Bellwork: Nouns and Pronouns

The dog ran.

She smiled.

📖 Part 1: Read the Story

I can identify the character, setting, and plot in a story.

Success criteria: I can name the character, tell where and when the story happens, and identify important events.

Directions: Read the story. Then answer Questions 1–6. You may circle an answer or write a short answer.

The Missing Key

Mara stayed after school.

The hallway was quiet.

Rain tapped the windows.

Mara reached into her backpack.

Her classroom key was missing.

Mara searched every pocket.

She found an old library card, but no key.

She retraced her steps to the science room.

Near the lab table, Mara spotted the key under some papers.

She picked it up and locked the classroom.

Character

One detail that shows this trait is:

📍 Part 2: Find the Setting

I can identify where and when a story happens.

Success criteria: I can use details from the story to describe the setting.

Write one detail from the story that helped you choose:

🧩 Part 3: Follow the Plot

I can identify the problem and solution in a story.

Success criteria: I can tell what problem starts the story and how the problem is solved.

In one sentence, tell what happens at the end.

Dyslexia-friendly reading options: Listen as the story is read aloud, echo-read with a partner, read one line at a time, use a ruler or index card to track print, highlight key words, or give oral answers.

Other supports: Students may use speech-to-text, work with a scribe, choose from answer choices, or receive extra processing time.

✅ Answer Key

Bellwork 1. dog

Bellwork 2. She

1. Mara

2. determined. Accept details such as “Mara searched every pocket” or “She retraced her steps.”

3. at school

4. after school. Accept “Rain tapped the windows” as a supporting detail.

5. Mara cannot find her classroom key.

6. Mara finds the key under papers in the science room. Accept any accurate sentence describing the ending.