Decoding
answer altogether
answer altogether
KEY DETAIL: CHARACTERS
Who are the 3 characters in the story?
Akeem, his grandma, his big brother
KEY DETAIL
What are the articles of clothing that no longer fit Akeem?
His shoes, shirt, and pants
He was dishonest about the beginner test.
He was dishonest about the beginner test.
KEY DETAIL: SETTING
Where does the story take place?
Akeem is in his bedroom, then in the kitchen
SEQUENCE
Put in order from shortest to tallest:
Akeem, his brother, his classmates
His classmates
Akeem
His brother
Only the healthiest and strongest kids can lift those weights. The blue one is heavier than the red one, but the yellow one is the heaviest.
Only the healthiest and strongest kids can lift those weights. The blue one is heavier than the red one, but the yellow one is the heaviest.
MAIN IDEA/ SUMMARY
What is the story about?
Akeem's growth spurt.
INFERENCE
What do you think will happen for the rest of Akeem's day?
Answers may vary:
- He will continue to find new things that don't fit him
- He will have an easier time reaching things
- His friends at school will all talk about his growth spurt
- He might have some muscle soreness