Memorial Day- Rolling Thunder

What do you notice about this story?

• no rhyme

• rhyme

• rhyme every

  other page

• very little rhyme

Why does "Grandpa" ride for his friends Joe and Tom?

• They don't have a motorcycle.

• They are afraid to ride.

• They died fighting in Vietnam.

• Grandpa loves to ride.

Reread this page. Which words demonstrate onomatopoeia (sound words) ?

• clicking clacking

• track

• flying

• rides

What do you think this metaphor means? Arms of steel

• weak arms

• arms made of steel

• soft arms

• very strong arms

How are veterans being honored on this page?

• People are attending a parade in their honor.

• People are raising their hand.

• People are screaming.

• People are reading poems.

What do white and black flags represent?

• a different country

• soldiers that never made it back home from war

• the end of war

• victory

What names are on this wall (The Wall- Vietnam War)?

• men and women who fought and survived

• the families that came from another country

• the men and women who gave their lives or remain missing

Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

• We celebrate soldiers that are still alive.

• We honor military that have died while serving in the US armed forces.

• to have bbqs

• to have parties

What is the mood of the story?

• humorous

• frightening

• proud

• confusion