- Who is the main character? The main character is the boy.
- Why did he go? He went to the store to buy three apples, two pears, a gallon of whole milk, a bunch of celery, and a head of lettuce.
- How did he get there? He walked down the street, turned under the arch, and pedaled to the grocery store on his bicycle.
- What would be a good title for this story? "The Boy’s Grocery Run"
- Retell this story in one sentence: A boy rode his bike to the store to buy groceries, forgot his money, used his allowance to pay, and returned home with the items and leftover change.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of paraphrasing practice for 5th grade.