Maria stared at the empty chair at the lunch table. She picked at her food and didn’t talk much. Normally, she laughed the loudest in the group. Where is this, how does Maria feel, and why?
School / She was sad because her friend wasn’t there.
The lights flickered, and the wind howled outside. The family lit candles and grabbed blankets. Why did the family light candles?
The power went out during a storm.
James hid his report card under his bed. When his mom asked about it, he quickly changed the subject. Why did he hide his report card and change the subject?
His grades weren’t good, and he didn’t want his mom to see.
The teacher clapped her hands, and the students rushed to line up at the door. Some of them grabbed their lunchboxes. Where is this and what time of day is it?
School / lunch time
Emily ran to the bus stop, waving her arms. The bus was already pulling away. How did Emily feel and why?
Anxious / She was late and missed the bus.
The movie had just started, and Carla was already yawning. She kept checking her phone. How did Carla feel and why?
Sleepy / She was bored with the movie.
The crowd cheered, and confetti fell from the ceiling. Players held a large trophy above their heads. Why were they holding a trophy?
The team won a championship game.
The cat crouched low, its tail flicking back and forth. It stared at the bird on the windowsill. What was the cat doing?
The cat was getting ready to pounce on the bird.
When Dad walked into the kitchen, the floor was sticky and the cookie jar was empty. Why was the floor sticky?
Someone ate cookies and made a mess.
Ashley wore new shoes and kept looking at them while walking through the hallway. When someone complimented them, she smiled brightly. How does she feel and why?
She was proud and excited about her new shoes.
The alarm buzzed, and Jake hit snooze three times. He jumped out of bed when he saw the time. Why did he jump?
He overslept and was late.
The girl's face turned pale when the rollercoaster climbed higher and higher. Her hands gripped the bar tightly. Where is she, and how does she feel?
Theme park / She was scared of the rollercoaster.
Olivia highlighted parts of the article and scribbled notes in the margins. She looked at the clock and opened her textbook. Where is she and what is she doing?
Home / She was studying for a test.
Sam stomped into his room, slammed the door, and threw his backpack on the floor. Where is Sam, and how does he feel?
Home / He was angry or upset.
The ice cream truck’s music played in the distance. Kids grabbed money and ran outside. Why is the truck playing music, and why did the kids get money?
The truck is selling ice cream. / The kids want to buy ice cream.
The referee blew the whistle, and the players walked off the field with their heads down. Where is this, how the players feel, and why?
Soccer or football field / They are sad their team lost the game.
