Crayons Saving the Earth

The story 'How the Crayons Saved the Earth' by Monica Sweeney highlights the beauty of Earth and the environmental issues it faces due to pollution. The crayons come to life and take action to clean up the planet, but realize they need everyone's help. They inspire people to join in, leading to a collective effort to restore Earth's beauty. The story ends with a positive message about teamwork and environmental responsibility.

What were the sun and the clouds described as in the beginning?

• Enemies

• Rivals

• Old friends

• Strangers

What did the Crayons find when they looked high and low?

• A reason for the Earth's dirtiness

• A new friend

• A hidden cave

• A treasure

What did the Crayons do to help the fish in the ocean?

• Moved them to a new place

• Built a dam

• Scribbled over the muck

• Fed them

What did the Crayons realize after their initial efforts?

• They had finished the job

• They were too tired

• They needed everyone's help

• They needed more colors

How did the Crayons spread the word about saving the Earth?

• By writing letters

• By making a big, bright sign

• By sending emails

• By shouting

What was the reaction of people when they saw the Crayons' sign?

• They ignored it

• They got angry

• They laughed

• They wondered how they could help

What did the Crayons do best to help the Earth?

• Planted trees

• Built houses

• Colored away

• Sang songs

What was the final outcome of everyone's efforts?

• The Earth remained dirty

• The Earth looked new again

• The Crayons gave up

• The pollution increased

What did the sun and the clouds do at the end of the story?

• Fought with each other

• Smiled at the world below

• Cried

• Disappeared

What message did the Crayons' sign convey?

• Buy more crayons

• Ignore pollution

• Save the Earth

• Stop using colors