The Signmaker's Assistant

Who is the author of this story

• Norman

• Tedd Arnold

• Tedd Signmaker

• The Signmaker's Assistant

What is wrong with the signs on Student Edition page 136? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

• Look at page 136.

• Look at the signs.

• Use evidence from the text in your answer.

• Write in complete sentences.

Why does the author include a picture of Norman looking at a pile of presents on Student Edition page 137? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

• Look at page 137.

• Look at the picture.

• Write in complete sentences.

• Write neatly.

Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?

• ENTER

• GOOD FOOD

• NO SCHOOL TODAY

• PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS

How are the settings for "The Signmaker's Assistant" and "The Trouble With Signs" ALIKE?

• Both stories take place in a car.

• Both stories take place in a toy shop.

• Both stories are in places with lots of signs.

• Both stories are in towns with many children.

What do both Ana and Norman do?

• make signs

• ride in a car

• try to be funny

• work for a signmaker

What does Norman learn at the END of the story?

• It is important to obey all signs.

• It is fun to play tricks on people.

• It is hard to start your own sign shop.

• Jokes that cause problems are not funny.

What did the signmaker say after he was thanked?

• He worked hard by himself.

• He couldn't have done it without Norman's help.

Why did Norman start to create his own signs?

• He saw people doing whatever the signs said.

• The signmaker told him to make his own signs.

Why did the townspeople tear down all the signs?

• They thought the signmaker was making fools of them.

• They laughed at the signs.