Explanation:
Let's go through each question step by step using the story.
1. The two main characters are:
- The story is about Josh, and he talks to Diana.
- Mr. Carpenter and the Lightning Bolts are mentioned, but they are not main characters.
- So the two main characters are Josh and Diana.
2. The story takes place in the ____
- The story says: “It was hard for Josh to concentrate on schoolwork during April.”
- April is in spring.
- So the story takes place in spring.
3. The action happens ____________.
- The story says: “Now, strolling home from school in the soft April air, Josh saw Diana…”
- This shows the action happens after school.
- Also, the birthday party is on Saturday at 3:00, and the game is at 3:05.
- So the action happens after school on a school day, leading up to the weekend.
4. One of Josh’s problems is that ____________.
- The story says: “It was hard for Josh to concentrate on schoolwork during April.”
- Also, he got embarrassed because he said “Outfield!” instead of “outback.”
- So one problem is that he can’t concentrate or he gets embarrassed easily.
5. Another of Josh’s problems is that ____________.
- He was so excited about the Lightning Bolts game that he forgot about the birthday party.
- The story says: “Josh opened his mouth to reply, but no sound came out. The Lightning Bolts were playing on Saturday, and … the game would begin at 3:05.”
- So he was too excited about the game to think about the party.
6. Which of these statements is not true about Josh?
- We need to find a statement that is false.
- The story says he is in English class, so he is a student.
- He is distracted by baseball, so he can’t concentrate.
- He is excited about the Lightning Bolts.
- He is not a baseball player, just a fan.
- So the false statement would be that he is a player, but that’s not said.
- But the question is not listed, so we can’t choose.
- However, based on the story, one false statement could be that he is not interested in baseball.
- But since the question is not fully visible, we can’t answer this.
7. What is the term of the bush country of central Australia? Write the one-word answer in the space provided.
- The story says: “He had embarrassed himself today when Mr. Carpenter had asked the term for the bush country of central Australia.”
- Josh said “Outfield!” instead of “outback.”
- So the correct term is “outback.”
Final Answer:
1. Josh, Diana
2. spring
3. after school
4. he can't concentrate
5. he is too excited about the game
6. (Not answerable from given options)
7. outback
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of elements of plot worksheet.
