Mr. Tanen's Tie Troubles

Where does most of this story take place?

• Mr. Sayler's house

• Lynnhurst School

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Who is the main character in this story?

• Mr. Tanen

• Mr. Apple

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What problem occurs during the beginning of the story?

• There is not enough money for a new playground

• Mr. Tanen has a wedgie

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground

• by selling his shoes

• by selling his ties

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why do people pay so much money for the ties?

• Because they really want the ties
• Because they don't want Mr. Tanen to have the ties
• Because they want to help raise money for a playground

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What is the main idea of this story?

• The more you give, the more you get

• Always try hard

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the beginning of the selection? (p16-18)

• sad

• happy

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Which sentence from the selection shows what Mr. Tanen's problem is? (p16)

• "New playground, here we come!" cheered Alex.

• Mr. Tanen sadly hung up the phone and gazed out at the broken-down playground.

• When Mr. Tanen returned from winter vacation, he received a call from Mr. Apple at the School Department.

• Mr. Apple told him that because many things at the school had to be fixed, there wasn't enough money left for a new plaground.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What happens before Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar? (p16-17)

• Mr. Tanen opens his tie closet.

• Mr. Tanen puts signs up all over town.

• Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

When Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar of money, Mr. Tanen- (p17)

• thanks Kaylee and Alex for the money

• is happy that the new playground can be built

• knows that the money will not be enough to build a playground

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1