JOBS
LAWYER
"Tommy! Come help with the groceries." No response. Mom walks in to see glass shattered all over the kitchen floor and a white, round object in front of the sink.
Tommy is MIA because he broke the window with a a baseball.
drawing a conclusion based on the text and your prior knowledge
inferring
My bags are packed. I have shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, sunscreen ready to go. I know that I will receive a lei when I arrive.
Hawaii
My hand is over my heart, the audience stands, music begins to play. What's about to happen?
National Anthem is about to be sung at an event.
I am good with my hands. I build roads, bridges, buildings, houses. I know how to use a lot of tools to create things.
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
Emerson had her head in her hands as she sobbed loudly. There was a knock at the door as a boy the same age stood on her front steps. Emerson collected a box of things that included a hoodie, baseball glove, and old pictures. What is their relationship, and what is happening?
They are BF and GF and they are breaking up.
struggle between forces
conflict
My head is throbbing and my heart is racing. My mom is on the phone. I am going in and out of consciousness. I hear the sirens in the distance.
HOSPITAL
I got my cleats and shin guards. I hope we win tonight. Where am I going?
SOCCER GAME
I am good with designs. I work with construction workers, so they can create my designs.
ARCHITECT
Kara's stomach tightens as the teacher passes out the test. She had to work last night until 10, after going to school all day. She's thinking of what her current Math grade is. Her palms are sweaty, she feels sad. What is happening?
Kara is upset because she didn't study for the test and is scared about the grade she is going to get on the math test.
BAD GUY
ANTAGONIST
Larry is not happy. He's barking and straining on his leash. I am not going to let him win. He will get in this car. Appointments are important.
VETERNARIAN
NC STATE
I work well with pipes and plungers.
PLUMBER
There is a white piece of paper hanging outside of the gym. Their are some kids screaming with excitement and some kids crying, some kids shaking their heads in despair. What is happening?
Kids are discovering who made the team.
TYPE OF LITERATURE
GENRE
My mom is crying, as she hugs me. My dog tags are around my neck. My recruiter says it's time to go. My mom lets out another sob.
MILITARY
I enter Food Lion quickly, along with about 100 other customers. The wind from outside chills me to the bone. I see the sky is white and grey. I need to hurry and get home. What's about to happen????
Snow Storm
I have the best view in the world. I have to strap myself down to go to the bathroom. You have to be REALLY smart to do my job.
ASTRONAUNT
As Melanie walked home from school on a rainy Autumn day, heard a loud screeching of tires, a horn blow and a metal and glass breaking. What can you infer Melanie heard occur?
Car Accident/Crash
MAP OF THE STORY FROM BEGINNING TO THE END
PLOT DIAGRAM
I barrel out of the house as the horn blares loudly. I stuff papers into a folder.
SCHOOL
Julia has all the envelopes with her classmates names on them. Julia is wearing her favorite red and pink outfit, and hopes she will get a special note from Noah today. What is the date???
February 14