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Use Key Details to Describe Story Parts
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A Big Surprise!
Miss Burns has a garden filled with
herbs and flowers. It makes her smile.
Her friends love the garden too.
Miss Burns is up early today
because it is her birthday. “It’s my
seventy-third!” says Miss Burns. “Who
will visit?”
Miss Burns picks an herb. It’s green
and curly. She looks over at the
mailbox. It is empty. A blue bird chirps.
Nothing else makes a peep. She feels
a bit sad.
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Read the story below.
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Suddenly, lots of people are there!
“Surprise!” they shout. “We did not
forget your birthday!”
“You didn’t!” Miss Burns cried. “I’m
so glad!”
1. Describe the character.
Miss Burns is
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Write your answers on the lines. Use
the key details to help you answer the
questions.
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2. Describe the setting.
The setting is
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3. What event is the problem in this story?
The problem is
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4. What event is the answer to the problem in
this story?
The answer is
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