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1
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How did Mr. Larson, who taught the 5th grade, think that children learned best?

A

When they learned on their own, and taught themselves.

2
Q

What did he do after he gave his students their work of the day?

A

He read his newspaper.

3
Q

Where in the classroom did Cara write her newspaper?

A

In the back corner

4
Q

What was Cara’s first editorial about.

A

Mr. Larson getting paid for teaching when he didn’t teach anything. According to him the kids taught themselves, so they should get paid.

5
Q

What award had Mr. Larson won for three years in a row?

A

Teacher of the year

6
Q

What had Cara’s editorials done in her old school?

A

Stirred up trouble and got a reaction which led to conferences with the principal.

7
Q

Why did she write editorials?

A

Because she was mad her parents got a divorce.

8
Q

What was Mr. Larson’s first assignment after reading Cara’s editorial?

A

Read and find editorials in old papers and find one that showed the paper’s heart.

9
Q

What did Joey suggest that Cara do with the Landry News to get more readers?

A

Make it on the computer and print more copies.

10
Q

Where did Cara and Joey go to work on the newspaper?

A

The library with Mrs. Steinert.

11
Q

What papers were in the “large brown envelope” that Mr. Larson received from Principal Barnes?

A

Notice of an emergency meeting to discuss disciplinary action against Mr. Larson,

12
Q

Why was Mr Larson so angry at the beginning

A

because of Cara’s editorial.

13
Q

What was the story about that got Mr. Larson in trouble?

A

The story was about a divorce.

14
Q

Who is the principal?

A

Dr. Barnes

15
Q

Did her mother get upset about the story that got Mr. Larson in trouble?

A

No

16
Q

What did Dr. Barnes put Mr. Larson in charge of?

A

He put him in charge of the newspaper and to edit the newspaper.

17
Q

Who also helped with the newspaper a lot?

A

LeeAnn did.

18
Q

Did Cara write her newspaper by hand or type it on the computer first?

A

She hand wrote it first.

19
Q

Where did she post her first paper?

A

She put it o the bulletin board.