Understanding Sammy and Benji's Day

What happened to Sammy at recess?

• He had a great time

• He was yelled at for kicking the fence

• He left school early

• He played soccer

What did Sammy miss at lunch?

• His favorite pizza

• A sandwich

• A salad

• Fruit juice

Why does Benji go into his box?

• To read books

• He had a bad day at preschool

• Because he is happy

• To play games

What does Sammy feel is unfair about the way he and Benji are treated?

• Benji gets more attention

• Sammy gets more chores

• Benji has more toys

• Sammy has to go to bed earlier

What activity does Sammy wish he could learn?

• Karate

• Singing

• Swimming

• Dancing

What does the family do when visiting the clinic?

• Play basketball

• Attend karate classes

• Go shopping

• Visit the 'super happy lady'

What does Benji do with his blocks?

• Hides them

• Builds a city

• Sells them

• Throws them away

What does Sammy do after spilling milk everywhere?

• He cleans it up immediately

• He goes to sleep

• He cries

• He watches TV

How does Benji comfort Sammy?

• By playing a game

• By singing a song

• By wrapping him in a blanket

• By making him a smoothie

What sparked the idea for the story according to the author's note?

• A family vacation

• Their children's fuzzy blankets

• Their children's love for burritos

• A visit to a theme park