Special Saturdays from MR

"The commercials are always using new techniques to capture our attention" said Ricky.

In this sentence the word capture most likely means...

• to attract or hold

• to hunt or trap

• to take away

• to take prisoner

How can the reader tell the story is written from the narrator's point of view?

• Linda is telling the story

• Ricky is telling the story

• A person outside of the story is telling the story

• Ricky and Linda's mother are telling the story.

How does the author's description of events in the beginning of the story impact future events?

• This description helps the reader know the brand of cereal Linda selects at the grocery store.

• This description helps the reader know the names of the game shows and adventure movies Ricky and Linda watch.

• This description helps the reader understand that Ricky and Linda enjoy singing along with the characters on the commercials.

• This description helps the reader understand Ricky and Linda's disappointment when they purchases do not meet their expectations.

What lesson do Ricky and Linda learn in the story?

• You should not believe everything you hear and see.

• Having nice things is important in life

• Television is fun to watch.

• Toys are not perfect.

What character trait best describes Linda?

(Hint: starts with a p)

All of the following words describe Ricky except

• excited

• careless

• curious

• disappointed

What happens after Ricky places the car on the track?

• The car travels smoothly on the track.

• Linda tells Ricky about her new cereal.

• Ricky rushes to tell Linda about his new car.

• The car does not operate as shown on television.

"Television is fun to watch. However, it can also influence you," said Dad.

What does Dad probably mean when he makes these statements to Ricky and Linda.

• Television can make you happy.

• Television can give you information.

• Commercials can help you decide what is best to buy.

• Commercials can cause you to make poor decisions.

"Ricky's face was as red as a fire truck."

Why does the author use this sentence to describe Ricky's face.

• Ricky's face looks red because he is hot.

• Ricky's face turns red because he is in a hurry.

• Ricky's face is red because he is angry at his sister.

• Ricky's face is red because he is bleeding from a cut.

In the beginning of the story, what do the children buy?

• The children purchase everything they see.

• The children did not make any purchases.

• Linda buys a new toy and Ricky buys some food.

• Ricky and Linda each buy cereal and race cars.