5th - Reading - The Power of WOW - REVISED Flashcards
(16 cards)
What problem does the W O W program face? p. 572-573
There is no more money for the program.
How is Mrs Nguyen feeling as she talks to Ileana? How do you know? p. 572-573
She is sad. She speaks somberly, she sighs and her shoulders slump
Do you think W O W will be saved? Why or why not?
Yes, W O W is a great program bring books to the community so there has to be a way to save it.
Why does Ileana say, “It’s not funny, Shane”? p. 574-575
She thought he was not taking the issue seriously.
Is Ileana the only person who values W O W? How do you know? p. 574-575
No, the others (Jason, Shane and Jake) wanted to save the program. You know this because they start discussing ways to raise money for W O W.
What is the author’s perspective about the importance of community programs? How do you know? p. 574-575
The author wants to show the importance of community programs such as W O W. You know this because she is writing about how a group of students want to help save a community program.
What do you think Ileana and her friends will do to try to save the W O W program? p. 574-575
Have a car wash
What are some reasons why Mr. Diaz is willing to help the children? p. 576-577
Mr. Diaz personally used the W O W bookmobile (got a recipe for orange chiffon cake) and also saw how important it was to the kids.
What does Shane mean when he says “the power of W O W”? p. 576-577
That Words on Wheels (W O W) enable them get lots of information on fund-raising.
What are the steps of the children’s plan to have a successful car wash? p. 576-577
- Get cleaning supplies
- Make flyer (advertisement)
- Convince Mr. Diaz to let them use his parking lot and water for car wash.
- Get the word out about the car wash (bring flyers to local businesses)
Why was Ileana and Erica disappointed after the first three hours of the car wash? p. 578-579
Because they had only made $65.
What is an unexpected result of delivering the flyers to neighborhood businesses? p. 578-579
A news van with a roving reporter from Channel 7 came by to put them on the news. The news reporter’s aunt who owns Busy Bee Cleaners told her about the car wash.
Why do you think the author uses a television reporter in the story? p. 578-579
To help show how important the cause is and that the neighborhood kids are doing a great thing by trying to raise money and awareness of a good cause.
What do you think the effect of the news report will be on the car wash? p. 578-579
Increased awareness of the cause and more cars
Do you agree with Ileana and her friends that a book “Isn’t just a bunch of pages”? Explain why you agree or disagree. p. 580-581
Yes. Books mean lots of different things to different people - an adventure, make you laugh, or teach you something.
Why do you think is the author’s perspective about children’s ability to make a difference in their community? How do you know? p. 580-581
The author shows that everyone, even children, can make a difference in their community. One needs to believe they can can help and work towards that goal.
