Understanding Themes and Characters in Stories

Annie welcomes viewers to her storytime session, introducing the book 'Sticks' by Diane Alber. The story follows a popsicle stick that feels lost after melting but finds new purpose and friends. Through encounters with Twig, Pencil, and Brush, Stick learns about transformation and potential. Eventually, Stick finds a new home in a tree, creating art and realizing it's never too late for a fresh start. Annie concludes with shoutouts to viewers from various locations.

What does Annie encourage viewers to do at the beginning of the video?

• Draw a picture

• Read the book silently

• Write a story

• Subscribe and watch till the end

What happens to the popsicle on the hot summer day?

• It melts into a puddle

• It turns into a tree

• It becomes a bird

• It stays frozen

Who is the first character to offer Stick some advice?

• Pencil

• Bluebird

• Twig

• Brush

What does Pencil reveal about his past?

• He was always a pencil

• He was once a plain stick

• He was a tree

• He was a paintbrush

What special feature did Brush gain that allowed him to paint?

• A wooden handle

• A colorful tip

• Bristle Galore

• A gray core

What does Twig suggest Stick should do to find his place?

• Sing a song

• Climb a tree

• Stay in the puddle

• Draw a picture

How does Stick finally reach his new home in the tree?

• He climbs by himself

• Twig carries him

• He jumps up

• A bluebird lifts him

What does Stick learn about himself by the end of the story?

• He should become a pencil

• He should stay in the puddle

• He is just a plain stick

• He can create art and be happy

What is the main theme of the story?

• Being a popsicle

• Finding one's purpose

• Staying the same

• Avoiding the sun

What does the story suggest about the role of friends and family?

• They are not important

• They can help us find our way

• They should be ignored

• They always know the answers