Maya practiced her song all week. She sang every word for the class and stood up tall. How does Maya feel?

Leo reads aloud next. He wipes his hands on his pants and swallows hard. How does Leo feel?

Amir waited all week for the farm trip. The teacher said the rain canceled it. Amir stared down at his shoes. How does Amir feel?

Nina thought she lost her lunchbox. Then she found it under her desk and let out a long breath. How does Nina feel?

A strange box sat on the top shelf. Ben leaned close and asked what was inside it. How does Ben feel?

Rosa got new skates for her birthday. Kim watched her roll away and wished the skates were hers. How does Kim feel?

Sam taught his little sister to tie her shoes. He grinned and told his mom all about it. How does Sam feel?

The doctor called Ella's name. She held her mom's hand tightly and stared at the door. How does Ella feel?

Jonah hoped for the lead part in the play. The list on the wall showed a different name. His shoulders dropped. How does Jonah feel?

Priya looked for her lost dog all afternoon. When he ran to the gate, she hugged him and smiled. How does Priya feel?

Tom heard a soft tapping inside the wall. He tipped his head and listened closely to it. How does Tom feel?

Ana's friend won the spelling contest. Ana clapped slowly and wished the shiny trophy were hers. How does Ana feel?

Dev finished his first long chapter book all by himself. He held it up so everyone could see. How does Dev feel?

It was Kira's first day at a new school. She stood near the door and checked the clock twice. How does Kira feel?

Omar saw tiny tracks in the fresh snow. He followed them slowly to see where they went. How does Omar feel?