Characters
A hiker gets lost on a mountain trail during a sudden storm, he must navigate through the woods to find shelter before it gets too dark. The hiker finds a cave and sleeps there for the night!
Who is the main character?
The hiker.
A hiker gets lost on a mountain trail during a sudden storm, he must navigate through the woods to find shelter before it gets too dark. The hiker finds a cave and sleeps there for the night!
What is the setting of this short story?
A mountain or the woods
A hiker gets lost on a mountain trail during a sudden storm, he must navigate through the woods to find shelter before it gets too dark. The hiker finds a cave and sleeps there for the night!
What is the problem of the story?
The hiker is lost during a storm.
A hiker gets lost on a mountain trail during a sudden storm, he must navigate through the woods to find shelter before it gets too dark. The hiker finds a cave and sleeps there for the night!
What is the solution?
The hiker finds shelter in a cave.
A hiker gets lost on a mountain trail during a sudden storm, he must navigate through the woods to find shelter before it gets too dark. The hiker finds a cave and sleeps there for the night!
How do you think the hiker feels?
Scared, nervous, tired, relieved to find a cave
Abby was in extreme pain. She had spent the entire day on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing sand volleyball with her friends. Now, it felt like her entire body was on fire. "Oh my goodness" her sister had said when she arrived home late that afternoon. "You are as red as a lobster!"
Who are the characters in the story?
Abby and her sister.
Abby was in extreme pain. She had spent the entire day on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing sand volleyball with her friends. Now, it felt like her entire body was on fire. "Oh my goodness" her sister had said when she arrived home late that afternoon. "You are as red as a lobster!"
What is the setting of the story?
The beach or Abby's home.
Abby was in extreme pain. She had spent the entire day on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing sand volleyball with her friends. Now, it felt like her entire body was on fire. "Oh my goodness" her sister had said when she arrived home late that afternoon. "You are as red as a lobster!"
What is the problem?
Abby is in extreme pain.
Abby was in extreme pain. She had spent the entire day on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing sand volleyball with her friends. Now, it felt like her entire body was on fire. "Oh my goodness" her sister had said when she arrived home late that afternoon. "You are as red as a lobster!"
What is the solution? What can Abby do?
Abby was in extreme pain. She had spent the entire day on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing sand volleyball with her friends. Now, it felt like her entire body was on fire. "Oh my goodness" her sister had said when she arrived home late that afternoon. "You are as red as a lobster!"
What is wrong with Abby? What does she have?
A sunburn!
5 year old Brent walked to the end of the board and peered at the water below. His trembling knees made the board bounce even more. He wanted to turn around and climb down the steps until he was back on the ground but he didn't want to disappoint his dad. "Go ahead, jump!" Dad called. Brent took a deep breath, plugged his nose and jumped. SPLASH!
How is the main character in the story feeling?
Brent is feeling nervous or scared.
5 year old Brent walked to the end of the board and peered at the water below. His trembling knees made the board bounce even more. He wanted to turn around and climb down the steps until he was back on the ground but he didn't want to disappoint his dad. "Go ahead, jump!" Dad called. Brent took a deep breath, plugged his nose and jumped. SPLASH!
What is the setting of the story?
A pool on a diving board.
5 year old Brent walked to the end of the board and peered at the water below. His trembling knees made the board bounce even more. He wanted to turn around and climb down the steps until he was back on the ground but he didn't want to disappoint his dad. "Go ahead, jump!" Dad called. Brent took a deep breath, plugged his nose and jumped. SPLASH!
What is the problem in the story?
Brent is too nervous to jump but he doesn't want to disappoint his dad.
5 year old Brent walked to the end of the board and peered at the water below. His trembling knees made the board bounce even more. He wanted to turn around and climb down the steps until he was back on the ground but he didn't want to disappoint his dad. "Go ahead, jump!" Dad called. Brent took a deep breath, plugged his nose and jumped. SPLASH!
How do you think Brent overcame his fear?
He jumped off the diving board.
5 year old Brent walked to the end of the board and peered at the water below. His trembling knees made the board bounce even more. He wanted to turn around and climb down the steps until he was back on the ground but he didn't want to disappoint his dad. "Go ahead, jump!" Dad called. Brent took a deep breath, plugged his nose and jumped. SPLASH!
How do you think Brent felt after he jumped off the diving board? Do you think he would jump again?
Proud, happy, excited
If he is feeling those feelings he would want to jump again!
Harry is learning how to ride a bike. He tries to practice twice every day. He hops on the bike, pedals, but always ends up falling off. He started to become frustrated and wondered if he would ever learn how to ride a bike. Harry's mom told him "to keep trying and he will get it!" Harry did just that. He kept practicing and finally rode all the way down the street!
Who is the main character in the story?
Harry
Harry is learning how to ride a bike. He tries to practice twice every day. He hops on the bike, pedals, but always ends up falling off. He started to become frustrated and wondered if he would ever learn how to ride a bike. Harry's mom told him "to keep trying and he will get it!" Harry did just that. He kept practicing and finally rode all the way down the street!
What is the setting of the story?
Harry is learning how to ride a bike. He tries to practice twice every day. He hops on the bike, pedals, but always ends up falling off. He started to become frustrated and wondered if he would ever learn how to ride a bike. Harry's mom told him "to keep trying and he will get it!" Harry did just that. He kept practicing and finally rode all the way down the street!
What was the problem in the story?
Harry doesn't know how to ride a bike but wants to.
Harry is becoming frustrated.
Harry is learning how to ride a bike. He tries to practice twice every day. He hops on the bike, pedals, but always ends up falling off. He started to become frustrated and wondered if he would ever learn how to ride a bike. Harry's mom told him "to keep trying and he will get it!" Harry did just that. He kept practicing and finally rode all the way down the street!
What was the solution?
Harry kept trying and eventually learned to ride his bike.
Harry is learning how to ride a bike. He tries to practice twice every day. He hops on the bike, pedals, but always ends up falling off. He started to become frustrated and wondered if he would ever learn how to ride a bike. Harry's mom told him "to keep trying and he will get it!" Harry did just that. He kept practicing and finally rode all the way down the street!
What is the theme of the story?
Never give up.
Practice makes perfect.
Believe in yourself.
The bell finally rang, and Presley bolted out the door and down the hallway. "Walk!" one of the teachers yelled. Presley had just tried out for the volleyball team and Ms. Weston just posted the team list outside of the classroom door. By the time Presely arrived, there was a small crowd of girls all looking at the list. Presley stood on her tiptoes and scanned the list for her name. A huge smile spread across her face!
What is the main character?
Presley
The bell finally rang, and Presley bolted out the door and down the hallway. "Walk!" one of the teachers yelled. Presley had just tried out for the volleyball team and Ms. Weston just posted the team list outside of the classroom door. By the time Presley arrived, there was a small crowd of girls all looking at the list. Presley stood on her tiptoes and scanned the list for her name. A huge smile spread across her face!
What is the setting?
A school (maybe middle school or high school)
The bell finally rang, and Presley bolted out the door and down the hallway. "Walk!" one of the teachers yelled. Presley had just tried out for the volleyball team and Ms. Weston just posted the team list outside of the classroom door. By the time Presley arrived, there was a small crowd of girls all looking at the list. Presley stood on her tiptoes and scanned the list for her name. A huge smile spread across her face!
How do you think Presley is feeling at the beginning of the story?
Presley is feeling anxious, nervous, or eager to find out the results.
The bell finally rang, and Presley bolted out the door and down the hallway. "Walk!" one of the teachers yelled. Presley had just tried out for the volleyball team and Ms. Weston just posted the team list outside of the classroom door. By the time Presley arrived, there was a small crowd of girls all looking at the list. Presley stood on her tiptoes and scanned the list for her name. A huge smile spread across her face!
How did Presley feel after she read the list? How do you know?
Presley felt relieved, happy, or excited! It said she smiled after she read the list.
The bell finally rang, and Presley bolted out the door and down the hallway. "Walk!" one of the teachers yelled. Presley had just tried out for the volleyball team and Ms. Weston just posted the team list outside of the classroom door. By the time Presley arrived, there was a small crowd of girls all looking at the list. Presley stood on her tiptoes and scanned the list for her name. A huge smile spread across her face!
Why did Presley have a big smile on her face?
She saw her name on the list and made the volleyball team!