Hats Off for the President!

Where and when does the story take place? What text evidence describes why this isn't an ordinary house?

• The story takes place at the White House. It is the President's home. It is very fancy and has special gadgets.

• The story takes place in Washington DC. There are lots of fancy cars around.

• This story takes place at the president's vacation home. There are many fun activities to play with for the kids at the house.

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What can readers infer about why Quentin and his friends are called “The White House Gang?”

• They are kids.

• They are always getting into mischief

• They are mean to each other

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Why is there tension between Daisy's mother and Pierre?

• Pierre is just a mean guy

• Daisy's mother wants to be the best

• They are both good cooks, but Pierre thinks that he should be in charge of the White House kitchen, not Daisy's mother.

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What is the meaning of the phrase you had to wring his personality out of your clothes when referring to President Roosevelt?

• He has charisma -a charming person, who is popular and well-liked

• He was very sweaty and needed to dry off

• He was very loud and always making a big fuss

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What does the boys' body language tell you when they are asked about the hat?

• They look right at the president and they are confident.

• They are angry and yell back at the president.

• Their body language shows that they are guilty. They won't look at him. Quentin is embarrassed when he responds to the president.

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Why does Daisy begin to suspect Daniel of taking the hat?

• She began to suspect that he took the hat because of his actions. There was also the chocolate she saw smudged on his cheek–just like the chocolate on the brim of the hat.

• He was nowhere to be found.

• He was hiding in the same spot that the hat was taken from.

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How does Daniel feel when Daisy confronts him with the evidence? What clues help you figure out how he feels?

• Daniel feels happy. He looks at the president and laughs.

  Text Evidence: “Daniel smiled and said, you caught me!"

• Daniel feels mad. He looks at the Daisy with anger in his eyes.

  Text Evidence: “Daniel raised his head glared."

• Daniel feels embarrassed. He looks at the floor.

  Text Evidence: “Daniel blushed and his head was cast down toward the floor.

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OPEN YOUR BOOK TO PAGE 22

Determine the CENTRAL MESSAGE of this story.

What is the lesson that President Roosevelt tells the boys to remember?

• Always be careful of the clues you leave behind...

• Take responsibility for your actions and don't blame others....

• Be kind and generous to others...

• Think before you speak and watch what you say to others...

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What is the meaning of the term evidence on page 18, and what context clues help readers to determine its meaning?

• a clue, thing or things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment; present

• a movie to show what happened

• A lot of excitement

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Look at page 7.

What does the word "clamor" mean?

• a warning used in a serious but gentle tone

• a very charming, fun personality

• an especially loud, nonstop noise

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