When is this?
My dad told me to take out the trash. I put on my coat, gloves and hat. I turned on the porch light and went out to put the trash bags on the street.
When is this?
nighttime and winter
I took my shovel and bucket and sat with my toes on the wet sand. As I started to dig, I heard seagulls flying by.
Where am I?
The beach
The Three Little Pigs hid from the Big Bad Wolf.
What is the story element?
Characters; Three Little Pigs & Big Bad Wolf
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and headed to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier.
Where am I?
grocery store
Amy yelled "I DON'T WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL!" as she slammed the door to her room.
How does the character feel?
Amy is mad or angry.
I jumped out of bed and put on my bathing suit and grabbed my towel. After I prepared myself I headed out to the pool. My mom and dad were already there having breakfast.
When is this?
daytime and summer
School
Her cat was stuck in the tree.
What is the story element?
Problem; the cat is stuck in the tree.
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our ticket and held my hand. The lady smiled at her and said, “Have a great flight!”
Where am I?
airport
Wyatt played with his two new friends, they played tag, soccer and hide & seek. As Wyatt walked away, he yelled to his friends, "same time tomorrow?"
How does the character feel?
Wyatt is happy or excited.
While walking from school, my sister grabbed a snowball and threw it at me. “Hey! Better not start this." I said.
When is this?
Daytime and winter
The park
The wind blew in the deep, dark forest.
What is the story element?
Setting; deep, dark forest.
I walked slowly towards the door. A man wearing a white gown greeted me and said, “You don’t have to be scared. I am just going to check if your teeth are doing fine.
Where am I?
The dentist
Lily wanted a new board game for her birthday so bad, she talked about it for months! When she opened her present from her mom, it was a new puzzle instead.
How does the character feel?
Lily is disappointed or sad.
“I hate it when there is a heat wave, "Keith said. He turned on the air conditioner and went back to bed since it had been a long day.
When is this?
nighttime and summer
We are waiting patiently for our dinner to be brought to the table. All our food was carried over on a big, oval tray. After we ate my mom left the man a tip. Where am I?
A Restaurant
They all decided to be kinder to each other and became the best of friends.
What is the story element?
Solution; be kinder to each other and became best friends.
Mom put the turkey in the oven and started to boil the water for the soup. She asked me to get the potatoes and carrots in the refrigerator. She told me that grandma and grandpa are coming over for Thanksgiving.
Where am I?
The kitchen
Devon avoided the other kids in his class. He wanted to make friends, he just didn't know how to.
How does the character feel?
Devon is feeling shy or uncomfortable.
It was 7:00 a.m. and Jessica took out a mug and a chocolate powder. “This will help me feel warm,” she said.
When is this?
daytime and winter
The circus
There was heavy rain and lightning outside. They had no idea how they were going to get home.
Problem; heavy rain and lightning, they did not know how they would get home.
I smelled fresh bread when I opened the door. I saw colorful bread and cupcakes with different frostings. They all looked delicious. I asked the lady to give me the chocolate cake with strawberry frosting and sprinkles.
Where am I?
The bakery
Lucas enjoyed being alone. He read his favourite book in his dimly lit room and smiled.
How does the character feel?
Lucas is calm or relaxed.