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The Couch Potato

  •  English    15     Public
    Comprehension (literal, inferential, vocabulary, theme)
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  • Who is the main character in the story?
    A talking potato
    A child who loves being outside
    A child who calls themselves a “couch potato”
    A teacher
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  • Where does most of the story take place?
    At the park
    At school
    In the living room/on the couch
    In a grocery store
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  • What is the character doing at the beginning?
    Playing outside
    Cleaning their room
    Watching TV and using screens
    Doing homework
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  • What items are around the character?
    Remote, snacks, and screens
    Cooking tools
    Books and pencils
    Sports equipment
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  • How would you describe the character at the start?
    Energetic
    Busy
    Adventurous
    Lazy/glued to screens
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  • What problem happens that changes everything?
    The character falls asleep
    The TV breaks only
    The internet slows down
    The power goes out
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  • How does the character feel when the power goes out?
    Proud
    Bored/frustrated
    Relaxed
    Excited
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  • What does the character try to do next?
    Cook food
    Call a friend
    Go back to sleep
    Look for other things to do
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  • What new things does the character notice?
    New TV shows
    Video games
    Nature and the outside world
    Social media
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  • What helps the character begin to change?
    Fixing the TV
    Going outside
    Eating snacks
    Calling someone
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  • What lesson does the character learn?
    Sleep all day
    Life is enjoyable beyond screens
    Screens are the best
    Staying inside is better
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  • Why is it important to take breaks from screens?
    To enjoy real-life experiences
    To avoid homework
    To save electricity
    To watch more later
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  • How does the character feel at the end?
    Happy and active
    Angry
    Tired
    Bored
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  • What is the author’s message?
    Always follow rules
    Never watch TV
    Only play outside
    Balance screen time with real life
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  • When is taking a screen break helpful?
    Never
    Only at night
    Many times
    Only at school
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