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The Couch Potato

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