Charlie McButton

Think back to "When Charlie McButton Lost Power".

Explain the changes in Charlie's behavior after the power goes out.

• Include details from the story to support your ideas
• Make sure your ideas about Charlie are clear so that the reader understands what you are saying
• Try to use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences.

What is the main theme of 'Charlie McButton'?

• The importance of technology

• The value of family and imagination

• The dangers of electricity

• The benefits of solitude

In 'Charlie McButton', what causes the power outage?

• A thunderstorm

• A power plant failure

• A computer virus

• A neighborhood blackout

How does Charlie initially react to the power outage in 'Charlie McButton'?

• He is excited to play outside

• He is upset and frustrated

• He doesn't notice

• He is relieved

What activity does Charlie's sister suggest during the power outage?

• Playing board games

• Reading a book

• Drawing pictures

• Building a fort

Which character trait best describes Charlie at the beginning of the story?

• Patient

• Imaginative

• Dependent on technology

• Adventurous

What lesson does Charlie learn by the end of 'Charlie McButton'?

• How to fix a computer

• The joy of spending time with family

• The importance of saving electricity

• How to be independent

What literary device is used when describing the power outage in 'Charlie McButton'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is Charlie's favorite activity before the power goes out?

• Playing video games

• Reading books

• Drawing

• Playing sports

How does Charlie's relationship with his sister change throughout the story?

• They become closer

• They grow apart

• It remains the same

• They become rivals