Chapter 5.

The Cost of Twenty Dollars

Pages 43-53

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS

 

Read chapter #5.

Answer questions 21-25.

Write a paragraph reflecting on an experience you had in school that did not involve a teacher. It may be from an experience you had in the classroom, hallway, lunchroom, school yard or on the bus. Provide supporting details with relevant information from your unique experience that led to a positive outcome.

QUESTIONS

21. Describe the cause-and-effect events that took place in the classroom, school yard and at home. 

22. What is the author's purpose in writing this story?

23. Based on the information in this story, which statement best describes the lesson learned by the boy?

24. What was the reason the boys climbed the algarroba trees?

25. What would be another appropriate title for this chapter?

 

ART ACTIVITIES

In your sketchbook or on a white sheet of paper draw a scene described in this chapter. You may also draw a scene depicting your own experience similar to the one the boy encountered. Be creative and remember to draw the learning experience resulting in a positive outcome.

Jose Escobar - 2009 - Color Pencils

 

                                                            RESOURCE LINKS

                   Atlas   Museum   Dictionary   Art Ideas & Activities  Creature Feature

Chapter 1.  Chapter 2.  Chapter 3.  Chapter 4.  Chapter 5.  Chapter 6.  Chapter 7.  Chapter 8.  Chapter 9.  Chapter 10.

                                                         Virtual Art Classroom         

                                                                      HOME