Ruben watched the clouds turn dark gray. The wind pushed his kite sideways, so he wound the string around the spool and ran for the porch. What does Ruben wind around the spool?

The bus pulled away before Nadia reached the corner. She stared at the taillights, pulled up her hood, and started the long walk home, counting sidewalk cracks. What does the passage suggest about Nadia?

Theo carried the watering can down the row. He liked the smell of wet soil. Mr. Ruiz asked where the trowel was. Theo pointed to the shed's second shelf. New students copied him. What did Theo do that shows he has worked in this garden before?

Every Sunday, Priya's grandmother set the old cookie tin on the table. Inside were her sewing needles, a thimble, and three spools of blue thread. What did the grandmother keep in the cookie tin?

Marcus set his alarm for five o'clock so he could finish his model bridge before school. He worked at the kitchen table with a flashlight. The passage states directly why Marcus set his alarm early.

Ivy pulled her scarf over her nose. The pond behind the school had gone hard and white, and her breath hung in the air like smoke. What season is it in this passage?

Sam saved half his sandwich every day. At recess he set the bread on a flat stone by the fence. The thin gray cat never came close while he watched, but the stone was always empty later. Why does Sam save the bread?

The library gave a bookmark for reading five books, a paperback for reading ten, and a canvas tote for reading twenty. What prize came with reading ten books?

When the group could not agree on a name for the robot, Dana wrote every idea on the board and gave each person one minute to explain a favorite. What does Dana's action show about her?

Folding chairs lined the parade route end to end. Ms. Alvarez set out cups of lemonade. Kids waved small flags as floats rolled past. Band music echoed off the buildings. Which sentence best shows a large crowd gathered?

Ana wrote her speech about her grandfather's bakery. She numbered her note cards in blue ink. She sat with her class on the carpet. Mr. Bell waved her forward, and she wiped her hands on her jeans. What does Ana do that shows she feels nervous?

Leo packed his cleats and shin guards, checked the schedule inside his locker, and jogged toward the field where his teammates were already stretching. What is Leo most likely about to do?

Maya zipped her coat all the way up and pulled her hat over her ears before stepping outside. Her breath made small white clouds in the air. What can you infer about the weather?

Coach Reyes blew her whistle twice and told the team to jog two laps around the field before practice began. What did Coach Reyes tell the team to do before practice?

The museum sign said the dinosaur exhibit closes at four o'clock, but the gift shop stays open until five. What time does the dinosaur exhibit close?

Grandma Rosa kept her spare house key taped to the bottom of the third flowerpot on the porch, tucked inside a small plastic bag. Where did Grandma Rosa keep her spare house key?

Jamal set up an easel in the garage. He painted two hours every afternoon after homework. He also mowed the lawn Saturdays for money. His neighbor sometimes waved from her porch. Which sentence best shows Jamal takes painting seriously?

Principal Ortiz stepped to the cafeteria microphone. Every student turned and stopped talking. Lunch trays sat half-finished on the tables. A teacher near the door closed it quietly. Which sentence best shows students expected an announcement?

Nora opened the oven, and cinnamon smell filled the kitchen. She set four plates and folded four napkins on the table. A pot of tea warmed on the stove. She checked the clock. Which sentence best shows Nora is expecting guests?

A library sign read, “Puppet Show Today at 3:00.” Children filed in and sat on the rug. A small curtain hung at the front. The librarian dimmed the lights near the stage. Which sentence best shows the show is about to begin?