Harcourt Journeys: Story Selection Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Unit 1: Lesson 4 The Power of W.O.W.! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Turn your Text Book to page 94. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

SET A PURPOSE

Good readers set a purpose based on what they know about genre and want to learn by reading. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Preview the story. What genre do you think this story is? (Hint: See Pg. 94) Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

This story is play. A play tells a story through both words and actions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The title of the play is called “The Power of W.O.W.!” W.O.W. stands for Words On Wheels. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

One purpose for reading might be to find out what the power of W.O.W. is and what it has to do with Words On Wheels. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How is Mrs. Nguyen feeling as she talks to Ileana? How do you know? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Sad; she sighs, she forces a smile, she looks down regretfully Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What do you learn about Mrs. Nguyen from the fact that she looks down regretfully as she gives Ileana the news of the W.O.W. program? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She likes her work and recognizes that it provides an important service. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What problem does the W.O.W. program face ? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The library does not have any more money to pay for the program, so it will end in another week. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Predict what Ileana will do now that she knows W.O.W. will be discontinued. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Prediction

Possible Prediction: She may make an attempt to save the program. She might think of an alternative way to provide books and computers in her neighborhood. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why does Ileana tell Shane that “this is serious”? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: She wants him to stop joking about the situation because she’s worried about not having W.O.W. anymore. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Is Ileana the only one who values W.O.W.? How do you know? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: No; Shane and Jason also want to help save the program. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What message might the author be trying to give about the importance of community programs? Why do you think so? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: The author believes that individuals can help save good community programs. She has written a play about young people taking initiative to save a program that is important to them. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author included the discussion about mutant chicken? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: It adds humor to the scene and keeps it from becoming too serious. It shows that unusual ideas can sometimes solve problems. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK

STOP & THINK: Characters’ actions can help readers understand the theme and evaluate the author’s message. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: What ideas do Ileana and her friends consider to help raise money? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Selling personal possessions such as a rare baseball card or a bike; a bake sale; a car wash Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: What do the fundraising ideas tell you about the friends? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: Saving W.O.W. must be important to them if they are willing to give up their personal possessions and work hard to plan an event. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: Why do you think raising money for W.O.W. is so important to Ileana and her friends? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: They don’t want to see the program discontinued. The W.O.W. bus is the only way people like Ileana’s grandma get to read books and use computers. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK

STOP & THINK: The setting is the time and place in which events occur. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: Author’s often choose a setting that will move the plot along (actions or events) in some way that will help characters to solve a problem. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: The setting in this scene is the Diaz Bakery. How does this setting move the plot along and help the characters solve their problem? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: It helps the characters decide where to have the car wash. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Possible Answer: Mr. Diaz’s bakery has a parking lot where the car wash can take place, and he can provide a water source. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Possible Answer: His idea of giving car wash customers a discount might make more people come to the car wash. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What are some reasons why Mr. Diaz is willing to help the children? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answers: He uses and appreciates W.O.W. resources. He likes Mrs. Nguyen. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What are the steps of the children’s plan to have a successful car wash? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

STEPS: 1.Get cleaning supplies from their parents 2.Make advertisements 3.Convince Mr. Diaz to let them use his parking lot 4.Advertise in local businesses Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What does Shane mean when he says “the power of W.O.W.”? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: He is referring to the ideas about fundraising that he and his friends learned from materials they got from the bookmobile. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why are Ileana and Erica disappointed after the first three hours of the car wash? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: Few cars have come by so far. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

How did the television reporter find out about the car wash? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The reporter’s aunt owns one of the businesses in the neighborhood. Her aunt told her about the car wash. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Why do you think the author uses the television reporter in the play? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: It shows the events are important. The reporter makes a statement about the children coming together to help one of their own. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What might you speculate will happen next because of the news reporter? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Possible Answer: People who see the report will come out to support the car wash. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK

STOP & THINK: Authors usually don’t state the theme of a story directly. Their message is most often revealed through character’s actions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

STOP & THINK: How do the characters’ actions reveal the theme, or central idea, of the play in this last scene? “Wow! Guys! We saved W.O.W.!” Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The kids demonstrated the power of teamwork. When people come together they can make a difference in their community. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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