Our Pool

Who are the main characters in "Our Pool"?

• A group of people from a diverse neighborhood

• A family of four

• A group of friends from school

• A team of lifeguards

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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 are some activities that children do at the pool?

• Splash, jump, play games, and take swimming lessons

• Only swim laps

• Only sit quietly

• Only eat snacks

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What do the adults do while the children play?

• Relax, chat, read, or watch over their children

• Only swim laps

• Only play games

• Only take swimming lessons

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does the author show the diversity of the people at the pool?

• By including people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities

• By only showing children

• By only showing adults

• By only showing athletes

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does the book end?

• With everyone leaving the pool, happy and refreshed

• With a big competition

• With a storm

• With a party

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why do you think so many people enjoy going to the pool?

• It offers a place to cool off, have fun, and enjoy time with friends and family

• It is a place for serious training

• It is a place for studying

• It is a place for shopping

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What makes the pool a special place for the community?

• It brings people together, allows them to interact and relax

• It is only for athletes

• It is only for children

• It is only for adults

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What might happen if there wasn’t a lifeguard at the pool?

• There would be more safety measures.

• There would be fewer accidents.

• There would be a greater risk of accidents.

• There would be more lifeguards.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

How do the sounds and smells at the pool add to the experience?

• They make it feel boring.

• They make it feel lively and enjoyable.

• They make it feel quiet.

• They make it feel empty.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How do you feel when you go swimming?

• Tired and bored.

• Happy, relaxed, and energized.

• Sad and sleepy.

• Angry and upset.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10