Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Lena
Where does the story mostly take place?
At school
What special item did Lena bring to school?
A new lunchbox
What is the main problem in the story?
Lena lost her lunchbox.
How does Lena feel when her lunchbox is missing?
Worried and scared
Who helps Lena when she loses her lunchbox?
Mrs. Carter
Where did Lena think she lost her lunchbox?
On the bus
What happens at lunch that makes Lena upset?
She realizes her lunchbox is missing.
How does Lena first react to the problem?
She feels worried and a little scared.
What does Lena do to solve her problem?
She tells her teacher and waits for the bus driver to check.
What does the bus driver do to help Lena?
He checks the bus and finds her lunchbox.
Name two places where Lena spends time in the story.
The classroom and the lunch table (also accepts bus stop)
What does Mrs. Carter do to help Lena during lunch?
Shares her lunch with Lena
Who helps Lena solve the problem?
Mrs. Carter and the bus driver
How does Mrs. Carter respond to Lena’s problem?
She comforts her, shares her lunch, and helps find the lunchbox.
How does Lena feel about her lunchbox?
She loves it and is excited to show it to her class.
When does the story happen—morning, afternoon, or night?
Mostly during the school day (morning and afternoon)
What does the bus driver find at the end of the story?
Lena’s lunchbox under her seat
What is the final solution to the problem?
The bus driver finds the lunchbox and gives it back.
What shows that Lena learned from her mistake?
She makes a checklist so she doesn’t forget things again.
How does Lena change from the beginning to the end of the story?
She learns to be more responsible and makes a checklist so she won’t forget things.
How does the setting change from the beginning to the end of the story?
It starts at home and school, and ends at the bus stop and back at home when she makes her checklist.
What does Lena do at home to help herself not forget things again?
She makes a checklist and tapes it on her wall.
What does this story teach about solving problems?
Stay calm, ask for help, and make a plan to avoid the same mistake.
If you were Lena, how would you feel and what would you do differently?
(Open-ended – Accept answers that show thoughtful reflection)