Joey's Stop Sign 5th. Grade

What problem occurs when the car whizzes by Joey’s front yard?

• The car crashes into their yard.

• The car pops the soccer ball.

• The driver gets pulled over by the police.

• The driver tells the boys he is sorry.

A majority of the neighborhood needs to sign the petition. A MAJORITY is ________.

• only a few

• all

• more than half

• less than half

How do the kids likely feel about the outcome of the city council’s vote?

• nervous

• angry

• disappointed

• proud

How do Joey and Jenny’s parents feel about the kids’ request for a stop sign?

• supportive

• afraid

• embarrassed

• all of the above

What happens right after Joey and Jenny tell their parents about their idea to ask that stop signs be added to their street?

• The city council says yes.

• Their mom and dad show them how to write a petition.

• Their dad tells them it will never work.

• A car hits a dog and breaks its leg.

What happens to Lucy the dog at the end of the story?

• She is hit by another car.

• Her leg is healed.

• She can no longer walk.

• She is sent to the pound.

The city council has to discuss the issue of the stop signs. When people discuss something, they _______.

• sign it

• write about it

• talk about it

• run away from it

What problem is shown when the children share the photos of people trying to cross the street?

• The street is too busy, and cars don’t stop for them to cross.

• Lucy the dog has a broken leg.

• Stop signs are not needed.

• Mr. Lupois’ market needs to move to the other side of the street.

Which statement is an opinion?

• Lucy has a broken leg.

• Joey’s dad shows him how to write a petition.

• The street is getting too busy.

• All of the above

What causes the kids’ story and photo to get into the newspaper?

• The kids write a petition for the city council.

• People wanted to tell the story of what the kids have accomplished.

• Ruben takes photos of people trying to cross the street.

• The kids count cars before and after school.