The good deed

Why was Heather going to visit Miss. Benson?

• To sell her candy

• To read to her

• To deliver Girl Scout cookies

• To read to her

Who is Risa?

• Another Girl Scout

• A friend from class

• Ms. Bensons granddaughter

• Ms. Bensons next door neighbor

What was Risa’s Reaction when Heather came out with the blue frayed book?

• She angry Heather would choose an old book

• She was angry at the books condition

• She was shocked because it was a children’s book

• She was shocked Ms. Benson would have such an old book

Draw a conclusion:

As Heather read, Risa silently shaped the words with her mouth. Risa does not want to take turns reading when asked & quickly leaves. What can you conclude about Risa?

• Risa does not like Heather

• Risa does not like the book

• Risa is not a good reader

• Risa does not like to read

Why did Heather hide the children’s book when she was supposed to put it back?

• She knows she is coming back and wants to put it in a place she can find it

• She didn’t feel like going all the way to the bookshelf.

• She knows this is a book Risa can read and doesn’t want her to find it if she comes back

• She thought Ms. Benson wouldn’t need a children’s book.

Why does Risa describe Heathers eyes as “green like the sea” and her hair like “pulled taffy?

• To make fun of her because her hair is the color of candy and her eyes were like the sea.

• She wanted Ms. Benson to think Heather was ugly.

• So Ms. Benson could use her imagination to know exactly how Heather looks.

• So she could make herself seem prettier.

The author does not tell us this but Ms. Benson was NOT born blind. Make an inference. How do you know Ms. Benson could see in the past?

When Heather goes to Risa’s apartment she wasn’t there. Where did she go?

• She went to the store with her brother.

• She went to check the mailbox.

• She brought her brother to the doctor.

• She brought her brother to Ms. Bensons apartment.

Ms. Benson gave advice to Risa on how to be a better reader. How could Ms. Benson know how to help Risa?

• She used to be a teacher.

• She gets read to a lot and knows tips & tricks.

• Ms. Benson likes giving advice.

• Ms.Benson is smart

What is Ms. Bensons opinion about Heather & Risa?

• They’ll never get along

• They’ll be good friends

• They are both pushy