Mr Tanen's Tie Trouble Comprehension Check

How does Mr. Tanen feel at the BEGINNING of the story?

• angry

• happy

• sad

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What happens AFTER Mr. Tanen puts up signs?

• Mr. Apple calls Mr. Tanen.

• Mr. Tanen sits in his office.

• Mr. Tanen thinks of selling his ties.

• The whole town comes to Mr. Tanen's auction.

Why does Mr. Tanen keep his Blue Ribbon Tie?

• Nobody wants to buy it.

• He paid a lot of money for it.

• He wants to wear it at the new playground.

• It was a present to him for being a good principal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

How does Mr. Tanen feel AFTER the auction?

• sad that his closet is empty

• angry that everyone bought his ties

• happy that Kaylee and Alex gave him the money

• afraid that Mr. Apple will not let him build the playground

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

At the END of the story, why does everyone give the ties they bought, back to Mr. Tanen?

• They do not like the ties.

• They want to thank Mr. Tanen.

• They think the ties cost too much money.

• They want Mr. Tanen to sell the ties again to make more money.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What happens BEFORE Kaylee and Alex give Mr. Tanen the jar?

• Mr. Tanen opens his tie closet.

• Mr. Tanen puts signs up all over town.

• Mr. Tanen puts on his Blue Ribbon Tie.

• Mr. Tanen talks on the phone with Mr. Apple.

Who is the main character in this story?

• Mr. Tanen

• Mr. Apple

• Emerson

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

How does Mr. Tanen decide to raise money for the playground

• by selling his shoes

• by selling his ties

• by asking Mr. Apple for more money

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the people in the town react to Mr. Tanen selling his ties?

• Surprised

• Sad

• Mad

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What was one bad thing about the tie auction?

• Mr. Tanen no longer had his ties

• The kids were sad about getting a new playground

• Mr. Apple was mad at Mr. Tanen for selling his ties

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3