Silver Dollar Dreams

Which is a “buried treasure dream” for Alex?

• getting his orange belt in karate

• finding his Uncle Jimmy’s hidden life savings

• being on American Idol

• helping his grandfather

In the phrase “while people bustle by,” the word bustle tells you that the people are moving in a ______ way. A slow C scared B amusing D lively

• slow

• scared

• amusing

• lively

When Alex tries to break the board during the first orange belt test, you can tell that he feels ______.

• confident

• bored

• nervous

• excited

At what point does Alex finally realize that he’s able to break the karate board?

• during a talk with Grandpa Nick

• while thinking about things made of wood

• when he hears that Grandpa Nick is hurt

• after punching pillows at Jocelyn’s house

What does Alex give to Grandpa Nick at the end of the story?

• a silver dollar

• his broken karate board

• the white belt from his karate uniform

• a silver spoon from Uncle Jimmy’s treasure

What big lesson does Alex learn by the end of the story?

• It’s better to be safe than to be sorry.

• Most dreams never come true.

• It’s important to believe in yourself.

• Dream big or don’t bother dreaming at all.

In your own words, explain what a “silver dollar dream” is. Include examples from the story in your answer. Pick 3 answers.

• A "silver dollar dream" is a smaller dream, not as big as a "buried treasure dream.

• Alex does not believe he can break the board.

• Sliver dollar dreams are goals that can be achieved with some effort.

• Alex's goal to get his orange belt is a silver dollar dream

What kind of relationship do Alex and his grandfather have? How can you tell?

• They do not spend much time with each other or have a relationship.

• Alex and Grandpa Nick have a close relationship and spend a lot of time together.

• They support and encourage one another

• Later, Alex encourages Grandpa Nick to start walking again with his cane after his fall.

"We ________ the streets very chance we get."

• bustle

• elevated

• promotion

• scour

"What you've got is a good, ___________ little dream."

• scour

• respectable

• promotion