Of course! Here's the solution to the "Who's Talking?" activity based on the short story "A Fall Festival with Grandma."
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Solution:
1. Who is telling the story?
✔ Grandma
*Explanation:* The entire story is narrated from Grandma’s perspective. She uses “I” when describing her actions and thoughts, such as:
> “I would soon be Halloween and Mommy and Daddy wanted their kids to have fun!”
> “I said ‘Let them go to the Fall Festival with Grandma. That will be lots of fun!’”
> “I was so happy that I didn’t even mind the mess.”
This clearly shows Grandma is the narrator.
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2. Who said? “I’m going to be very cool!”
✔ Eva
*Explanation:* In the story, Eva is described as being excited about the festival and wanting to look cool. The text says:
> “Eva looked at me. ‘What can we do so that Eva and Mommy and Daddy will be ‘cool’?’ asked Mommy.”
Then it continues:
> “‘I’m going to be very cool!’ Eva said.”
So Eva is the one who declares she’s going to be very cool.
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3. Who said? “There were pony rides, a petting zoo and lots of games to play.”
✔ Grandma
*Explanation:* This sentence is part of Grandma’s narration describing what happened at the festival. It appears right after she says:
> “The festival was outside of a football field…”
She is telling the reader (and the children) what activities were available — this is part of her storytelling voice.
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4. Who said? “Me too, Grandma, thanks for taking us.”
✔ Eva
*Explanation:* At the end of the story, after Grandma expresses how happy she was despite the mess, Eva responds directly to her:
> “‘I had fun, Grandma,’ Eva said. ‘Me too, Grandma, thanks for taking us.’”
This is Eva speaking to Grandma, expressing gratitude and echoing her own enjoyment.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1.
Grandma
2.
Eva
3.
Grandma
4.
Eva
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of story elements worksheet 5th grade.
