Lena kept her colored pencils in her desk and shook her head when Mia asked to borrow blue. Later, Mia broke her crayon, and Lena slid the whole box across the table. How is Lena different by the end?

Omar stared at the steep trail and told Dad he would wait by the car. When little Noah slipped, Omar climbed beside him and pointed to each safe rock. How is Omar different by the end?

Maya planned to skip the school speech because her voice shook. After Jamal practiced with her at lunch, Maya stepped to the microphone and looked at the audience. How is Maya different by the end?

Ben saw that his glue had ruined the class map, so he shoved the bottle behind a book. When the group searched for the mistake, Ben raised his hand and told them. How is Ben different by the end?

Nia waved away her brother when he offered to teach the new drumbeat. After she missed the rhythm again, Nia moved over and asked him to tap it slowly. How is Nia different by the end?

Sam kept the last blanket during the chilly campout and curled inside it alone. When Leo shivered beside the fire, Sam unfolded the blanket so both boys could fit. How is Sam different by the end?

Priya stepped back when the terrier trotted near. Priya kept both hands in her pockets. Priya listened as Ms. Cole described the leash. Priya clipped on the leash and walked beside it. Which sentence shows Priya has changed?

Eli frowned when Mr. Kim paired him with Zoe. Eli moved his notebook away from hers. Eli watched Zoe solve the hardest step. Eli slid his notes between them and asked her idea. Which sentence shows Eli has changed?

Grace gripped the pool ladder during practice. Grace shook her head at the deep lane. Grace watched Coach Reed kick slowly. Grace pushed off and swam to the flag. Which sentence shows Grace has changed?

Marco left Grandpa's old violin unopened on the chair. Marco rolled his eyes at the dusty bow. Marco heard Grandpa play a lively tune. Marco tightened the bow and practiced the chorus. Which sentence shows Marco has changed?

Tessa stared at the unfair score but kept quiet. Tessa twisted her bracelet under the table. Tessa heard Lina ask for honesty. Tessa stood and told the judge about the mistake. Which sentence shows Tessa has changed?

Caleb chose a seat far from the new student. Caleb answered with one-word replies at recess. Caleb noticed the student eating alone. Caleb waved him over and made room. Which sentence shows Caleb has changed?

June kept her poem folded while the class read. Her sister nodded, stood beside her, and whispered the first line. June took the paper to the front. What made June willing to read?

Luis waved Ava away and balanced the bike ramp alone. The board wobbled, and Ava grabbed it, showing a loose nail. Luis handed her the hammer. What made Luis accept Ava's help?

Harper refused to revise her story and called the ending clear. During sharing, three classmates asked why the dragon vanished. Harper opened her notebook again. What made Harper decide to revise?

Malik said the garden was Mr. Lee's job and walked past the porch. Mr. Lee struggled with heavy cans, so Malik took one and watered the roses. What made Malik help?

Jay froze before the recital and stared at the piano keys. Sofia tapped the first rhythm softly on her knee. Jay breathed, nodded, and began the song. How did Sofia affect Jay?

Ethan laughed at Ana's robot and said it would never move. Ana calmly reconnected a loose wire, and the wheels spun. Ethan picked up the tools and asked to help. How did Ana affect Ethan?

Ruby shoved the map at Cole and said the city was too confusing. Cole traced one street at a time with his finger. Ruby leaned in and followed the route. How did Cole affect Ruby?

Dana claimed all the blocks for her tall tower. Mia built a tiny bridge with leftovers and invited Dana to test it. Dana added two blocks to make the bridge stronger. How did Mia affect Dana?