Pops Bridge

How are Robert and Charlie alike?

• They both watch the bridge go up

• They both hide a piece of the puzzle

• They both call the bridge "Pops Bridge"

• They both think the painting job is not important

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

When does Robert know that his father loves the bridge?

• when his father calls the bridge a giant harp

• when his father holds onto the bridge for safety

• when everyone is excited about the bridge on opening day

• when his father gives him the red kerchief to wear around his neck

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

How do Roberts feelings change when there is fog?

• He forgets that the bridge building can be dangerous

• He gets nervous because he cannot see his father easily

• he grows sad because the sun does not sparkle on the water

• He becomes bored because he cannot see the bridge going up

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

How is Roberts father DIFFERENT from Charlies father?

• Roberts father almost falls in the bay

• Roberts father works high above the water

• Roberts father says the bridge looks like a harp

• Roberts father celebrates after the bridge is built

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does Robert hide in his room?

• The binoculars

• a puzzle piece

• the red kerchief

• a picture of the bridge

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

How do the men act after the scaffolding accident?

• angry

• curious

• playful

• serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

When does Robert understand that skywalkers and painters are equal?

• at the end of the story during the party

• while watching the men fall into the water

• while in bed thinking about the accident

• at the beginning of the story while looking at the bridge

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What happens on the day of the bridge opening?

• cars drive on the bridge

• roberts family has a party

• people swim under the bridge

• charlies father gives him a gift

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.2

Why does Robert cut the last puzzle piece in half?

• to let his mom put in the last piece

• to keep a hole in the picture of the bridge

• to show both fathers that they are important

• to share completing the puzzle with his friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

How does Robert change by the end of the story?

• He understands that his fathers job is not difficult

• he understands that his friendship with Charlie is over

• He understands that building the bridge is a team effort

• He understands that charlies father wants to finish the puzzle

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3