What is the solution to the problem in the story?

Mr. Tanen sells his ties to raise money.

How does the town find out about Mr. Tanen's tie auction?

They see the signs all over town

Why does Mr. Tanen keep the Blue Ribbon tie?

It was a present to him for being a good principal

Why does Dr. Demi buy the toothbrush tie?

She's the dentist and they use toothbrushes

What is the setting of this story?

Lynnhurst School during the school year

What is the problem of this story?

Mr. Tanen does not have enough money for a new playground.

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Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble: Story Elements and Character Traits

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Journeys, second grade, Lesson 16 - Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble. Identify story elements and character traits.

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1
What is the solution to the problem in the story?
The school is closed so they don't need a playground.
Mr. Tanen sells his house to raise money.
The townspeople build the playground themselves.
Mr. Tanen sells his ties to raise money.
2
What kind of a person is Mr. Tanen if he could GIVE up his ties to GET a new playground?
Rich
Nice
Generous
Smart
3
How does the town find out about Mr. Tanen's tie auction?
Mrs. Sweet Apple tells them
He tells everyone
They see the signs all over town
The kids already know and they tell their parents
4
Why does Mr. Tanen keep the Blue Ribbon tie?
Nobody wants it
It was a present to him for being a good principal
He paid a lot of money for it
He wants to make sure to wear it to the new playground
5
Why does Dr. Demi buy the toothbrush tie?
She's the dentist and they use toothbrushes
She liked the colors
To help her remember to brush her teeth
She likes to brush her teeth
6
How did Mr. Tanen feel when he saw the playground covered with his ties?
Excited
Worried
Mad
Shocked
7
What is the setting of this story?
elementary school during summer
Cheyenne during winter
at a gym during PE class
Lynnhurst School during the school year
8
Who is the author of this book?
Maryann Coca-Leffler
Kate DiCamillo
Doreen Cronin
JK Rowling
9
Which word best describes Kaylee and Alex when they bring the money to Mr. Tanen?
Helpful
Afraid
Mean
Thankful
10
Why do the townspeople give the ties back to Mr. Tanen?
They think the ties cost too much money
They want Mr. Tanen to sell the ties for more money
They do not like the ties
They want to thank him
11
What is the problem of this story?
Mr. Tanen lost all the books for the school library.
The teachers are mad because they don't get paid enough.
Mr. Tanen does not have enough money for a new playground.
The townspeople think Godzilla is going to attack.
12
Who is the main character in this story?
Mr. Apple
Monsieur Bijou
Mrs. Sweet Apple
Mr. Tanen
13
What does Mr. Tanen tell the townspeople at the end of the auction?
"I hope I get my ties back!"
"You stole my ties!"
"You have to give to get"
"You are the best town ever!"

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