Understanding Tilly's School Experience

Mr. Kean, a principal who loves his school, decides to extend school days to weekends, holidays, and summer. Tilly, a student, expresses concerns about missing out on other learning experiences. Mr. Kean realizes the importance of balance and cancels the extra school days, leading to a celebration by students and teachers.

What did Mr. Kean love about his school?

• The architecture

• The fine children and teachers

• The location

• The sports facilities

Where did Tilly live?

• In a farmhouse

• In a big city

• In an apartment

• In a small house next to a big tree

What did Tilly do on weekends?

• Climbed her favorite tree and played with her dog

• Went shopping

• Went to school

• Visited her grandparents

What was Mr. Kean's first change to the school schedule?

• Extended school hours

• School on Saturdays

• School on holidays

• School during summer

How did the teachers and students feel about school on Saturdays?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Unhappy

• Confused

What was Mr. Kean's next decision after Saturdays?

• School trips

• More homework

• Longer school days

• School on Sundays

What did Tilly's brother ask about on Sundays?

• The homework

• The lunch menu

• The skipping

• The weather

What holidays did Mr. Kean include in the school schedule?

• Only Easter

• All holidays on the calendar

• Only Thanksgiving

• Only Christmas

How did the students and teachers feel about school on holidays?

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Unhappy

• Excited

What was Mr. Kean's final decision about the school schedule?

• School only on weekdays

• School every day including summer

• School only on weekends

• School only during holidays