RL.6.2 Billy & Mack: A Phone Conversation

1.What are the names of the three friends in the story?

• Scooter, Billy, and Jack

• Billy, Mack, and Jack

• Scooter, Mack, and Billy

• Mack, Jack, and Billy

What are the books Scooter brought about?

• Trees and flowers

• Birds and boat safety

• Animals and boat safety

• Birds and trees

Explain the significance of Scooter bringing bird books to share with his friends. How does this action contribute to the development of the characters or the overall story?

Why does Scooter bring a boat safety manual?

• Because he wants to teach Billy and Mack how to swim.

• Because he thinks they might want to explore the river in a canoe.

• Because his brother told him to study it.

• Because he wants to learn about boat safety.

Discuss the importance of the boat safety manual in the context of the story. How does the introduction of the manual foreshadow or hint at future events or challenges that the characters might face?

What were some of the safety points they learned about from the boat safety manual?

• Always wear a hat, know how to run, don't panic if anything goes wrong, and bring plenty of snacks.

• Always wear a life vest, know how to swim, don't panic if anything goes wrong, and bring plenty of water.

• Always wear a swimsuit, know how to float, don't panic if anything goes wrong, and bring plenty of food.

• Always wear sunglasses, know how to paddle, don't panic if anything goes wrong, and bring plenty of drinks.

Can Billy, Mack, and Scooter swim?

• No, they cannot swim.

• Only Billy and Mack can swim.

• Only Scooter can swim.

• Yes, they can all swim.

How does the author convey the characters' excitement and anticipation for their next adventure? Provide specific details from the text to support your answer.