Sheila's Camp Activities and Lessons

Sheila is excited about her pottery activity at camp but decides to start a camp newspaper to showcase her skills. Despite facing challenges with outdated equipment and the process of creating the newspaper, she perseveres. Sheila learns the importance of teamwork and receives mixed feedback on her handwritten newspaper, realizing the value of collaboration for future projects.

What is Sheila's favorite activity at camp?

• Swimming

• Pottery

• Archery

• Hiking

Why is Sheila's mother unhappy about her pottery activity?

• Sheila misses other activities

• Sheila spends too much time at camp

• Sheila doesn't make good pottery

• Sheila comes home covered in clay

What idea does Sheila come up with to impress the Tarrytown kids?

• Organize a talent show

• Start a camp band

• Lead a hiking trip

• Create a camp newspaper

What does Mr. Hillstrom suggest to Sheila about the newspaper?

• To focus on pottery instead

• To do it all by herself

• To form committees for help

• To abandon the idea

What equipment does Sheila struggle with while creating the newspaper?

• A computer

• A typewriter

• A mimeograph machine

• A printing press

How do Sheila's friends react to the handwritten newspaper?

• They ignore it

• They criticize it

• They find it amusing

• They are impressed

What lesson does Sheila learn by the end of the chapter?

• Pottery is more fun

• She should quit camp

• Teamwork is important

• Newspapers are easy to make