Summarizing
Diana's cat was meowing loudly. She was hungry. Diana opened the bag of cat food. She put a scoop of food in the cat's bowl. The cat ate the food and stopped crying.
First, Diana opened the food. Next, she fed the cat. Lastly, the cat ate the food.
"Do you want cheese or pepperoni?" asked mom.
What is mom ordering?
Pizza
Sandy was running down the halls at school and singing loudly.
Sandy will get in trouble.
What story element tells us when and where a story takes place?
The setting
Why do we need keys?
To unlock things
I was walking my dog when he started barking and pulling on his leash. A cat jumped out from under the bushes. My dog kept barking until the cat ran away.
First, the dog was barking. Next, the cat appeared. Finally, the cat ran away.
Jacob and Geno were walking outside when they heard a buzzing noise. To their surprise, they spotted a hive. "Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Jacob exclaimed, "they got me!"
What happened to Jacob?
He was stung by a bee.
Colin forgot his lunch at school.
Colin will be hungry.
Austin finished the math test and handed it in to his teacher and returned to his desk.
Where did the story take place?
School
Why do we have eyes?
To see.
Since Alyssa was in a hurry, she didn't notice the trash can that was behind her car. She backed over the trash can and spilled trash all over the road! Alyssa got out of the car to clean it up. She will definitely be late for work now!
First, Alyssa was in a hurry. Then, she backed over the trash can. Next, she had to pick up the trash. Lastly, she was late for work.
Timmy was laying on his bed watching TV. There was trash, toys, and dirty clothes all over his floor. Just then, he heard mom come up the stairs. "How's it coming Timmy?" Timmy turned off the TV and started to pick up his things as quickly as he could. He hoped mom wouldn't be mad.
Why might Timmy's mom be mad?
Billy forgot to set his alarm clock.
He will be late.
Henry jumped off of the diving board into the cool water below. He felt the hot sun beating down on his face when he came up for air. The cool pool water felt refreshing since it was so hot outside.
When did the story take place?
Why do we use an umbrella?
To stay dry in the rain
This year, my family will go to my grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner. We will eat a huge Thanksgiving feast. Afterwards, we play football and spend time with one another outside. When we are all full and tired, we head back home.
First, we will go to Grandma's for Thanksgiving dinner. Then, we will play football and spend time outside. Finally, we will go home.
Ben filled the tub with warm water. He got the special shampoo and put it on the side of the tub. Then, he got a towel. Ben left the bathroom and went to the backyard. "Here Rascal," he called. "I have a surprise for you!"
What will happen next?
Ben will give his dog a bath
It is raining outside. I forgot my raincoat and umbrella for my walk to school.
I will get wet in the rain.
Where was Brittany?
The school nurse.
Why do people wear oven mitts when they are baking?
So they don't get burned.
George's mom said he needed to be ready for baseball practice as soon as he gets home from school. George puts on his baseball uniform and finds his cleats. Mom calls up that it's time to go, but George can't find his baseball mitt anywhere! He asks his mom for help and after 10 minutes, they find it under his bed.
First, George gets ready for baseball. Next, George misplaced his baseball mitt. Finally, George finds the mitt under his bed.
Laura built a snowman that was as tall as she was! Laura's mom called her in for dinner. The next day, Laura woke up and immediately went outside. She noticed that the sun was shining brightly. After a few minutes, she removed her hat and mittens because she was hot. "Oh no!" she cried out when she saw her snowman.
What happened?
The snowman was starting to melt.
Claire was at the beach lying out in the sun. The sun felt good on her back. "I'll put more sunscreen on in a minute," Claire thought to herself. Then she fell asleep.
Claire will get a sunburn
Sarah was having a hard time walking in her costume. Her bag of candy was very full and heavy. She had planned to go to every house, but now she felt too tired.
When did the story take place?
Halloween.
Why do we take a bath or shower?
To get clean.