The Schoolyard Strike
In the town of Harmony, the children of Sunshine Elementary School were upset. The school's principal had decided to cut short the lunch break by 15 minutes. The students did not agree with this change, and decided to do something about it. They decided to go on a strike . A strike is when people stop working or doing something to protest against what they believe is not fair. The children decided not to play during their physical education classes until their lunch break time was restored. This was a peaceful way of showing their unhappiness. The principal recognized their protest and agreed to a meeting with the student council. They discussed and came up with a solution that made everyone happy. That's what a strike can do!
Question 1
Why were the children of Sunshine Elementary School upset?
Because they had too much homework
Because the principal cut short the lunch break
Explanation. In the story, it is mentioned that the children were upset because the principal had decided to cut short the lunch break by 15 minutes.
Because they didn t like their teachers
Because their playground was closed
Because they had to study during their lunch break
Question 2
What is a strike?
A game children play at school
A type of sport
When people stop working to protest against something unfair
Explanation. In the context of the story, a strike is defined as when people stop working or doing something to protest against something they believe is not fair.
A type of punishment at school
A system to grade students
Question 3
Who did the principal agree to meet to discuss the students protest?
The mayor of Harmony
The parents of the students
The student council
Explanation. The story mentions that the principal recognized the students protest and agreed to a meeting with the student council. They discussed and came up with a solution that made everyone happy.
The teachers
Question 4
What was the peaceful way that the students showed their unhappiness?
They shouted at the principal
They refused to do their homework
They refused to play during their physical education classes
Explanation. The children of Sunshine Elementary School decided not to play during their physical education classes until their lunch break time was restored. This was a peaceful way of showing their unhappiness about the change.
They wrote a letter to the school board
Question 5
What was the result of the strike?
The children were punished
The principal resigned
The lunch break was restored
Explanation. The story implies that the children s protest was successful and that a solution was found that made everyone happy.
The school closed down
Nothing changed
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