Lesson: Recounting and Main Events

Lesson Topic: Identify main events in a story

Question 1:

Bootsy's New Friend

By Kerry Hogan

Bootsy is a black and white cat. She was born with two extra toes on each paw.
Her mother told her, This makes you special, Bootsy!
Bootsy didnt think so, and neither did the other cats in the neighborhood. They teased Bootsy.
One day, Bootsy noticed a new cat sitting under her favorite tree.
Hi, Im Bootsy. Whats your name? she said cautiously.
The fluffy white cat didnt answer. It didnt even turn towards her!
Bootsy started to slink away sadly when another white cat came over.
Im Fluff, and this is my daughter, Button. She cant hear you. She is deaf, but she can read your lips!
Fluff tapped Button on the shoulder. Button turned towards Bootsy.
She had one blue eye and one green eye. Do you want to play with me? Bootsy asked.
Button nodded and smiled.
You dont care that I have too many toes? Bootsy asked, surprised.
Button shook her head and said, No way! Its our differences that make us special.
Question 2:
Which is a main event in the beginning of the story?
Bootsy noticed a new white cat.
Bootsy tried to talk to the new cat, but it didn't answer.
Bootsy learned the new cat is deaf, not ignoring her.
Button and Bootsy decide to play together even though they are different from the other cats.
Question 3:
Which is the first main event in the middle of the story?
Bootsy learned the new cat is deaf, not ignoring her.
Bootsy was born with two extra toes on each foot.
Button and Bootsy decided to play together even though they are different from the other cats.
Bootsy tried to talk to the new cat, but it didn't answer.

Question 4:
Which is the next main event in the middle of the story?
Bootsy learned the new cat is deaf, not ignoring her.
Fluff tapped Button on the shoulder.
Button smiled and nodded.
Button and Bootsy decided to play together even though they are different from the other cats.
Question 5:
Which main event happens at the end of the story?
Button smiled and nodded.
Bootsy was born with extra toes on each foot.
Button and Bootsy decided to play together even though they were different from the other cats.
Fluff tapped Button on the shoulder.

Correct Answers
Lesson: Recounting and Main Events
Lesson Topic: Identify main events in a story
Question 1:
Question 2:
MC1

Question 3:
MC4

Question 4:
MC1

Question 5:
MC3