Prepositions
Where was Jack sitting?
At the kitchen table
What day was it?
Friday night
Why did Jack imagine someone hiding in the bushes?
He was worried about a stranger being outside.
Why was Jack nervous?
use "because"
Jack was nervous because he thought someone was outside.
“What is another word for…?”
Loud
Noisy, booming
Where was Dad preparing dinner?
In the kitchen
What was Jack doing at the beginning?
What was Dad doing?
Reading a book.
Chopping vegetables.
How do you think Jack felt when he heard the second knock?
Startled, scared, or nervous.
Describe what Jack expected and what happened.
Use but
Jack expected a stranger, but his mom was there.
Nervous
Worried, anxious
Where did Jack look to see outside?
Through the peephole
What lesson did Jack remember?
Stranger danger.
Why did Dad ask Jack to answer the door instead of answering it himself?
Dad was busy chopping vegetables and preparing dinner.
What did Jack do when Dad asked him to check?
use so
Jack walked to the door, so he could see who was there.
Mysterious
strange, unknown
Where did Jack imagine someone hiding?
In the bushes
What did Jack see when he looked through the peephole the first time?
An empty porch.
Why is it important to be careful when answering the door?
You may not know who is outside, so safety matters.
Describe Jack’s feelings and actions.
USE: Although
Although Jack was nervous, he opened the door.
Slowly
Gradually, cautiously
Where were the grocery bags?
On the ground
Who was at the door?
Mom
What clues helped Jack figure out who was at the door?
His mom was beside her car, and the grocery bags were outside.
What happened when Jack opened the door?
Use: When
When Jack opened the door, he saw his mom.
Surprise
Shock, amaze