On Saturday, Alyssa and her mother attended a youth concert at Symphony Hall. Following the directions they were given by Alyssa's music teacher, they started at a traffic light in front of North Hills Shopping center. They drove one mile to Adams Upholstery and turned left on Hickory Road. Finally, they drove two blocks to Macy Drive and entered the parking structure. They were right on time! Where did Alyssa and her mom start their trip?

David enjoyed the science fair so much that he decided to share his experience with a community newspaper. He obtained a list of participants and projects from the event's organizers. When he contacted several of the winners, David asked about their projects and hopes for the future. He quoted the young scientists in his article, which appeared in the paper's Sunday edition. What did David do after obtaining a list of participants? 

Mesa Middle School's exchange students were scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Christopher's family agreed to meet them at the airport. Chris and his parents hurried to the terminal. When they checked the arrivals and departures board, they discovered that the flight had just landed. Christ dashed to the gate and held up a sign. The excited travelers located him right away. What did Chris do after discovering the flight had landed?

Before the Wilderness Club's first hike, group members planned carefully. They read local guidebooks, spoke with forest ranger, and selected a trail. because rain would ruin their trip, members checked long-range weather forecasts before choosing a weekend. They recruited a teacher and two parents to serve as guides. Thanks to the group's efforts, the hike was a great success. What did club members do after choosing the weekend?

Andrew had just one day to get ready for a summer trip. He called his cousin and asked what to bring. Joseph explained that their rented cabin was near a lake. He advised Andrew to pack an extra pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, some swim trunks, insect repellent, and hiking boots. Andrew found most of the items in his closet, but he did not have a sweatshirt, so he went with his mother to the mall. What did Andrew do first?

Lauren's friends would arrive soon; she had less than an hour to prepare. After making her bed, Lauren picked up her clothes and hung them in the closet. Next, she gathered up all her magazines and tossed them into the bed stand drawer. Finally, she vacuumed the carpet and dusted the top of  her dresser. She surveyed the room with satisfaction; she as ready. What did Lauren do first?

Every morning, Ashley makes a smoothie. She pours some fresh milk into the blender and adds vanilla yogurt . She locates a bag of berries in the freezer and adds a handful to the mixture. She snaps on the lid and presses the blend button. When her smoothie is ready, she pours it into a paper cup. She grabs a straw and sips it on the way to school. What did Ashley do after pouring milk into the blender.

After attending a performance of the Youth band, Ryan decided to join the group. he discovered that auditions were held twice a year. His music teacher helped him select an appropriate piece, and he began to practice it. Although he was nervous on the day of the tryouts, Ryan was well-prepared, so no one was surprised when he was chosen. What did Ryan do first?

Lauren washes Princess on her home's sunny outdoor deck. She fills a metal washtub with cool water, then she catches the dog and lifts her into the tub. Using special shampoo, Lauren works the lather into her dog's thick coat. After thoroughly rising Princess, Lauren dries her with a thick towel. When Lauren finishes, the pup is worthy of her royal name. What did Lauren do after filling the tub?

Hailey's family was moving, so her friends arranged a going- away party. Since Hailey was scheduled to leave in July, the girls reserved an afternoon at the local pool. They selected a Hawaiian them and bought invitations that read "Aloha!" Hailey's friends spent an entire week crafting crepe paper leis, but the effort proved worthwhile. Although everyone cried at the end, the party was a great success. What happened last?

It was her first day at school, but Chloe was confident. in the quad, Chloe approached a group of girls her age; she explained that she was trying to locate the art classroom. they pointed out the room and shared several humorous stories about the art teacher. then, they introduced themselves. By the time the bell rang, Chloe had four new friends. What did Chloe do after approaching a group of girls?

Brianna hurt Mia's feelings. Because she was angry, Mia said some things she did not mean. That night, Mia was miserable. She and Brianna had known each other since second grade. Mia tried to call her before dinner, but there was no answer. Mia was so upset that she could not eat, so she e-mailed her friend an apology. Brianna answered right away. She was sorry, too.  What happened after Mia sent an email?

Bryan and his brother planted a vegetable garden last Saturday. First, they pulled all the weeds and stuffed them into plastic bags. Next, they loosened the soil and demolished dirt clods with a hoe. After raking the dirt smooth,  they dug three shallow trenches, planted some seeds, and watered the ground. The first plants should sprout early next week. What did the boys do just before digging trenches?

In a magazine, Alyssa read that about growing tomatoes. with her allowance, she purchased four pots, a bag of potting soil, and some sand, and a tray of seedlings. She mixed the sand with the soil and filled the pots. Then she placed each tiny plant in a pot. After setting the pots on the sunny balcony of their family's apartment, she watered the soil. A few weeks later, white blossoms appeared, followed by tiny green tomatoes. What did Alyssa do first?

Andy's language arts assignment was to write a story about a magical item.  Unfortunately, he couldn't think of anything magical. Rings, wands, lamps, and rugs seemed too pedestrian. Suddenly, he had an idea. Standing in the middle of his room, he turned around slowly with his eyes closed, and then he opened them. The first thing he saw was his TV; Andy wrote about a magic TV.  What did Andy do just before closing his eyes?

Each month, Victoria writes a film review for the class Web site. First, she watches her chosen film carefully. Before leaving the theater, she writes a brief summary and notes her reactions. Back at home, she researches official production details on the Internet. Students respect Victoria's opinions because she has built a reputation as an honest and reliable reviewer. What does Victoria do first? 

On a recent visit to the city art museum, Logan discovered that many famous artists painted still-lifes, so he decided to create one of his own. In the kitchen, he found two apples, a pear, and a banana. He took one of the apples to his room. After clearing off his table, he set the fruit on it and lit it with his desk lamp. Then, he found a suitable sheet of paper and began to draw. What did Logan do first?

Abigail wanted to send a special thank-you card to her aunt. She saw a beautiful pressed flower card at a shop, but it was too expensive, so she decided to make one of her own. She picked a small, colorful flower and placed it between two sheets of waxed paper. Then, she weighted it down with four heavy books. After a week, the flower was flat and ready to glue onto the cover of her card. What did Abigail do first after visiting a gift shop?

Isabella needed a unique wrapping for her friend's birthday gift. she found a white lunch sack, a foam plate, and a sponge in the kitchen cupboard. She cut the sponge into squares, and then she poured a few puddles of tempera paint onto the plate. She pressed sponges into the paint and used them to print a colorful design. Isabella's friend loved the bag almost as much as the present. What did Isabella do after cutting the sponge into squares?

Isaiah always submitted his reports late until he read a book about preventing procrastination. Now, his papers are always completed promptly. His new technique uses a list of fun activities. When Isaiah receives a complex assignment, he breaks it down into simple tasks. After he finishes, each task, he allows himself time to enjoy and activity from his reward list. What does Isaiah do first when he receives a new assignment?

When his mom accepted a demanding executive position, Jackson agreed to help out around the house. One of his new chores is to wash his own clothes. Every Thursday after school, he sorts his laundry. . First, he washes his white underwear. Then, he loads his colored T-shirts into the machine.  Finally, he launders his jeans.  Usually, he finishes the task before bedtime, leaving his weekends free to play baseball with friends. What are the last clothes Jackson washes?

Hannah, who dreams of becoming a famous chef, makes salads for her family. She goes with her mother to the grocery store and selects a head of lettuce and other vegetables. Before assembly her salad, Hannah washes  the lettuce carefully and shakes out excess water. She adds a secret homemade dressing just before placing her masterpiece on the table. What does Hannah do just before serving her salad?

Brianna finds the unpredictability of watercolors exhilarating. when she is ready to work, Brianna selects a heavy sheet of paper. After choosing a brush and filling a cup with clean water, she wets each pan of paint in her box. After soaking a large brush in clear water, she wets the entire page. She drips paint onto the damp surface. When the paper dries, she adds ink lines to suggest flowers and leaves. What does Brianna do after selecting a sheet of paper?

Everyone in class thought Owen was a genius, but Mike knew his secret. After making a list of items he wished to recall, Owen circled the first letter of each word. Then he crafted a sentence using those letters. When he wanted to learn the planets, Owen listed mercury, Venus, earth, and Mars. After circling MVEM, he created the sentence "My vacation ends Monday." What did Own do first?

When Ava finds a new poem, she notices how it is divided into lines and stanzas. Then, she skims to find out what it is about. next, she reads the poem aloud, listening to the sounds of the words. After enjoying such  effects as rhythm and alliteration, she allows her imagination to play with the poem's sensory details. Sometimes, she memorizes a verse and shares it with her friends. What does Ava do first?

Elizabeth collects old catalogs and magazines. She pulls out pages with interesting colors and textures. Each Saturday afternoon, she gathers colored paper, glue, and scissors. Then, she takes out her scrap collection and selects a few items. After cutting out shapes and arranging them, she glues them to a cardboard backing. She adds each completed collage to her portfolio.  What does Elizabeth do after taking out her scrap collection?