lot of bread.

• The children wash the bookmobile.

• Maria Kopanas interviews the children.

• A camera operator gives a lot of money to the children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Where would you look to find out how many actors are needed for the play?

• the dialogue in Act I

• the dialogue in Act II

• the Cast of Characters

• the stage directions in Act I

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.3

Where are the settings of the play described?

• in the dialogue

• in the stage directions

• in the Cast of Characters

• at the beginning of each scene

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why does the author include stage directions in parentheses ( )?

• to tell who is speaking and why

• to describe the setting and the plot

• to define unfamiliar words and phrases

• to describe actions and characters' emotions

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5