Cool Schools

The main purpose of the paired texts is to ______.

• argue that traditional schools are best

• encourage readers to play more computer games

• give a short history of public school in America

• describe two schools where students learn in unusual ways

In the first article, what does the section heading “Quests and Missions” refer to?

• cooking food

• singing songs

• applying to a school

• learning by playing games

At Gael’s school, students baked bread to learn about ______.

• zoos

• history

• computers

• chemical reactions

In the second article, what is a Zooie?

• a quiz at Zoo School

• a teacher at Zoo School

• a student at Zoo School

• an animal at Zoo School

Why do all of the students wear their Zoo School sweatshirts?

• They love Zoo School.

• They get cold working outdoors.

• They have to follow a dress code.

• They don’t want their other clothes to get dirty.

Both articles suggest that it’s fun and interesting to learn by ______.

• doing hands-on activities

• reading comic books

• doing math worksheets

• spending time with animals

This should be a TIDE response.

Why did Gael write a rap song at the end of the school year?

This should be a TIDIDE response.

How do Gael and Hannah feel about the schools they describe in the articles?