Decoding
grab my backpack
grab my backpack
SETTING
Where does the story take place? List 2 places.
The sandbox, then the bathtub
KEY DETAIL
Why was Mo dirty?
He was playing in the sandbox and was covered in sand.
We like it because we can get any drumstick we want.
We like it because we can get any drumstick we want.
CHARACTERS
Who are the two characters in the story?
Mo and his grandmom
KEY DETAIL
What was Grandmom doing before she called Mo to take a bath?
Sweeping the floor
My friend and I went into the game at kickoff.
My friend and I went into the game at kickoff.
MAIN IDEA
What is the main idea of the story?
Mo gets sandy while playing the sandbox. His grandmom wants him to take a bath. He doesn't want to at first, but then he feels better.
INFER
Why do you think Mo told his Grandmom after the bath that he was glad he felt cleaner?
Answers may vary
- He felt bad for complaining about the bath because it was a good idea
- He felt thankful for her helping him