I sat with my toes in the hot sand digging a hole with my new shovel and pail. I turned to grab my sandwich and noticed a seagull flying away with it. Since I had no lunch, I grabbed my snorkel and headed into the waves.

Where am I?

• grocery store

• circus

• beach

• school

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

My mother told me that I had to take out the trash. I put on my coat and mittens and grabbed a flashlight. I flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags on the curb.

When did this happen?

• Daytime/Summer

• Daytime/Winter

• Nighttime/Summer

• Nighttime/Winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Last Saturday night my cousin slept over at my house. We roasted marshmallows over the fire and chased fireflies. We caught 10 fireflies and watched them glow in a jar.

When did this happen?

• Daytime/Summer

• Nighttime/Summer

• Daytime/Winter

• Nighttime/Winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

I waited patiently for my dinner to be brought to the table. All of our food was carried over on a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating dinner, also. When we were through, Dad left the waitress a big tip.

Where Am I?

• restaurant

• home

• school

• dentist

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch.

Who am I?

• dentist

• plumber

• teacher

• police officer

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

I began with a small tool to clean my patient's teeth. I placed a paper bib on her and shined a light down to see better. I found one cavity!

Who am I?

• dentist

• plumber

• teacher

• police officer

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Jennifer lay on the playground floor crying. She clutched onto her bleeding knee whilst the teacher went inside to get her a band aid. Luckily, her friends stopped playing so they could make her feel better.

Why is Jennifer crying?

• Her friends were being mean to her.

• She hurt herself on the playground.

• She hurt her friend on the playground.

• She did not get a good grade on her test.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Angela opened the box and took a deep breath. She loved drawing and coloring and she hoped her gift would give someone else the chance to do the same. After using her pencil sharpener and throwing away the multi-colored shavings, she placed her gift in the box neatly.

What was Angela's gift?

• clothes

• colored pencils

• markers

• toys

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Jim took off Berni’s lead far too early. As soon as he opened the front door, Berni went running through the house, leaving a trail of brown paw prints behind him. The carpet ended up filthy but the biggest problem was that Berni then jumped up on Jim’s clean white sofa.

What is Berni?

• mouse

• horse

• dog

• elephant

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Jim took off Berni’s lead far too early. As soon as he opened the front door, Berni went running through the house, leaving a trail of brown paw prints behind him. The carpet ended up filthy but the biggest problem was that Berni then jumped up on Jim’s clean white sofa.

Why was Berni so dirty?

• He wasn't dirty.

• He just got back from a walk.

• He went swimming.

• He took a nap outside.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2