Decoding
nothing left at the store
nothing left at the store
CHARACTERS
Who are the 2 main characters?
Marcus and his Mom
KEY DETAIL
What 4 items did they buy at the store?
Corn, pork, rice, and a jar of mango jelly
The shooting star made an arc across the sky.
The shooting star made an arc across the sky.
SETTING
Where does the story take place?
The market, which is on a farm
INFERENCE
What do you think Marcus and his Mom made for lunch?
Answers may vary:
- Pork chops, corn on the cob, rice pilaf, etc
There was a large line outside of the market this morning. A lot of people marched over before it opened.
There was a large line outside of the market this morning. A lot of people marched over before it opened.
MAIN IDEA/ SUMMARY
What is the story about?
Marcus and his Mom went to the market to get groceries.
SEQUENCING
What are the 4 main events in the story?
1. Marcus and his Mom go to the store
2. They each help find the groceries they need
3. They buy the groceries
4. They go home to have lunch