Reading 5/3/2023

​The Missing Homework

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Before you read, look at the title and picture.

What do you think this story will be about?

​"Rachell" mom called from downstairs, "You're going to be late!"

I sighed. Where in the world is my homework? I spent two hours on my math

worksheets last night. This morning, I can't find them anywhere. I looked on my

desk. I looked under my bed. I looked under the covers. I looked on my shelf. No

luck.

"Rachell" mom yelled louder this time.

I was getting more and more scared. My knees started shaking. Where is my

homework? My teacher is gonna be so mad! This is the second time this week

that I will not have my homework! And did I mention that it was only Tuesday?

I looked in my closet. I looked underneath dirty clothes from yesterday. I

looked underneath my dog's bed. Still nothing.

"I give up," I muttered as I grabbed my backpack

​I ran downstairs. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, I saw my mom

standing there. She was blocking my path. I did not want to look at her because I

was afraid she would be able to tell something was wrong. I stared at my shoes

instead and tried to figure out how I would solve this huge problem.

"Rachel," my mom said softly, "aren't you forgetting something?

I shook my head slowly without meeting her eyes.

"Are you sure?" she asked, the hint of a smile in her voice.

Confused, I looked up and saw a pink piece of paper fluttering in her hand.

"Mom, is that my--?"

"Your permission slip for today's field trip to the zoo," she interrupted. "Yes,

now put it in your backpack so you don't lose it."

It wasn't my homework like I had hoped, but at least

I'd be going to the zoo. I took the form, sank to my

knees, and unzipped the bag.

​My eyes widened in surprise. There, right on

top, was my math homework! I grinned and

started to giggle.

"What is so funny?" mom asked.

"To be honest, I spent all morning looking

for my math homework. Turns out it was in my

backpack the entire time," I admitted.

"Maybe when you get back from your

field trip we can come up with a special place

for you to put your homework when you are

finished," mom suggested. That way you won't

misplace it ever again."

"Yes! That's a great idea. Thanks, mom!"

I shouted as I ran out the door to catch the bus

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Using a timer, see how long it takes you to

read the entire story. Record your time

below. Ask someone for help.

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Who are the characters in the story?