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The Couch Potato
Game Code: 4414232
English
15
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Comprehension (literal, inferential, vocabulary, theme)
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Who is the main character in the story?
A child who calls themselves a “couch potato”
A teacher
A talking potato
A child who loves being outside
15
Where does most of the story take place?
In the living room/on the couch
In a grocery store
At school
At the park
15
What is the character doing at the beginning?
Watching TV and using screens
Doing homework
Cleaning their room
Playing outside
15
What items are around the character?
Remote, snacks, and screens
Cooking tools
Books and pencils
Sports equipment
15
How would you describe the character at the start?
Adventurous
Busy
Energetic
Lazy/glued to screens
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What problem happens that changes everything?
The character falls asleep
The internet slows down
The power goes out
The TV breaks only
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How does the character feel when the power goes out?
Relaxed
Bored/frustrated
Proud
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?
Video games
Social media
New TV shows
Nature and the outside world
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What helps the character begin to change?
Calling someone
Fixing the TV
Eating snacks
Going outside
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What lesson does the character learn?
Screens are the best
Staying inside is better
Sleep all day
Life is enjoyable beyond screens
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Why is it important to take breaks from screens?
To enjoy real-life experiences
To save electricity
To watch more later
To avoid homework
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How does the character feel at the end?
Angry
Happy and active
Bored
Tired
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What is the author’s message?
Never watch TV
Balance screen time with real life
Always follow rules
Only play outside
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When is taking a screen break helpful?
Never
Only at night
Only at school
Many times
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