Feelings
Mia’s hands were shaking as she walked onto the stage. How is Maria feeling?
nervous
Dark clouds filled the sky. Thunder rumbled loudly.
it will rain or storm
People were pushing carts and choosing fruit and vegetables.
supermarket or grocery store
Lina shared her snack with a student who forgot lunch.
kind and caring
Lina heard a strange noise outside her tent late at night. She reached into her backpack, clicked a button, and a bright beam lit up the trees around her.
flashlight
Leo crossed his arms and would not talk to anyone after the game.
Upset or disappointed
The ice cream fell off Noah’s cone onto the ground.
He may be upset or buy another one
Students sat quietly while a woman read a story aloud.
classroom or library
Marcus practiced piano every day even when it was difficult.
hard working or determined
After soccer practice, Mateo opened the kitchen door and searched for something cold to drink. He grabbed the milk and quickly shut the door so the food inside would stay cold.
refrigerator
Sasha jumped up and down when she opened the letter.
excited or happy
Ella forgot to study for her test and looked worried.
She may do poorly or feel stressed
The crowd cheered while bright lights shined on the performers.
concert or theatre
Jade climbed onto the tallest ride with steady legs and a calm face.
brave
Before leaving for school, Ava checked carefully to make sure she had her library book, lunch, and math homework. She zipped everything inside and swung it over her shoulders before running out the door.
backpack
During the class presentation, Ava kept looking at her notes and speaking very quietly. When someone asked her a question, her face turned red and she quickly looked down at the floor.
embarrassed
Sophia carefully carried a tray of cupcakes into the classroom. As she walked past the backpacks near the door, one of her shoelaces came untied.
People wearing helmets hurried past while others carried stretchers. A loud speaker called out room numbers, and a child held an ice pack against his arm.
hospital, clinic or emergency room
Even after her bridge collapsed three times during the STEM challenge, Maya kept rebuilding it during recess. She asked classmates for ideas and tested different materials until it finally worked.
Maya is persistent, determined, and a problem-solver.
Dark clouds filled the sky while Noah and his sister walked home from the park. As the rain began to fall, Noah pulled something from his bag and opened it above their heads to keep them dry.
umbrella
After the basketball game, Marcus sat alone on the bench tying and untying his shoes. His team was celebrating nearby, but he stayed quiet and stared at the scoreboard.
Marcus may feel disappointed in his own performance, left out, or upset even though the team won.
The campers noticed the sky growing darker and the wind picking up. Their map was soaked from the rain, and they could no longer see the trail markers ahead.
the campers might become lost or need shelter
Rows of people sat quietly facing the front while one person stood behind a wooden stand speaking into a microphone. Some people took notes while others raised their hands to ask questions.
answers may vary
When the new student accidentally spilled paint water across the table, everyone groaned loudly. Daniel quietly grabbed paper towels, helped clean the mess, and invited the student to join his group.
Daniel is compassionate, mature, and kind.
When Emma got home, she plugged her object into the charger because the battery was almost dead. A few minutes later, she used it to message her friend, watch a video, and look up information for her science project. During dinner, her parents reminded her to put it away at the table.
cell phone