Let’s read the story carefully and answer each question one by one.
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Story Summary:
Xihanna couldn’t sleep all night. She tried counting stars, reading a book — nothing worked. At 7 a.m., she gave up, got out of bed, showered, dressed, and ate breakfast. Her mother asked why she was awake so early. Xihanna said it was Sunday — no school, so she didn’t need to go back to bed. That day, she stayed awake all day.
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Question 1: What is the title of the story?
Look at the top of the story — it says in big red letters:
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“A LONG SLEEPLESS NIGHT”
✔ Answer: A Long Sleepless Night
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Question 2: What is the setting of this story?
Setting = where and when the story happens.
- Where? In Xihanna’s house (she’s in her bedroom, then goes to eat breakfast).
- When? One night until 7 a.m., and then during the day on a Sunday.
So we can say:
→ The setting is Xihanna’s home, from nighttime until the next day (Sunday morning and afternoon).
✔ Answer: Xihanna’s house, during one sleepless night and the following Sunday.
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Question 3: What did Xihanna try to make herself fall asleep?
The story says:
> “She tried counting stars, she tried reading a book, but nothing worked.”
✔ Answer: She tried counting stars and reading a book.
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Question 4: Who are the characters in the story?
Characters = people or animals in the story.
We see:
- Xihanna (main character)
- Her mother (asks her why she’s up)
No other people or animals are mentioned.
✔ Answer: Xihanna and her mother.
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Question 5: What is the problem in the story?
Problem = what went wrong or what the main character is struggling with.
Xihanna couldn’t fall asleep all night — that’s the main issue. Even though she tried things, she stayed awake. Then she just accepted being awake because it was Sunday.
✔ Answer: Xihanna could not fall asleep all night.
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Final Answer:
1. A Long Sleepless Night
2. Xihanna’s house, during one sleepless night and the following Sunday
3. She tried counting stars and reading a book
4. Xihanna and her mother
5. Xihanna could not fall asleep all night
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of setting worksheets.
