Understanding 'The Sign Maker's Assistant'

The video tutorial for 2nd graders introduces the story 'The Sign Maker's Assistant' by Ted Arnold, a humorous fiction. It explains the genre and provides insights into the author's illustration process. The story follows Norman, the sign maker's assistant, who creates misleading signs, causing chaos in the town. The townspeople react by removing all signs, leading to confusion. Norman realizes his mistake, fixes the signs, and earns forgiveness. The video concludes with a positive message and farewell.

What genre is 'The Sign Maker's Assistant'?

• Science Fiction

• Humorous Fiction

• Mystery

• Historical Fiction

What is unique about Ted Arnold's illustration process?

• He makes tiny scribbles with colored pencils.

• He finishes illustrations in one day.

• He uses digital tools for illustrations.

• He uses only black and white colors.

What is Norman's dream?

• To write a book

• To travel the world

• To have his own sign shop

• To become a teacher

What does Norman do while the sign maker is away?

• He paints misleading signs.

• He cleans the shop.

• He takes a nap.

• He goes to school.

What was the reaction of the townspeople to the new signs?

• They were amused.

• They ignored them.

• They were confused but happy.

• They became angry.

What problems arose in the town due to the lack of proper signs?

• Shoppers got lost.

• Drivers didn't know when to stop.

• Firemen became lost.

• All of the above

How did Norman try to fix his mistakes?

• By apologizing to the townspeople

• By painting new and correct signs

• By leaving the town

• By writing a letter to the sign maker

What did the townspeople realize about themselves?

• They were too trusting of signs.

• They needed more signs.

• They should have made their own signs.

• They should have ignored the signs.

What did the sign maker say to Norman after he fixed his mistakes?

• You are fired.

• You can have the shop now.

• One day this shop may be yours.

• You should leave the town.

What lesson did Norman learn by the end of the story?

• Actions have consequences.

• Signs are not important.

• It's okay to play tricks on people.

• He should never paint again.