How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?

• surprised

• sad

• happy

• scared

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which BEST describes Mr. Tanen's problem?

• There isn't enough money for a new playground.

• No one wants to buy his ties.

• He has too many crazy ties.

• His playground is too crowded.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?

• Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple

• Mr. Tanen puts on his Blue Ribbon Tie

• Mr. Tanen puts signs up all over town

• Mr. Tanen opens his tie closet

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word BEST describes Kaylee and Alex?

• mean

• afraid

• helpful

• thankful

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Mr. Tanen keep his Blue Ribbon Tie?

• It was a present to him for being a good principal

• He wants to wear it at the new playground

• He paid a lot of money for it

• Nobody wanted to buy it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Mr. Tanen feel AFTER the auction?

• angry that everyone bought his ties

• sad that his closet is empty

• happy that Kaylee and Alex gave him the money

• afraid that Mr. Apple will not let him build the playground

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What problem occurs during the beginning of the story?

• There is not enough money for a new playground
• Mr. Tanen has a wedgie
• Mr. Tanen lost his ties

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground

• by selling his shoes
• by selling his ties
• by asking Mr. Apple for more money

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How are the problems solved at the end of the story?

• Mr. Tanen gets a lot of new ties
• The people in the town play on the playground
• Mr. Tanen gets his ties back and the new playground opens

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the end of the story?

• Sad that he had to buy new ties and raise money

• Happy because the people gave his ties back and the children have a new playground.

• Mad that he had to sell his ties and have no more ties.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3