A Winning Summer

Which event led to Parisa's decision to create a magazine?

• Her grandmother suggested that she take on a project.

• She was bored, and her friends were away on vacation.

• She wanted to please her teachers at school.

• She liked school, and she enjoyed writing.

Why did Parisa turn on the ceiling fan in her bedroom?

• She needed to cool off.

• Her big, lazy cat was hot.

• It helped her think of good ideas.

• It helped her focus on her friends.

How did Parisa show that she was determined to create a good magazine?

• She left her cat to snore in peace.

• She had drawn pictures to go with each story.

• She loved learning new things at school.

• She called it The Tall Pines Gazette.

According to the selection, how did Parisa feel about not winning first place in the contest?

• A little careless

• A little selfish

• A little curious

• A little disappointed

Why did Parisa agree to continue with her magazine after the contest?

• Her neighbors liked her work.

• She liked to talk to her neighbors.

• She liked handwriting the articles.

• Her grandmother encouraged her to do it.