The dog barked and wagged its tail as soon as it heard the keys jingling at the door.

When Jessica saw the new student sitting alone at lunch, she invited her to sit with her and her friends.

Tasha sat quietly in the back of the room, her head down. She didn’t talk to anyone all day and barely touched her lunch.

Isabella looked at the broken vase on the floor. “Oh no,” she whispered, biting her lip. She quickly started picking up the pieces before her parents got home.

Samantha wore a thick coat, scarf, and gloves. Her breath made little clouds in the air as she walked to school.

Mia’s pencil snapped during the test. She looked around, then quietly raised her hand.

Even though he fell off his bike twice, Eli got back up and tried again until he could ride all the way to the end of the street.

Lila looked out the window and sighed. Her backpack was packed, and her shoes were by the door. “I wish the storm would stop,” she said.

The classroom was completely silent. Everyone had their heads down and were scribbling on papers. The teacher walked quietly around the room.

Jordan stomped into the room, threw his backpack on the floor, and slammed the door behind him.

Sienna smiled and gave her friend a big hug. “Thank you so much!” she said.

Carlos jumped up, pumped his fists in the air, and yelled, “Yes! I did it!”

When her name was called, Mia’s eyes widened. Her hands started to shake a little as she walked to the front of the class.