Worksheet titled "Lying Up a Storm" with questions about a character's problem and a classroom scene.

Let’s think about this story together. We’re trying to figure out what’s going on with Levi and why he might be lying — or at least not telling the whole truth.

First, let’s look at the picture. It shows a girl (probably Levi’s mom) holding a broken vase, looking upset. Levi is standing nearby, looking guilty or nervous. That tells us something bad happened — maybe Levi broke the vase?

Now, let’s answer each question one by one:

1. What do you think was Levi’s problem?
Levi probably broke something — like the vase in the picture — and now he’s scared to tell his mom. His “problem” is that he did something wrong and doesn’t want to get in trouble.

2. Why do you think Levi doesn’t like telling the truth?
Maybe he’s afraid of being punished, or he thinks his mom will be mad. Sometimes kids lie because they don’t want to disappoint their parents or face consequences.

3. How does Levi’s mom help?
In the picture, she’s holding the broken pieces — so maybe she already knows what happened. But instead of yelling, she might be giving him a chance to tell the truth. Or perhaps she’s showing him that it’s okay to make mistakes — as long as you’re honest. Moms often help by listening and teaching, not just punishing.

Let’s double-check:
- The title is “Lying Up a Storm” — that means someone is telling lots of lies.
- The questions are asking us to guess what’s happening based on clues (like the picture).
- Our answers should make sense with the image and the theme of honesty.

Everything fits: Levi broke something → he’s scared to admit it → his mom is helping him learn to tell the truth.

Final Answer:
Levi’s problem is that he broke something (like the vase) and is afraid to tell the truth. He doesn’t like telling the truth because he’s scared of getting in trouble or making his mom angry. His mom helps by staying calm and giving him a chance to be honest — showing him that telling the truth is better than lying.