Rosa Maria's Party and Decisions

The video tutorial for first graders introduces the story 'Mice and Beans' by Pam Muñoz Ryan. It begins with a vocabulary review, focusing on words like 'set', 'checked', and 'missing'. The story follows Rosa Maria, who prepares for her granddaughter's birthday party while dealing with disappearing mousetraps. Despite her forgetfulness, the party is a success, and Rosa Maria realizes she has helpful mice in her home. The video concludes with a discussion and questions to reinforce comprehension.

What does the word 'set' mean in the context of the story?

• To break something

• To get something ready to use

• To lose something

• To place something in a specific location

What does Rosa Maria do every night before going to bed?

• She reads a book

• She sets a mousetrap

• She waters the plants

• She writes in her diary

Why does Rosa Maria not worry about the missing napkin?

• She has extra napkins

• She thinks it doesn't matter if one doesn't match

• She plans to buy more

• She doesn't notice it's missing

What does Rosa Maria realize she forgot on the day of the party?

• The piñata

• The lemonade

• The candles

• The birthday cake

What surprises Rosa Maria at the party?

• The cake is missing

• The guests arrive late

• The piñata is empty

• The piñata is filled with candy

What does Rosa Maria decide about the mice at the end of the story?

• She will set more mousetraps

• She will let them stay

• She will call an exterminator

• She will move to a new house

What is the main theme of the story 'Mice and Beans'?

• The importance of being organized

• The joy of family gatherings

• The mystery of missing items

• The value of sharing and kindness