Westfield Gazette Article Analysis

The Westfield Gazette published an article about Lincoln Elementary School, focusing on a fifth grader, Nick Allen, who invented a new word. The article, written by Judy Morgan, stirred reactions in the community, particularly from Mrs. Granger, a teacher, and Nick's mother. The school superintendent and Mrs. Chatham also expressed concerns about the article's impact on public perception. The article included a class picture, raising questions about how it was obtained.

What was the headline of the article in the Westfield Gazette?

• Local fifth grader says move over Mr. Webster

• Lincoln Elementary School wins award

• Westfield Gazette celebrates anniversary

• New library opens in Westfield

How did Judy Morgan's article affect the town?

• It was praised by everyone

• It led to a school closure

• It was ignored by most people

• It caused excitement and discussions

What role did Nick Allen play in the article?

• He was the school principal

• He invented a new word

• He was a teacher at the school

• He wrote the article

What was Mrs. Granger's position in the article?

• A journalist for the Gazette

• Champion of order and authority

• A new student at the school

• A local business owner

What was the main issue raised by Nick's new word?

• Health and safety regulations

• Free speech and academic roles

• Environmental concerns

• Economic policies

What did the Westfield Gazette publish along with the article?

• A class picture

• A weather forecast

• A map of the town

• A list of school events

What was the reaction of the kids at Lincoln Elementary School?

• They wanted a new teacher

• They were indifferent

• They loved their friend dolls

• They were upset

What did Mrs. Granger and Nick have in common in the article?

• They were both identified in the class picture

• They both wrote the article

• They both opposed the new word

• They both were new to the school

What was Nick's mother's reaction to the article?

• She was proud of Nick

• She wrote a letter to the editor

• She questioned Nick about it

• She ignored the article

What concern did the school superintendent express?

• The article was not published

• The article was too positive

• The article was too short

• The article might affect school funding