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Where did Maya remember using her phone last?
Maya last remembered using her phone during lunch
How did Maya probably feel when she first noticed her phone was gone?
Maya probably felt worried or nervous because she could not find her new phone.
Why did Maya go back to the cafeteria?
Maya went back because the cafeteria was the last place she remembered using her phone.
Where will Maya most likely go after the final bell rings?
Maya will most likely hurry to science class.
Turn this into a complete sentence: “Because she lost her phone.”
“Maya was worried because she lost her phone.”
Who told Maya that a phone had been turned in to the front office?
Mr. Bennett, the cafeteria monitor, told Maya.
Why did Tessa's behavior seem unusual when Maya mentioned her missing phone?
Tessa hesitated and avoided eye contact, which suggested that she felt uncomfortable.
Why was Maya especially worried about losing the phone?
Maya was worried because the phone was a recent birthday gift from her parents, and they had reminded her to take care of it.
What might Maya do differently the next time she lets someone borrow her phone?
Maya might make sure the person returns her phone immediately after using it.
Fix this sentence: “Tessa have Maya phone in her pocket.”
“Tessa had Maya’s phone in her pocket.”
What made Maya remember that Tessa might still have her phone?
Maya remembered that Tessa borrowed her phone during lunch, and she could not remember Tessa giving it back.
What can you infer from Tessa's face turning red?
We can infer that Tessa probably felt embarrassed, nervous, or guilty.
How did Maya try to solve her problem before discovering Tessa had the phone?
Maya retraced her steps, searched the cafeteria, and asked Mr. Bennett for help.
What would probably have happened if Maya had reached the front office before seeing Tessa?
Maya probably would have discovered that the phone turned in to the office was not hers.
Answer in a complete sentence: Why might Tessa have avoided eye contact?
"Tessa might have avoided eye contact because she felt embarrassed that she still had Maya’s phone.”
Why was Maya confused after Tessa returned her phone?
Maya was confused because Tessa had her phone, which meant the phone turned in to the office belonged to someone else.
Do you think Tessa truly forgot about the phone? Give evidence for your answer.
Answers may vary. For example: “I think Tessa may have forgotten because she said she had only realized a few minutes earlier that she still had Maya’s phone.”
How did Maya's emotions change throughout the story?
Maya went from worried, to relieved, to suspicious, and finally relieved but confused.
How might this experience affect Maya and Tessa's friendship?
Answers may vary. Maya might be frustrated with Tessa at first, but they could resolve the problem by discussing what happened.
Expand “Maya was relieved” into a sentence that includes because and evidence from the story.
“Maya was relieved because Tessa returned the phone that Maya thought she had lost.”
Explain the unexpected twist involving the phone at the front office
Maya thought the phone turned in to the office might be hers, but Tessa actually had Maya’s phone in her pocket. Therefore, the phone at the office belonged to someone else.
A student says, “Tessa stole Maya's phone.” Is there enough evidence to support this conclusion? Why or why not?
No. Maya willingly let Tessa borrow the phone. Although Tessa acted uncomfortable, there is not enough evidence to prove that she intended to steal it.
Why is it important that Maya gather all the information before deciding what happened to her phone?
Maya should gather information so that she does not make an incorrect assumption or unfairly accuse someone before knowing what happened.
If you could add another paragraph to the story, what do you predict would happen next? Give at least two details.
Answers may vary. For example: Maya might hurry to science class and explain why she is late. Later, she might talk to Tessa about returning borrowed belongings more quickly.
Combine these two sentences into one complete sentence using the word because:
Maya was confused. Tessa had her phone.
“Maya was confused because Tessa had her phone.”