The Sign Makers Assistant

Someone who makes signs or public notices that give information

• signmaker

• townspeople

• feverishly

Someone who helps someone else do a job

• blame

• idea

• assistant

Who is the author of this story

• Norman

• Tedd Arnold

• Tedd Signmaker

• The Signmaker's Assistant

What is wrong with the signs on Student Edition page 136? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

• Look at page 136.

• Look at the signs.

• Use evidence from the text in your answer.

• Write in complete sentences.

Which sign does Norman paint while the signmaker naps?

• ENTER

• GOOD FOOD

• NO SCHOOL TODAY

• PLEASE KEEP OFF THE GRASS

Why does Norman paint signs that tell people to do silly things?

• He thinks it is funny.

• He wants to start his own shop.

• He wants to teach people a lesson.

• He thinks the signmaker will be pleased.

How are the settings for "The Signmaker's Assistant" and "The Trouble With Signs" ALIKE?

• Both stories take place in a car.

• Both stories take place in a toy shop.

• Both stories are in places with lots of signs.

• Both stories are in towns with many children.

What do both Ana and Norman do?

• make signs

• ride in a car

• try to be funny

• work for a signmaker

Why does the author include a picture of Norman looking at a pile of presents on Student Edition page 137? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

• Look at page 137.

• Look at the picture.

• Write in complete sentences.

• Write neatly.

Choose the vocabulary word that means to be a helper.

• assistant

• tearing

• trouble

• wisdom