Armando and the Blue Tarp School

What were Armando and Papa doing at the dump?

• Playing games

• Picking through trash

• Building a house

• Selling food

What did Papa say when Armando pointed out Senor David?

• "Let's go home."

• "You can go just this once."

• "We have work to do."

• "It's time for dinner."

What did Senor David spread on the ground?

• A blanket

• A blue tarp

• A picnic mat

• A carpet

What did Senor David call the blue tarp?

• A picnic area

• A playground

• A school

• A tent

What is the Author’s purpose of the story?

• 1. Explain how dumps can be smelly places.

• 1. Entertain you with a story about a boy longing for his school

• 1. Convince you to never go to a dump.

What genre is "Armando and the Blue Tarp School"?

• Realistic fiction

• Fantasy

• Mystery

• Nonfiction

How would you describe Armando at the beginning of the story?

• Excited about working
  

• Happy to help Papa at the dump

• Sad because he longs to go to school

• Angry at Senor David

Armando writes words even after a hard day of working at the dump. He is determined to learn. What does determined mean?

• Funny

• Caring and kind

• Working hard to do something

How did Armando and his family help the community?

• They stayed at home and didn't bother others.

• They wanted to learn and grow so they helped build a school.

• They gave money.

What important lesson does Armando learn at the end of the story?

• That learning is only done at school
  

• That when he learns and grows, it helps him and his community.
  

• That you can find good stuff to use or sell at the dump

• That painting is fun