Sam needs to return a book. Use details from the story.
The idea
Follow the search, the journey and what happens at the desk.
Read the text
A library book was due back on Friday. Sam found the book under the bed. It was raining outside.
Sam put the book in a bag. At the library, Sam returned it at the desk. Then Sam borrowed a different book.
Examples
- A library book was due back on Friday.
- Sam found the book under the bed.
- It was raining outside.
- Sam put the book in a bag.
- At the library, Sam returned it at the desk.
- Then Sam borrowed a different book.
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The bag protects the book; it is not where Sam found it.
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When was the book due?
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Friday / on Friday
Friday / on Friday: That is the return day.
Where was the book before Sam found it?
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under the bed
under the bed: That is where Sam finds it.
What did Sam borrow afterward?
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a different book / another book
a different book / another book: Sam borrows a new title after returning the first.
Practice round
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When was the book due?
Friday / on Friday
Where was the book before Sam found it?
What did Sam borrow afterward?
a different book / another book
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Retell the steps Sam takes to return the book.