Understanding 'Countdown' by Deborah Wiles

The video tutorial introduces the book 'Countdown' by Deborah Wiles, set during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis. It highlights the book's unique structure, combining primary sources and narrative. The teacher reads Chapter 1, focusing on Franny, an 11-year-old girl navigating school life and historical events. The chapter explores themes of invisibility, social dynamics, and historical context, with Franny's struggles in class and her observations of the world around her.

What is the setting of the book 'Countdown' by Deborah Wiles?

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

• World War I

• The American Civil War

Who are the two leaders mentioned in the conversation about missiles?

• John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev

• Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler

• Lyndon B. Johnson and Ho Chi Minh

What is Franny's favorite subject in school?

• Social Studies

• Science

• Art

• Mathematics

How does Franny feel about being skipped during read-alouds?

• Happy

• Amused

• Indifferent

• Frustrated

What does Franny compare her heart to when she feels hurt?

• A stone

• A wash rag

• A sponge

• A balloon

What activity does Franny consider joining during recess?

• Reading a book

• Playing soccer

• Jumping rope

• Playing basketball

What event causes panic at the end of the chapter?

• A fire drill

• An air raid siren

• A school assembly

• A surprise test