Ellen Yung and the Firehouse Family

What is Ellen Yung's job?

• Teacher

• Pediatrician

• Firefighter

• Nurse

Why does Ellen work long hours?

• She has to help many patients.

• She needs to check the fire hoses.

• She wants to save money.

• She likes to work overtime.

What does Steve do at the firehouse?

• He cooks meals for everyone.

• He checks the tools and fire trucks.

• He helps patients with broken arms.

• He builds fire trucks.

How does the Yung family work together at home?

• They all go to work at the same job.

• They share chores like washing dishes and doing laundry.

• They all cook dinner every night.

• They clean the fire trucks together.

What tough decision did the Yung family have to make?

• Whether to buy a new laptop or a new washing machine.

• Whether to move to a new house.

• Whether to get a new car or a new computer.

• Whether to buy new clothes or shoes.

Why did the family choose to buy the washing machine instead of the laptop?

• They wanted clean clothes for school and work.

• They thought a laptop was too expensive.

• They already had a washing machine.

• They didn't need the laptop at all.

What does Zac want to buy in the future?

• A new skateboard

• A new laptop

• A new video game

• A new basketball

How is the Yung family planning to buy the laptop?

• By borrowing money from friends.

• By saving some money each week.

• By getting a loan from the bank.

• By winning the lottery.

Which of these is an example of a need in the story?

• Laptop

• Skateboard

• Washing machine

• Basketball

What lesson can we learn from the Yung family's decision?

• Always buy what you want immediately.

• Think about your needs before your wants.

• Work more to buy everything you want.

• Don't spend money on things you don't like.