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100
My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a scream! What is happening? How does this person feel?
What is going on an amusement ride. They feel scared, but excited.
100
It was 3:45 pm when he entered the house. The little boy looked sheepishly down at the ground. His mom answered the phone and said, "Hello Mrs. Gray, " he could see her face turn red and she clenched her teeth together. Then, she gave him a stern look. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. What do you think is happening? How does the mom feel?
What is the boy got in trouble at school. The mom is embarrassed and angry.
100

Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?

A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.

100

Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?

Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. 

Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.

100

There were 12 seconds left in the basketball game, and Carrie could see that only one player stood between her and the basket. Carrie skillfully dribbled the ball around her opponent and set up for the perfect shot. What probably happened next? A. Carrie scored. B. The other player took the ball from Carrie. C. Carrie called a time out. D. The other team scored.

 A) Carrie scored. 

200
Annabel carried her doll wherever she went. It was dirty and was missing its left ear, but she didn't care! No other doll could replace this one. How does Annabel feel about her doll? How would Annabel feel if she lost her doll?
What is she loves her doll and it's her source of security. She would feel sad and lost without it.
200
Jane knew she had to make this shot. The whole game depended on her. She could feel everyone's eyes on her. She dribbled the ball, walked up to the line, and threw it. She closed her eyes and hoped that she made it. She could feel her knees shaking. What game is the girl playing? What do you know about the score of the game? How did the girl feel?
What is she was playing basket ball and about to shoot a free throw. The game was tied. She was very nervous.
200

There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Jimmy's phone was ringing and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?

Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.

200

"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so?

Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.

200

I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?

The statue of Liberty.

300
When she woke up the next morning we saw snapped trees and out neighbor's lawn chair in our backyard. We were thankful to be alive! What do you think happened? Why were they thankful to be alive?
What is a tornado came through their neighborhood. Their house and lives were spared.
300
As the boys sat outside the office, with torn shirts and muddy faces, they knew they were in trouble. As they picked up the phone and thought about what they were going to say to their parents. What would they have to tell their parents? Why were the boys dirty? Why are they in the office?
What is they had to go to the principal's office for fighting and then had to call their parents and tell them what happened.
300

Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?

Tia is in a biking or cycling race. 

Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".

300

Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?

She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.

300

Just as the orchestra was about to play, Julie dropped her bow, and it clattered against her music stand. You can infer that Julie plays the.....

What is a violin.

400
Sophia threw on mismatched socks and forgot to brush her teeth. She ran out the door just in time to see the bus drive by. What happened to Sophia? Why might this have happened?
What is Sophia is late for school. She woke up late or her alarm didn't go off.
400
Lauren worried when she handed it over to her mom. She carefully watched mom looking over the paper, and a feeling of relief swept over her and smile spread across mom's face. Mom said "let's go get ice cream to celebrate!" Why was Lauren worried? What paper was mom looking at? Why does mom want to go get ice cream?
What is Lauren was worried that her grades were not good enough. Her mom was proud of her report card and wanted to celebrate.
400

Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? How do you know?

There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.

400

I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?

elevator

400

I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I?

Elephant

500
White flakes fell from the sky and covered the roads. Lucy crawled out of bed and peeked out the window. Her eyes lit up when she realized she definitely wouldn't have school today. Why won't Lucy have school today? How does she feel about that?
What is there is snow and the weather is too bad to go to school. She is excited about staying home and playing in the snow.
500
Rachel climbed under the covers and got out her flashlight. She snuck out her flashlight and looked at the cover. She began on page 30 where she left off. Before she knew it, the clock read 11pm! As she heard her mom walking toward her room, she quickly turned off her light and pretended to snore. Why did Rachel use a flashlight? Did Rachel enjoy what she was reading? Why did she pretend to snore?
What is Rachel was up late, after her bedtime, reading a book. She got so caught up in the book that she was up really late. Her mom didn't know that she was up reading.
500

Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?

Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.

500

Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?

Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.

500
The cat stretched her paws out in front of her and let out a soft purr. She curled up in her pillow and closed her eyes. What probably happened next?
What is the cat fell asleep.