In Reading Living Green

Get out your HMH textbook. Reread “Living Green” on pages 333-336 and then answer each question. Be sure to keep your book out and use it to help you answer each question.

• Yes, I reread the text. I am ready to take my quiz.

• No, I did not retake the quiz. Therefore, I may not make as good of a grade on my quiz.

Read “Living Green” and answer each question.

Grace asks if the kids are really environmentally conscious, and she wonders if their actions contradict their words. What does she mean?

• She knows the kids are already doing enough by recycling.

• She thinks the kids could do more to help the environment.

• She wants the kids to create more posters for their classroom.

• She hopes the kids will attend a class about conservation methods.

Read “Living Green” and answer each question.

Why does Grace suggest that the team should use the back of the poster board for their project?

• It will allow them to avoid using a new piece.

• It will keep them from having to go to the store.

• It will make it easier for them to copy their draft.

• It will provide more space for them to present ideas.

Read “Living Green” and answer each question.

Grace says that some of the group’s plans for how to conserve energy seem minor. What does the word minor mean as it is used in the play?

• unimportant

• challenging

• incorrect

• boring

Read “Living Green” and answer each question.

Bo calls her dad and asks him to buy a new glue stick while he is at the store. What does this scene show?

• Bo does not want to work with her friends on the poster

• Bo does not want to use the supplies she already has to finish the poster.

• Bo and her friends have come up with an idea to save energy while making the poster.

• Bo and her friends need advice from others in order to come up with good topics for the poster

Read “Living Green” and answer each question.

What is the theme of the play?

• It is important to work hard on tasks.

• It is worthwhile to spend time with friends.

• It is usually wise to ask for help from others.

• It is often necessary to approach problems in a new way.