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The Late Start

Olivia woke up when her alarm rang, but she pressed the button and went back to sleep.

When she opened her eyes again, the room felt too quiet.

She looked at the clock and quickly sat up.

“I’m late,” she said.

She rushed to get ready and moved quickly through everything.

She skipped breakfast and grabbed her bag.

When she got outside, she saw the bus already driving away.

Olivia stopped and felt upset with herself.

“I should have gotten up the first time,” she said.

The next morning, when her alarm rang, she sat up right away.

She got ready slowly and had time to eat breakfast.

This time, she made it to the bus on time and felt much better.

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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