Characters' Emotions
Emma is staring out of the window, tapping her pencil on the desk. She hasn't spoken a word all morning and keeps sighing. When the teacher calls on her, she answers quickly but looks down at her shoes.
What can you infer about Emma's emotions?
Emma might be feeling bored or distracted. She may not be interested in what's going on in class.
Sarah and Lily have been best friends for years, but when Sarah gets chosen as the lead in the school play and Lily doesn't, things start to change. Lily feels jealous and Sarah notices that Lily is distant. Eventually, Sarah decides to talk to Lily and they work through their feelings, realizing that their friendship is more important than any role.
What is the theme/main idea of this passage?
The theme is the importance of friendship and communication.
During a long stretch of rainy weather, all the kids in the neighborhood start feeling many emotions.
What is the effect of the rainy weather on the kids?
The effect is that the kids become grumpy and moody because they can't play outside.
"Oh, I see you're going to the arcade without me. That's fine. I didn't want to go anyway."
"No, Sam, we were going to ask you! We just didn't get a chance to."
"Sure, whatever. I'm just going to stay home."
What can you infer about Sam's emotions?
Sam is feeling hurt and left out. Although he tried to act like he doesn't care, he is upset because his friends didn't invite him.
Leo is jumping up and down, grinning ear to ear. He is holding a gold star in his hand, and everyone in the class is cheering for him. He keeps saying, "I knew I could do it!" as he high-fives his friends.
What can you infer about Leo's emotions?
Leo is feeling proud and excited. He is enjoying the recognition and the achievement.
Max is a young athlete who has always struggled with running. He practices everyday, even when he feels like giving up. On the day of the big race, Max is exhausted but keeps going, and in the end, he finishes the race, feeling proud of how far he has come, even though he didn't win.
What is the theme/main idea of this passage?
The theme is perseverance and determination.
When Jessica helped her classmate study for the big math test, her classmate scored a much higher grade than expected.
What is the effect of Jessica helping her classmate?
The effect is that Jessica's classmate scored better on the math test and felt more confident in their skills.
"Guess what? I got into the science camp this summer!"
"That's amazing! I knew you'd make it! Are you excited?"
"Totally! I can't wait to learn about space and do all the experiments. It's going to be awesome!"
What can you infer about Jake's emotions?
Jake is feeling excited and enthusiastic.
Mia walks into the lunchroom, looks around for a place to sit, and then heads straight for the corner where no one is sitting. She puts her head down and picks at her food, barely making eye contact with anyone.
What can you infer from about Mia's emotions?
Mia is probably feeling lonely or shy. She may be avoiding interaction because she feels nervous or uncomfortable around her classmates.
When the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Jake is fascinated by the exhibits about outer space. He had never really thought about space before, but now he can't stop reading books about planets and stars. He decides he wants to become an astronaut one day.
What is the theme/main idea of this passage?
The theme is curiosity and the excitement of discovering new things.
Tim was trying to bake cookies, but he accidentally added salt instead of sugar. When he tasted the cookies after baking them, they didn't taste at all what he thought they would.
What is the effect of adding salt instead of sugar to the cookie dough?
The effect is that the cookies tasted awful and were inedible because of the mistake with the ingredients.
"I can't believe I lost my homework! I worked so hard on it!"
"Don't worry, honey. We'll find it."
"I should have put it in my folder. Now I'm going to get a zero."
What can you infer about Emma's emotions?
Emma is feeling frustrated and upset.
Jake is talking non-stop to his friends about the new video game he just got. His hands are moving fast as he describes the level and characters, and he keeps asking, "Have you played it yet?" and "Isn't it awesome?"
What can you infer about Jake's emotions?
Jake is feeling excited and enthusiastic. He is eager to talk about something that makes him happy.
Emma is terrified of public speaking, but when her teacher asks her to give a presentation in front of the class, she decides to face her fear. She practices over and over, and when the day comes, Emma is nervous but manages to speak confidently in front of her classmates. Afterward, she feels proud and more confident.
What is the theme/main idea of this passage?
The theme is courage and facing your fears.
Mia studied for hours every day in preparation for the final exam.
What is the effect of Mia studying for hours every day?
The effect is that Mia was well-prepared, confident, and able to finish the test quickly and accurately.
"You always get to choose the game we play. Why don't I ever get a turn to decide?"
"I didn't mean to make you upset. We can play whatever you want."
"It's not just this time! It's every time."
What can you infer about Olivia's emotions?
Olivia is feeling frustrated and ignored.
Olivia notices a classmate trip and drop their books in the hallway. Olivia pauses for a moment, then picks up the books and hands them back to the classmate, saying, "Are you okay?" before walking away with a smile.
What can you infer about Olivia's emotions?
Olivia is feeling caring and empathetic. She seems to act out of kindness and concern for her classmate's well-being.
When Noah sees a new student sitting alone at lunch, he decides to invite them to join his table. Over time, the two become close friends, and the new student thanks Noah for making them feel welcome. Noah realizes that helping others can create lasting bonds and make people feel valued.
What is the theme/main idea of this passage?
The theme is the importance of kindness and helping others.
A new student, Alex, joined the class mid-year. At first, he felt nervous and shy. However, after a few weeks, he met new people.
What is the effect of Alex joining the class?
The effect is that Alex became more comfortable, made new friends, and started participating more in class activities.
"I can't believe how messy the garage is. We never get anything done!"
"I know, but it's so overwhelming. Where do we even start?"
"Let's start with the boxes over there. If we work together, it won't take long."
What can you infer about James's emotions?
James is feeling motivated and determined to clean up. He is trying to be helpful by suggesting a plan to tackle the mess and making the task seem more manageable by working together.