Decoding
He quickly finished his homework, but she walked slowly to class.
He quickly finished his homework, but she walked slowly to class.
CHARACTERS
Who are the two main characters?
Kenzer and Sidney
MAIN IDEA/ SUMMARY
What is the main idea of the story?
Two friends rode a roller coaster together
The baby slept quietly while the dog barked loudly.
The baby slept quietly while the dog barked loudly.
SETTING
Where does the story take place?
A roller coaster, amusement park
KEY DETAIL
What is one way the author used a metaphor to illustrate the story?
Stomach doing backflips
The lights went out suddenly, so we immediately called the electrician.
The lights went out suddenly, so we immediately called the electrician.
EMOTION
How did the 2 characters feel at the beginning and end of the story?
Nervous then excited
INFER
What might the 2 characters do next?
Answers will vary
- Ride the same ride again
- Ride a different ride
- Get lunch