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This passage uses dramatic irony that young readers can discover — A.J. sincerely lists trivial consumer facts as 'important information' while the reader senses something is off. The list structure and confident first-person voice make it engaging to copy, and the humor rewards close attention.
if you ask me kids can learn all we need to learn by watching tv you can learn important information like which breakfast cereal tastes best and what toys you should buy and which shampoo leaves your ...
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- A.J. says he hates school, and then Miss Daisy says she hates school too. Was Miss Daisy right to say that to her new students? What in the story makes you think so?
- A.J. believes TV can teach kids everything they need to know, like which cereal tastes best and which shampoo is shiniest. Is that really 'important information,' or is A.J. missing something? What in the story makes you think so?
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