Predictions
Sarah really wanted a bike before the summer ended, so she could play with her friends. She knew that if she saved her allowance, it would take her a year to have enough money. Sarah decided to ask her neighbors if she could babysit. Before she knew it, Sarah was as busy as a bee because she was babysitting almost every night. Sarah saved all of her money. When her friends asked her to go to the movies, she told them that did not want to spend her money because she really wanted a bike.
Do you think Sarah will be able to buy a bike before summer ends?
I think Sarah will be able to buy the bike because she saved all of her money.
Sarah really wanted a bike before the summer ended, so she could play with her friends. She knew that if she saved her allowance, it would take her a year to have enough money. Sarah decided to ask her neighbors if she could babysit. Before she knew it, Sarah was as busy as a bee because she was babysitting almost every night. Sarah saved all of her money. When her friends asked her to go to the movies, she told them that did not want to spend her money because she really wanted a bike.
Which character trait represents Sarah?
Determined, hard-working, diligent, responsible
Sarah really wanted a bike before the summer ended, so she could play with her friends. She knew that if she saved her allowance, it would take her a year to have enough money. Sarah decided to ask her neighbors if she could babysit. Before she knew it, Sarah was as busy as a bee because she was babysitting almost every night. Sarah saved all of her money. When her friends asked her to go to the movies, she told them that did not want to spend her money because she really wanted a bike.
Who is the main character and the setting of this story?
Sarah
Sarah's neighborhood/summer
Sarah really wanted a bike before the summer ended, so she could play with her friends. She knew that if she saved her allowance, it would take her a year to have enough money. Sarah decided to ask her neighbors if she could babysit. Before she knew it, Sarah was as busy as a bee because she was babysitting almost every night. Sarah saved all of her money. When her friends asked her to go to the movies, she told them that did not want to spend her money because she really wanted a bike.
Which of these events came first in the story?
A. Sarah got a bike B. Sarah's friends asked her to go to the movies C. Sarah was babysitting almost every night. D. Sarah asked her neighbors if she could babysit
D. Sarah asked her neighbors if she could babysit
Sarah really wanted a bike before the summer ended, so she could play with her friends. She knew that if she saved her allowance, it would take her a year to have enough money. Sarah decided to ask her neighbors if she could babysit. Before she knew it, Sarah was as busy as a bee because she was babysitting almost every night. Sarah saved all of her money. When her friends asked her to go to the movies, she told them that did not want to spend her money because she really wanted a bike.
What does "busy as a bee" mean?
She was very busy
Brad never paid attention in class. As his teacher was teaching he drew pictures in his notebook. One day his teacher mentioned that their unit test will be on Friday. When Brad took his notebook home to study, all he had was drawings. Brad's mom was madder than a hornet when she saw how much time Brad wasted in class.
Do you think Brad pass his test?No, because he did not pay attention in class.
Brad never paid attention in class. As his teacher was teaching he drew pictures in his notebook. One day his teacher mentioned that their unit test will be on Friday. When Brad took his notebook home to study, all he had was drawings. Brad's mom was madder than a hornet when she saw how much time Brad wasted in class.
What is the theme of this story?
Name the character, setting, and problem in this story.
Always pay attention in class
Brad never paid attention in class. As his teacher was teaching he drew pictures in his notebook. One day his teacher mentioned that their unit test will be on Friday. When Brad took his notebook home to study, all he had was drawings. Brad's mom was madder than a hornet when she saw how much time Brad wasted in class.
Name the character, setting, and problem in this story.
Brad
Classroom
Brad didn't pay attention
Brad never paid attention in class. As his teacher was teaching he drew pictures in his notebook. One day his teacher mentioned that their unit test will be on Friday. When Brad took his notebook home to study, all he had was drawings. Brad's mom was madder than a hornet when she saw how much time Brad wasted in class.
Which event happened last? A. Brad drew in his notebook B. His teacher mentioned that there will be a test on Friday. C. Brad's mom got mad D. Brad realized he couldn't study
C. Brad's mom got mad
Brad never paid attention in class. As his teacher was teaching he drew pictures in his notebook. One day his teacher mentioned that their unit test will be on Friday. When Brad took his notebook home to study, all he had was drawings. Brad's mom was madder than a hornet when she saw how much time Brad wasted in class.
What does madder than a hornet mean?
Brad's mom was furious
Susie always wanted to be a singer, but she was too afraid to be on stage. When she would practice at home her mom would say, "Wow, you sing like a bird." But when Susie got on a stage her face would turn red and she would freeze. One day, Susie's music teacher asked her to sing a solo in the school musical. Susie practiced every night in front of her friends and family and realized it wasn't that scary to sing in front of everyone. The night of the musical Susie walked on stage confidently.
Do you think Susie will sing?
Yes, because she practiced and felt confident.
Susie always wanted to be a singer, but she was too afraid to be on stage. When she would practice at home her mom would say, "Wow, you sing like a bird." But when Susie got on a stage her face would turn red and she would freeze. One day, Susie's music teacher asked her to sing a solo in the school musical. Susie practiced every night in front of her friends and family and realized it wasn't that scary to sing in front of everyone. The night of the musical Susie walked on stage confidently.
How does Susie change in the story?
First she is shy, but at the end she is confident.
Susie always wanted to be a singer, but she was too afraid to be on stage. When she would practice at home her mom would say, "Wow, you sing like a bird." But when Susie got on a stage her face would turn red and she would freeze. One day, Susie's music teacher asked her to sing a solo in the school musical. Susie practiced every night in front of her friends and family and realized it wasn't that scary to sing in front of everyone. The night of the musical Susie walked on stage confidently.
What solved Susie's problem in the story?
Susie practiced until she felt confident
Susie always wanted to be a singer, but she was too afraid to be on stage. When she would practice at home her mom would say, "Wow, you sing like a bird." But when Susie got on a stage her face would turn red and she would freeze. One day Susie's music teacher asked her to sing a solo in the school musical. Susie practiced every night in front of her friends and family and realized it wasn't that scary to sing in front of everyone. The night of the musical Susie walked on stage confidently.
Put the events in order from first to last
Susie walked on stage confidently
Susie's teacher asked her to sing a solo
Susie froze on stage
Susie practiced singing in front of her friends and family
Susie froze on stage
Susie's teacher asked her to sing a solo
Susie practiced singing in front of her friends and family
Susie walked on stage confidently
Susie always wanted to be a singer, but she was too afraid to be on stage. When she would practice at home her mom would say, "Wow, you sing like a bird." But when Susie got on a stage her face would turn red and she would freeze. One day Susie's music teacher asked her to sing a solo in the school musical. Susie practiced every night in front of her friends and family and realized it wasn't that scary to sing in front of everyone. The night of the musical Susie walked on stage confidently.
What does "sing like a bird" mean
She sings beautifully
John was very irresponsible. He always lost his homework, didn't complete his classwork in school, and never cleaned his room when his mom asked him to. One day, John asked his mom if he could get a dog. Mom said, "Dogs are a huge responsibility." John turned beet red.
Do you think John will get a dog?
No, because he was not responsible
John was very irresponsible. He always lost his homework, didn't complete his classwork in school, and never cleaned his room when his mom asked him to. One day, John asked his mom if he could get a dog. Mom said, "Dogs are a huge responsibility." John turned beet red.
What is the theme of this story?
John was very irresponsible. He always lost his homework, didn't complete his classwork in school, and never cleaned his room when his mom asked him to. One day, John asked his mom if he could get a dog. Mom said, "Dogs are a huge responsibility." John turned beet red.
What is the problem in this story?
John is irresponsible
John was very irresponsible. He always lost his homework, didn't complete his classwork in school, and never cleaned his room when his mom asked him to. One day, John asked his mom if he could get a dog. Mom said, "Dogs are a huge responsibility." John turned beet red.
Retell what happened in the beginning, middle, and end of this story.
then, he asked his mom for a dog. Finally, his mom reminded him that dogs are a huge responsibility.
John was very irresponsible. He always lost his homework, didn't complete his classwork in school, and never cleaned his room when his mom asked him to. One day, John asked his mom if he could get a dog. Mom said, "Dogs are a huge responsibility." John turned beet red.
What does "John turned beet red" mean?
He was embarrassed
Ben really wanted to get a kitten for Christmas. His mom and dad told him that he would have to save enough money to buy the kitten. Ben's dad gave him some extra chores around the house to make more money. Ben was so excited to have so much extra money that he decided it wouldn't hurt to buy some Takis from the gas station.The next week, Ben decided he wanted a soda from the grocery store, and his mom told him he would have to use his own money. Before he knew it, Ben had spent all of his money. He knew he would have to go the extra mile if he was ever going to get that kitten.
Do you think Ben will be able to buy the kitten?
No because he spent all of his money
Ben really wanted to get a kitten for Christmas. His mom and dad told him that he would have to save enough money to buy the kitten. Ben's dad gave him some extra chores around the house to make more money. Ben was so excited to have so much extra money that he decided it wouldn't hurt to buy some Takis from the gas station. The next week, Ben decided he wanted a soda from the grocery store, and his mom told him he would have to use his own money. Before he knew it, Ben had spent all of his money. He knew he would have to go the extra mile if he was ever going to get that kitten.
What is the theme of this story?
Be responsible
If you really want something, you will have to work hard for it.
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices for things you want
Ben really wanted to get a kitten for Christmas. His mom and dad told him that he would have to save enough money to buy the kitten. Ben's dad gave him some extra chores around the house to make more money. Ben was so excited to have so much extra money that he decided it wouldn't hurt to buy some Takis from the gas station. The next week, Ben decided he wanted a soda from the grocery store, and his mom told him he would have to use his own money. Before he knew it, Ben had spent all of his money. He knew he would have to go the extra mile if he was ever going to get that kitten.
Name the main character and problem in this story
Ben
He spent all of his money
Ben really wanted to get a kitten for Christmas. His mom and dad told him that he would have to save enough money to buy the kitten. Ben's dad gave him some extra chores around the house to make more money. Ben was so excited to have so much extra money that he decided it wouldn't hurt to buy some Takis from the gas station. The next week, Ben decided he wanted a soda from the grocery store, and his mom told him he would have to use his own money. Before he knew it, Ben had spent all of his money. He knew he would have to go the extra mile if he was ever going to get that kitten.
Retell what happened in this story
First Ben wanted a kitten and his dad gave him extra chores to save money
then Ben spent all of his money
Ben really wanted to get a kitten for Christmas. His mom and dad told him that he would have to save enough money to buy the kitten. Ben's dad gave him some extra chores around the house to make more money. Ben was so excited to have so much extra money that he decided it wouldn't hurt to buy some Takis from the gas station. The next week, Ben decided he wanted a soda from the grocery store, and his mom told him he would have to use his own money. Before he knew it, Ben had spent all of his money. He knew he would have to go the extra mile if he was ever going to get that kitten.
What does "go the extra mile" mean?
Work hard