What Questions
Jordan is five years old. He loves animals. His mom got him a pet hamster for Christmas. He named the hamster Puffy. Puffy likes to eat salad and strawberries. Puffy sometimes keeps Jordan awake, because he runs on his wheel all night.
What does Puffy like to eat?
Salad and strawberries
Maya loves to go with her mom to the beauty shop. A nice lady with long braids named Nicole does her mom's hair. Sometimes Maya's mom sends Maya to the deli next door to get a coffee, and she gives Maya a dollar to pick out a candy bar or a bag of chips.
Who does Maya's mom's hair?
Nicole
Kevin's family is going on vacation in August after summer school ends. They are flying to Florida and going to Disney World. They are staying for 10 days.
Where are they going on vacation?
Disney World in Florida
Mary's birthday is in May. Her mom told her that she can take the day off from school, and they will do something special like go out for lunch and see a movie. Her little brother asks if he can take the day off from school too.
When is Mary's birthday?
May
Jermaine's dad takes him around the corner to a store full of men sitting in chairs. Jermaine sits down in a chair. A man behind him pumps the chair up to make it higher The man holds a machine in his hand that buzzes, and he raises it to Jermaine's hair.
What is going to happen next?
Jermaine is going to get a haircut.
Lonnie went to Gamestop on Saturday and got a new videogame. It is a driving game. His dad really likes the game and wins most of the time.
What did Lonnie get on Saturday?
a videogame
Michael's cousin, Matthew, is coming to stay with his family for two weeks in June. Matt's mom is finishing her nursing degree and has to study for a big test. Michael and Matthew are the same age, and they both love to skateboard.
Who is coming to stay with Michael's family?
His cousin Matthew.
Sylvia's family went to Red Lobster for dinner on Friday night. Sylvia's dad loves crab legs. Sylvia's mom got lobster and steak. Sylvia does not like fish, so she ordered a chicken sandwich.
Where did Sylvia's family go on Friday?
Red Lobster
Thomas woke up on Sunday morning and his tooth was loose. All week long he poked the tooth with his tongue. Finally, on Friday, he was eating an apple, when his tooth fell out. His teacher told him to put it under his pillow and the tooth fairy would leave him some money.
When did Thomas's tooth fall out?
On Friday.
Michaela's mom is taking her shopping for new jeans. When they get to 34th street, her mom goes inside a building with a bunch of computers on the wall. Her mom takes out a card, puts it in a machine, and presses a bunch of buttons.
What is going to happen next?
Her mom is getting cash out of the machine.
Kvonne's mom said they could order a pizza for dinner on Friday. Kvonne and her sister got in a big fight. Kvonne only likes cheese pizza, and her sister likes a lot of toppings like onions, mushrooms, olives, and green peppers. Her sister told her to grow up and stop eating baby pizza.
What type of pizza does Kvonne like?
Cheese pizza
On Monday a new student joined Tameka's 7th grade class. His name is Melvin. Tameka thinks Melvin is cute. She wants to talk to him, but she is shy.
Who does Tameka have a crush on?
Melvin. The new boy in her class.
Macy loves to play hide and seek with her brother and sister. Her brother is small, and he finds the best hiding places. One time he hid in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Her mother got mad and told them it is not safe to play hide and seek in the kitchen.
Where did Macy's brother hide?
In the cabinet under the kitchen sink.
Manuel's parents split up two years ago. Manuel sees his dad every other Saturday. Usually his dad plans something fun like a trip to the zoo and playing catch in the park.
When does Manuel see his dad?
Every other Saturday.
Raul's dad turns out the lights. His mom carries a cake out of the kitchen with twelve candles on top. His brothers and sister sing "Happy Birthday."
What happens next?
It is a birthday party. Raul has to blow out the candles and make a wish.
Raul's parents are going to buy a new car. On Saturday, they go to New Jersey to look at cars. Raul liked sitting in the all the different cars. His favorite was a red truck, but his dad said trucks are too big for New York City.
What are Raul's parents going to buy?
a new car
Paula's best friend is a girl named Tina. They don't live near each other, so they only see each other in school. Paula's mother said maybe she could talk on the phone with Tina's mother, and they could meet up in the park on the weekend.
Who is Paula's best friend?
Tina
Cindy is ten years old. Her sister, Kayla, is a grown up. She is 22 years old, and she is graduating from college in May. Her sister is moving back home. She has a new job at a museum.
Where is her sister going to work?
A museum
Stephan is so excited. He is turning 18 in July, and his mom said he could taking driving lessons! He wants to get a job after school and start saving for his very own car.
When is Stephan turning 18?
In July
Pedro is so excited. This is his first game of the year and his grandpa came to see him. He walks up to a square on the ground and picks up a bat. He practices lifting it, swinging it and then nods. Another boy throws a ball at him. Pedro swings and hits the ball. The ball goes really far.
What happens next?
Pedro is playing baseball or softball. He has to run to 1st base.
Amy is 14 years old. She really wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Her dad said she should sign up for all the science and math classes when she goes to high school. She is nervous, because she is not that good at science.
What does Amy what to be when she grows up?
a veterinarian
Jamie is so excited. She was invited to a slumber party at Kayla's house. Kayla is the most popular girl in school. She is a great dancer and always wears the coolest clothes.
Whose house is Jamie going to?
Kayla's house
Maria's mom has to go home to Puerto Rico for two weeks to take care of Maria's grandfather who had surgery. Maria cannot go because she is in school, so she has to stay home with her dad and her brother. Her dad is a terrible cook, and her brother cries all the time. Maria wishes she could go with her mom.
Where is Maria's mom going?
To Puerto Rico
Felipe is graduating from high school in June. He is enrolled in a training program to learn to take x-rays. He wants to work in a hospital like his mom who is a nurse.
When is Felipe graduating from high school?
June
Kayla is visiting her grandma in New Jersey. She lives in a house and drives a car everywhere. They drive up to a sign showing tacos, burritos, rice and beans. Kayla's grandma screams at the sign, "Two taco supremes, one bean and cheese burrito, and two medium Cokes please."
What happens next?
They have to drive to a window to pay for and pick up their meal.