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The Long Line

Maya went to the store with her father to buy a few things.

When they got to the checkout, the line was very long.

Maya sighed and said, “This is going to take forever.”

Her father smiled and said, “Let’s be patient.”

Maya watched the people in front of them.

One person had many items, and another was talking slowly with the cashier.

Maya crossed her arms and started to feel annoyed.

Then she noticed a woman behind them holding only one item.

The woman looked tired.

Maya turned and said, “You can go in front of us.”

The woman smiled and thanked her.

By the time they reached the cashier, Maya felt calmer.

On the way out, her father said, “Being patient makes things easier.”

Questions

Understanding the Story

  1. What is this story about?

  2. Who is the main character?

  3. What happened first?

  4. What happened next?

  5. How did the story end?

Thinking

  1. Why did the problem happen?

  2. What was the problem?

  3. How was the problem solved?

  4. What lesson did the character learn?

  5. What would you do in this situation?

Speaking into Writing

  1. Can you explain the story in 2–3 sentences?

  2. Can you explain why the ending is important?

  3. Can you answer in full sentences?

  4. Can you explain your answer clearly?

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