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.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.K.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

What is the main theme of 'The Signmaker’s Assistant'?

• Responsibility and consequences

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Mystery and suspense

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which character trait best describes the Signmaker’s Assistant?

• Careless

• Diligent

• Honest

• Timid

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What lesson does the Signmaker’s Assistant learn by the end of the story?

• The importance of honesty

• The value of hard work

• The consequences of actions

• The joy of helping others

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In 'The Signmaker’s Assistant', what role does the setting play in the story?

• It creates a sense of mystery

• It highlights the importance of signs

• It emphasizes the theme of adventure

• It serves as a backdrop for character development

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which of the following best describes the plot of 'The Signmaker’s Assistant'?

• A young boy learns the art of sign making

• An assistant causes chaos with incorrect signs

• A signmaker retires and leaves his shop to his assistant

• A town comes together to create new signs

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the primary conflict in 'The Signmaker’s Assistant'?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Man

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

How does the author use humor in 'The Signmaker’s Assistant'?

• Through witty dialogue

• By creating absurd situations

• With funny character names

• Through slapstick comedy