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Gooney Bird Greene arrived at Watertower Elementary School in October after the first month of school had already passed.

True

Gooney Bird Greene introduced herself as coming from China.

False

Gooney Bird Greene's lunches were considered very usual by her classmates.

False

Gooney Bird Greene did her second grade spelling work slowly and messily.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's story about her family moving from China to Watertower is completely true.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird insists that she only tells absolutely true stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman compares Gooney Bird's story to Aladdin.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's classmates live in different towns and attend different schools.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon intervenes to remind the class to focus on Gooney Bird's story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling captivates her classmates and illustrates her unique and imaginative personality.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon and the class eagerly anticipate Gooney Bird's next storytelling session.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's parents decided her name before she was born.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's story about 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet' is about a long journey, a mystery, and a rescue.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's unique outfit and pearls were not well-received by her classmates.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling style and her ability to capture her classmates' attention make her blend in with the rest of the class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird and her classmates do not attend Watertower Elementary School.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird Greene wears a pink ballet tutu, green stretch pants, and a T-shirt with polka dots.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird claims to have diamond earrings from a prince and a visit to a palace.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird insists on being the center of attention and requests to tell a story about herself to the class.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story Gooney Bird shares is about how she got her name, involving her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greene.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The teacher, Mrs. Pidgeon, interrupts Gooney Bird's story with comments and questions.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird emphasizes that her stories are absolutely false, creating suspense and engaging the class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class is not captivated by Gooney Bird's story and does not eagerly await the ending.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry and Ben do not share their own anecdotes and questions, contributing to the lively classroom atmosphere.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon's observations of Gooney Bird's storytelling techniques do not provide insight into the impact of Gooney Bird's narrative on the class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text does not capture the dynamic interaction between Gooney Bird, Mrs. Pidgeon, and the students.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling style and her ability to capture the class's attention are not evident throughout the text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text does not highlight the engaging nature of Gooney Bird's storytelling.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird Greene wore a pink ballet tutu over green stretch pants on her first day at Watertower Elementary School.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon taught the class about the parts of a story: beginning, middle, and end.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malcolm got an origami star stuck in his nose, causing a commotion in the classroom.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upon Mrs. Pidgeon's return, the class chose Malcolm as the main character for their story.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon discussed only the different kinds of stories about imaginary creatures.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Felicia Ann remained silent throughout the class discussion.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon encouraged students to participate respectfully by emphasizing the importance of raising hands to speak.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story ends with the class discussing the importance of good stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman made a speech about his grandmother going to jail for civil disobedience.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some students were distracted, with Malcolm under his desk and Felicia Ann never speaking.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon led a class discussion on what makes good stories, emphasizing that all stories need a book.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird Greene's lunch consisted of red grapes, an avocado, and a chocolate chip cookie.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's Moving Adventure is a novel written by Lois Lowry.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's family is moving to Watertower because of Mr. Greene's new job.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Greene packed 43 sets of false teeth for the move.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Greene packed her dancing shoes and bathing suits for the move.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird packed her comic book collection for the move.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the journey, Gooney Bird realizes that Catman has disappeared and finds him inside a suitcase.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird attempts to retrieve Catman from the rolled-up rug without alerting her parents.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon questions the authenticity of Gooney Bird's stories about the move.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story ends with Gooney Bird deciding to inform her parents about Catman's situation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greene family loaded their station wagon with five suitcases, a lawn mower, a cooler of food and drinks, National Geographics, and their tailless cat named Catman.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the moving van leaves China, the Greene family sets off on their journey to Watertower.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family struggles to fit a sentimental rolled-up rug from Mrs. Greene's mother's house into the car but eventually manages to do so.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Greene suggested leaving the sentimental rolled-up rug behind.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greene family ate all of the ham sandwiches and drank all of the iced tea during their journey.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman, the family's cat, had no tail because he had flicked it under the lawn mower.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greene family drove away from China to Watertower in their station wagon.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's cat, Catman, disappears while the family is on a car trip.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rug, with Catman and Gooney Bird inside, flies out of the car and lands by the road.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman runs away after the rug unrolls, and Gooney Bird is left with strangers offering help.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird shares her story with the class and is admired for her large, screw-on earrings.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class gets distracted by discussions about pierced ears and noses.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird begins her story about a prince, a palace, and diamond earrings from her time in China.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling captivates her classmates and illustrates her unique and imaginative personality.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon and the class eagerly anticipate Gooney Bird's next storytelling session.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird insists that she only tells absolutely true stories.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's unique outfit and pearls were not well-received by her classmates.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird insists on being the center of attention and requests to tell a story about herself to the class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the journey, Gooney Bird realizes that Catman has disappeared and finds him inside a suitcase.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird Greene arrived late to school because she had to direct a symphony orchestra.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon speculated that Gooney Bird might have the chicken pox when she was late to school.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's classmates were too sad to participate in social studies in her absence.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon decided to hold story time early at the class's request.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird insists that all her stories are true.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's unique outfit includes gray sweatpants, a sleeveless white blouse with lace, and elbow-length black gloves.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text is part of a larger story involving Gooney Bird Greene and her unique personality and experiences.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's ability to captivate her classmates and teacher with her imaginative storytelling is not highlighted in the text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The story showcases the dynamic between Gooney Bird, her classmates, and Mrs. Pidgeon, emphasizing the unique and creative nature of Gooney Bird's character.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling style and her ability to capture the class's attention are evident throughout the text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird Greene's lunches were considered very unusual by her classmates.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon's reaction to Gooney Bird's story highlights her amusement and tolerance for Gooney Bird's imaginative tales.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird emphasizes the need for suspense in stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird starts a story with a 'suddenly' to wake people up.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird finds a diamond earring in a gumball machine in the palace.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird performs a 'flash-forward' in the story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird ends up with sixty-seven gumballs and a pair of diamond earrings.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The palace inhabitants cheer and celebrate Gooney Bird's diamond earrings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon praises Gooney Bird's story and flash-forward technique.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird clarifies that the Prinns are a married couple, not royalty.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman questions the truth of Gooney Bird's story, and Gooney Bird insists on telling only true stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling style and her ability to capture her classmates' attention make her blend in with the rest of the class.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's story about 'How Gooney Bird Came from China on a Flying Carpet' is about a long journey, a mystery, and a rescue.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some students were distracted, with Malcolm under his desk and Felicia Ann never speaking.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's car is named Gooney Bird #2.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird owned Atlantic Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Water Works, and the Electric Company in a game of Monopoly.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prince next door calls out for Napoleon, who has gone missing, and Gooney Bird sets out to find him.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Napoleon is revealed to be a large black poodle, not the emperor of France as the class initially thought.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon shares information about Napoleon Bonaparte and his history as the emperor of France.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class becomes distracted, prompting Mrs. Pidgeon to redirect their attention back to the story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird eventually finds Napoleon eating garbage, much to the dismay of the class and their teacher.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The children express their disinterest in the story, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird is asked to go to the palace for a reward and wears clothes from the L.L.Bean catalog.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class becomes bored with the story, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko, who remain engaged.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's visit to the palace is described in the story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class's reactions to Gooney Bird's visit to the palace are described in the story.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird asked the bus driver if he needed help folding his map.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman and his classmates know all the parts of an orchestra.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chelsea successfully made a trombone noise when she called out 'Brass'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Keiko loves when the wolf appears in 'Peter and the Wolf'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's father's car disappears down the road when they land in the meadow on a carpet

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman becomes fascinated and falls in love with the cow in the meadow

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The farmer and his wife notice Catman's affection for the cow and try to feed him, but he refuses to leave the cow

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman spends his days with the cow in the meadow while the cow eats wildflowers and Catman chases field mice and butterflies

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Keiko expects a bad ending to the story, fearing the cow will eat Catman

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The children mistakenly believe the story is about how the cow ate Catman

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon has the correct title of the story written down

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird shares various cat-getting-big-suddenly stories from the class

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cow in the meadow is surprised by the arrival of Gooney Bird, Catman, and the carpet

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird clarifies that the cow doesn't notice Catman and only eats wildflowers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman's affection for the cow leads the children to mistakenly believe the cow ate Catman

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catman's love for the cow leads to a heartwarming and peaceful ending to the story

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird suggests that Barry should tell a true story called 'When Barry Spent Every Penny He Had on Something He Wanted Really Badly.'

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Keiko loves gross stories

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird takes out a grapefruit, a cucumber, and some dill pickles for lunch

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class decides to skip arithmetic and have lunch instead

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird promises to teach the class a whirling dance called the tarantella

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Felicia Ann suggests that the class should hug and kiss before having dessert

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's dessert for the class is 63 gumballs

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman compares Gooney Bird's story to Aladdin

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tricia's story about losing Gretchen Guinea Pig has a happy ending

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon suggests that the class should have a vegetarian day

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malcolm's story could be called 'Why Malcolm Was Late to School'

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Barry Tuckerman's fourth story is about how Gooney Bird directed an orchestra

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's last story is about a little girl who rode a flying carpet and lost her cat, Catman.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The little girl asks for help finding her cat through a TV interview.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Henry Schinhofen finds the cat in his barn, where it is consumed by a cow and refuses to leave.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greene family visits Catman and realizes that he is only consumed by the cow, not by them.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's father is a prosthodontist.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird promises to tell the class how to get stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beanie shares the story of how she got her name.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Keiko sets the stage for her own story about her family's journey to Watertower.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class becomes bored with the story, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko, who remain engaged.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's classmates live in different towns and attend different schools.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird's storytelling captivates her classmates and illustrates her unique and imaginative personality.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class eagerly anticipates hearing more invisible stories from their classmates in the future.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird directs the bus driver and orchestra to the auditorium, standing beside the driver due to the lack of seating.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The orchestra performs a sarabande in honor of Gooney Bird at the school.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird tells her classmates a story about Catman, wearing a cat and cow outfit for the occasion.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird reassures the class that she does not include violence in her stories.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Pidgeon expresses concern for Catman.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird engages the class in a discussion about Catman, encouraging them to recall previous discussions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird calms the class and continues her storytelling.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The class eagerly waits for the surprise promised by Gooney Bird at lunchtime.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird knew the way to the auditorium from her brief time in Watertower.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The musicians express gratitude to Mrs. Pidgeon for her help.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gooney Bird promises her classmates a surprise related to the orchestra at recess.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The orchestra arrives at the school and performs a minuet in honor of Gooney Bird.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gooney Bird's Moving Adventure

  • Gooney Bird politely asks the class to not interrupt her while telling a story and to raise their hands if they have questions or comments
  • The Greene family, who lived in China, is moving to Watertower due to Mr. Greene's new job
  • Mr. Greene packed 43 sets of false teeth, Mrs. Greene packed her dancing shoes and bathing suits, and Gooney Bird packed her money collection
  • The class interrupts Gooney Bird with questions about the false teeth, money collection, and a story about a prince and diamonds
  • Mrs. Pidgeon questions the authenticity of Gooney Bird's stories, claiming that a moving van could not drive from China to Watertower
  • Gooney Bird challenges Mrs. Pidgeon to find other places named China in an atlas, and Mrs. Pidgeon discovers multiple locations named China in the United States
  • After the moving van leaves China, the Greene family loads their station wagon and sets off on their journey to Watertower
  • They pack the car with five suitcases, a lawn mower, a cooler of food and drinks, National Geographics, and their tailless cat named Catman
  • The family struggles to fit a sentimental rolled-up rug from Mrs. Greene's mother's house into the car but eventually manages to do so
  • During the journey, Gooney Bird realizes that Catman has disappeared and finds him inside the rolled-up rug
  • Gooney Bird attempts to retrieve Catman from the rug without alerting her parents
  • The story ends with Gooney Bird contemplating whether to inform her parents about Catman's situation

Gooney Bird and the Disappearance of Napoleon

  • Gooney Bird, a character in the story, likes the color magenta and has a car named Gooney Bird #2.
  • She owned Atlantic Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, Water Works, and the Electric Company in a game of Monopoly but was in jail.
  • The prince next door calls out for Napoleon, who has gone missing, and Gooney Bird sets out to find him.
  • Napoleon is revealed to be a large black poodle, not the emperor of France as the class initially thought.
  • Mrs. Pidgeon, the teacher, shares information about Napoleon Bonaparte and his history as the emperor of France.
  • Gooney Bird finds clues that lead her to Napoleon's whereabouts, and the class eagerly follows the story.
  • The class becomes distracted, prompting Mrs. Pidgeon to redirect their attention back to the story.
  • Gooney Bird eventually finds Napoleon eating garbage, much to the dismay of the class and their teacher.
  • The children express their disinterest in the story, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko.
  • Gooney Bird is asked to go to the palace for a reward and wears clothes from the L.L.Bean catalog.
  • The class becomes bored with the story, except for Felicia Ann and Keiko, who remain engaged.
  • The story continues with Gooney Bird's visit to the palace, and the class's reactions are described.

Gooney Bird Saves the Day

  • Gooney Bird guides a distressed orchestra to the Town Hall Auditorium when they are running late for a concert
  • Gooney Bird knew the way to the auditorium from her brief time in Watertower
  • She directs the bus driver and orchestra to the auditorium, standing beside the driver due to the lack of seating
  • The musicians express gratitude to Gooney Bird for her help
  • Gooney Bird returns to school and promises her classmates a surprise related to the orchestra at lunchtime
  • The orchestra arrives at the school and performs a sarabande in honor of Gooney Bird
  • Gooney Bird tells her classmates a story about Catman, wearing a cat and cow outfit for the occasion
  • She reassures the class that she does not include violence in her stories
  • Mrs. Pidgeon expresses concern for Catman
  • Gooney Bird engages the class in a discussion about Catman, encouraging them to recall previous discussions
  • Gooney Bird calms the class and continues her storytelling
  • The class eagerly waits for the surprise promised by Gooney Bird at lunchtime

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