Characters and Setting

1Read: Mia sits at the kitchen table. She puts a red apple in her lunchbox. The open box is almost ready for lunch. Mia checks the food before closing the box. Who is the central character?

2Story place: A parent bird flies to a nest in a tree. It brings a worm to the hungry chick. The adult bird holds the food carefully. The chick opens its beak wide. Where does this story happen?

3Character action: Ava looks at the frosty window. She pulls on a warm green coat before going out. Ava covers her arms before she leaves. Bare branches show through the cold glass. What does the character do?

4Character clue: A parent bird flies to a nest in a tree. It brings a worm to the hungry chick. The chick opens its beak wide. The adult bird holds the food carefully. Which word best describes the character?

5Read: Sam steps onto the sidewalk as rain begins. He opens his umbrella and smiles. The wide canopy keeps drops off his head. Puddles shine near his shoes. Who is the central character?

6Story place: A yellow bus stops beside the school doors. Children will get off and go inside. The bus waits safely by the curb. The front steps lead into the building. Where does this story happen?

7Character action: A red ball rests near the top of a wooden ramp. It starts to roll down the slope. Nothing blocks the smooth path below. The lower end points toward the grass. What does the character do?

8Character clue: A yellow bus stops beside the school doors. Children will get off and go inside. The front steps lead into the building. The bus waits safely by the curb. Which word best describes the character?

9Read: Ava looks at the frosty window. She pulls on a warm green coat before going out. Bare branches show through the cold glass. Ava covers her arms before she leaves. Who is the central character?

10Story place: A frog waits beside a quiet pond. It springs from the grass toward the water. A splash appears just ahead. Its strong back legs stretch behind it. Where does this story happen?