SECOND READING: TEXT AND VOCABULARY – OLIVIA

 

During the reading of the text, look for information to answer your questions. If you didn’t have any questions, don’t worry. Connect the information in the text to your inferences about the illustrations.

*There are a few vocabulary words that are highlighted.

*Ask the questions after you read the pages.

 

Pages 2 – 3:

~ wearing people out: getting people tired. What does wearing people out mean?

~Do you wear people out like Olivia does?

 

Page 4 – 9:

~On page 5, firm: demanding. What does it mean to be firm with Ian?

~Does Olivia do any of the same activities that you do?

~Why might she have to keep moving Edwin?

 

Pages 10 – 14:

~What does Olivia do well at the beach?

~On page 14, bask in the sun: lie and relax in the sun. What does bask in the sun mean?

~Is basking in the sun a good idea or a bad idea? Discuss.

 

Pages 15 – 17:

~What do you think she might be saying to her mother about taking a nap? Do you agree with Olivia?

 

Pages 18 – 21:

~Can you figure out what a museum might be? (a place where art or other objects of value are displayed)

~On page 19, what might Olivia be thinking?

 

Pages 22 – 25:

~On page 24, time out: for a child: a short break in play or work due to misbehavior. What is a time out?

~Do you think Olivia should have a time out for painting the picture?

~Have you ever had a time out, like Olivia?

 

Pages 26 – End:

~What do you think Olivia is dreaming about?

~Do you dream about the books that you read?

~Why might Olivia wear her mother out?