Genie and Ernie's Summer Adventure

Where were Genie and Ernie staying for the summer?

• In a big city apartment

• In a small white house on a hill

• In a hotel by the beach

• In a cabin in the woods

What did Ernie do to make himself comfortable in the car?

• He played music

• He stretched out on the backseat

• He read a book

• He ate snacks

What animal did Genie talk about in his notebook?

• Lions

• Honey badgers

• Bears

• Wolves

What was one of Genie's hobbies?

• Playing video games

• Building model cars

• Painting

• Swimming

Illustration of Genie and Ernie in the car, with Ernie wearing sunglasses and Genie holding a notebook. How does the illustration add to your understanding of the text?

• Genie is driving the car which shows how cool he is in the story.

• Ernie is holding a map which connects to the text by showing how they are navigating the trip

• Genie is holding a notebook which connects to the text about how he likes to write down questions

• Ernie is wearing a hat which connects to the text and shows how he is worried about this trip

How does the author's characterization contribute to the plot?

• It shows that Genie and Ernie as best of friends and there are no conflicts.

• The boys don’t always get along and that perhaps the parents are not getting along either. This tension adds to the plot.

• The boys are getting along and enjoying their trip. This happiness adds to the plot.

• It shows that Genie and Ernie can band together to help their parents.

What character traits would you use to describe Genie?

• Powerful

• Brave

• Curious

• Humerous

How does the character’s traits contribute to the text and help you to understand the plot?

• It is an inference that I have to make to see what motivates and drives the characters.

• It is a persuasive description of Genie and Ernie so that I can learn to like the characters.

• It a description that helps you understand who they are, what motivates them, and how they will react to the world around them.

• It is a comparison of how the brothers are different but best friends.