Hello 3rd Graders,

Tomie DePaolo was one of my favorite authors when I was your age. “Jaime O’Rourke and the Big Potato,” was one of my favorite stories. Here is a read aloud of this book. Make sure to answer these comprehension questions when you are done.

What was the central message of the story?
Who are the main characters and where is the setting?
What connections did you make while reading this story?