Tommy's Art Lesson and Aspirations

Tommy, a young aspiring artist, loves drawing and receives encouragement from his family. In kindergarten, he is disappointed by the art materials and lessons. In first grade, he eagerly awaits real art lessons but is frustrated by the limited resources. Despite this, Tommy's determination shines through when he finally gets a chance to express his creativity with his own crayons.

What did Tommy know he wanted to be when he grew up?

• A scientist

• A doctor

• A teacher

• An artist

What advice did Tommy's cousins give him about becoming an artist?

• To copy famous paintings

• To use only pencils

• To draw only animals

• To practice regularly

Where did Tommy's dad display his artwork?

• In the living room

• At the barber shop

• In the school

• In the kitchen

What did Tommy use to draw on his sheets?

• A pen

• A pencil

• A marker

• A crayon

What did Tommy do with the bright blue chalk given by the carpenter?

• Drew on a chalkboard

• Drew on the sidewalk

• Drew on the walls

• Drew on paper

What was Tommy looking forward to in kindergarten?

• Meeting new friends

• Having art lessons

• Playing in the sandbox

• Learning to read

What was the problem with the paint in kindergarten?

• It was too colorful

• It was too sticky

• It was awful and cracked

• It was too expensive

What did Tommy's brother Joe say about the art teacher's visits?

• She comes every other Wednesday

• She gives two pieces of paper

• She brings new crayons

• She comes every day

What special gift did Tommy receive on his birthday?

• A box of 64 Crayola crayons

• A set of watercolors

• A paintbrush set

• A sketchbook

Why was Miss Landers not pleased with Tommy's crayons?

• They were broken

• They were not school property

• They were too expensive

• They were too colorful