The DOT - Making Your Mark! Story Questions

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1. Vashti was frustrated because...

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Vashti was frustrated because she believed that she couldn't draw well. This implies that she had a lack of confidence in her drawing abilities, which led to her frustration.

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Comprehension questions for 1st grade on the story "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds

2. Why did Vashti feel like she couldn't start?

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Vashti felt like she couldn't start because she did not feel confident. Confidence plays a crucial role in starting any task or activity. Without confidence, one may doubt their abilities and feel hesitant to begin. In Vashti's case, her lack of confidence likely made her unsure of her own artistic skills, leading her to believe that she couldn't start.

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3. Who helped Vashti?

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Vashti was helped by the teacher.

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4. Vashti was a:

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Vashti is referred to as a girl because the options provided include "boy," "girl," "pencil," and "teacher." Out of these options, "girl" is the only one that can be used to describe a person's gender. Since Vashti is being categorized as something, it can be inferred that she is a girl based on the given options.

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5. The teacher

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The correct answer is "encouraged Vashti to make a mark." This is because the teacher wanted Vashti to express herself creatively and make her own unique mark in her artwork. By encouraging her to make a mark, the teacher is promoting Vashti's artistic abilities and giving her the confidence to explore her creativity.

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6. Vashti could draw when

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This answer suggests that Vashti's ability to draw begins when she makes a mark. This implies that she needs to take the first step of making a mark on the paper in order to start her drawing.

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7. What animal was mentioned in the story?

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The correct answer is polar bear because it is the only animal mentioned that is not a common household pet like a dog or cat. The story likely focused on a polar bear or included a reference to a polar bear, making it the correct answer.

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8. Vashti can be considered a _________________ by the end of the story.

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By the end of the story, Vashti is shown to have gained self-confidence and embraced her creativity. This is evident from her transformation from a hesitant and doubtful girl to someone who is willing to take risks and express herself through her artwork. Therefore, she can be considered a self-confident, creative girl.

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9. The Polar bear was on

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10. Vashti felt _____________after the teacher hung her picture.

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Vashti felt encouraged to draw a better dot after the teacher hung her picture. This suggests that the teacher's reaction to her drawing was positive and supportive, motivating Vashti to improve her artistic skills.

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Vashti was frustrated because...
Why did Vashti feel like she couldn't start?
Who helped Vashti?
Vashti was a:
The teacher
Vashti could draw when
What animal was mentioned in the story?
Vashti can be considered a _________________ by the end of the story.
The Polar bear was on
Vashti felt _____________after the teacher hung her picture.
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