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The Untied Shoe
Jason was walking down the hallway when he felt his shoe come loose.
He looked down and saw that his shoelace was untied.
“I’ll fix it later,” he thought, and kept walking.
A few steps later, he stepped on the lace and almost fell.
He stopped quickly and caught himself.
“That could have been worse,” he said.
He bent down and tied his shoe carefully this time.
After that, he walked more slowly and paid attention to his steps.
Jason realized that small problems can become bigger if he ignores them.
Questions
Understanding the Story
What is this story about?
Who is the main character?
What happened first?
What happened next?
How did the story end?
Thinking
Why did the problem happen?
What was the problem?
How was the problem solved?
What lesson did the character learn?
What would you do in this situation?
Speaking into Writing
Can you explain the story in 2–3 sentences?
Can you explain why the ending is important?
Can you answer in full sentences?
Can you explain your answer clearly?
