Story
Story
Scenario
Scenario
Short Story
100

Mrs. Nelson told everyone to put everything away because it was time for their weekly spelling test. The test started and Maddie saw Ryan looking at his neighbor’s paper. Mrs. Nelson’s back was to the class and she didn’t see Ryan.

What is the problem in the story?

100

Karina is next up in the school talent show. She loves to sing at home but has never done it in front of an audience. The teacher called her up on stage. Karina took one look at the crowd and ran out without singing her song.

How does Karina feel?

100

Matt stayed home from school today. He laid in bed and ate soup. Why did Matt stay home?

100

Kristina and her class cleaned out their desks. They took every single thing home. Why did they do that?

100

 Steven handed his report card to his mother. He looked worried. He carefully watched his mother look at the piece of paper. She smiled as she looked at the grades and Steven felt relieved.


What kind of grades did Steven have?

200

Mrs. Nelson told everyone to put everything away because it was time for their weekly spelling test. The test started and Maddie saw Ryan looking at his neighbor’s paper. Mrs. Nelson’s back was to the class and she didn’t see Ryan.

2. What should Maddie do?

200

Matt and Lisa’s parents bought them a pizza to share for dinner. Each kid was supposed to get three slices, but Matt ate one of Lisa’s slices.

How does Lisa feel about Matt eating her pizza?

200

Sasha took a big breath and blew out the candles. She had to do this three times. Why did Sasha have to blow so many times?

200

Casandra played soccer yesterday. She left the game and got an x-ray. What happened?

200

Sam opened the garage and cleared out all the stuff around his bike. He took it out and rode down the street. Sam was only gone for two minutes when the accident happened. He made it back to his house and put some bandages on the scratches on his leg.


How did Sam get hurt?

300

Jessica and Tiana are best friends. Jessica came to school with a new haircut, and Tiana doesn’t like it at all. Tiana’s jaw dropped and she started laughing and pointing at Jessica’s hair.

How do you think Jessica feels about what Tiana did?

300

Matt and Lisa’s parents bought them a pizza to share for dinner. Each kid was supposed to get three slices, but Matt ate one of Lisa’s slices.

What should Matt do next?

300

Jane and Cara bought tickets and popcorn. They found a seat together. What were they doing?

300

J.J. flipped on the kitchen light and it ran across the room. J.J. screamed and ran in the opposite direction. Why did J.J. scream and run out of the kitchen?

300

The family packed their suitcases the night before their trip. Everyone packed thermal pants, sweaters, hats, and gloves. The kids asked if they can bring their favorite sled.


Where are they going?

400

Jessica and Tiana are best friends. Jessica came to school with a new haircut, and Tiana doesn’t like it at all. Tiana’s jaw dropped and she started laughing and pointing at Jessica’s hair.

What should Jessica say to Tiana?

400

After school, Joey decided to go to Rocco’s house instead of going straight home. At dinner time, he went home and his dad was giving him a look at he walked in the door.

What kind of look was Joey’s dad giving him?

400

Richie woke up in a panic. He quickly got dressed and rushed out the door. Why was Richie rushing?

400

Marco hid his math test at the bottom of his backpack. He hoped his mom wouldn’t check his papers tonight. Why didn’t Marco want his mom to check his papers?

400

The fire was roaring in their backyard. Lauren's dad handed everyone sticks and put a bag of marshmallows next to his chair.


What are they doing?

500

Karina is next up in the school talent show. She loves to sing at home but has never done it in front of an audience. The teacher called her up on stage. Karina took one look at the crowd and ran out without singing her song.

Why did Karina run off the stage?

500

After school, Joey decided to go to Rocco’s house instead of going straight home. At dinner time, he went home and his dad was giving him a look at he walked in the door.

What should Joey do next time he doesn’t come straight home from school?

500

Omar heard pounding on the roof and windows all night. The next morning there were branches and leaves everywhere. What happened?

500

Keisha and her dad were going to visit her mom in the hospital. When she arrived home, her dad was holding a bunch of blue balloons and flowers. Why is Keisha’s mom in the hospital?

500

David had two patients left to see before leaving work. One patient needed stiches on his hand and another came in with the flu.


What kind of job does David have?