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The Messy Desk

Caleb sat down at his desk to start his work.

When he opened his notebook, papers began to slide out.

His desk was full of loose papers, pencils, and books.

“I can’t find anything,” he said.

He tried to start his work, but he kept stopping to look for what he needed.

After a few minutes, he felt frustrated.

Then he decided to clean his desk.

He stacked his papers, put his pencils in one place, and threw away anything he didn’t need.

When he finished, his desk looked neat and clear.

He started his work again and finished much faster.

Caleb realized that staying organized helps him work better and save time.

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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