Identify Who Is Telling Story
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Read the story. Sofia and Chen played in the yard after school. Sofia bounced a ball two times in a row. Chen drew a big sun with sidewalk chalk. They both laughed when the wind blew leaves. Then they shared a cup of cold water. They waved goodbye and went inside for dinner. Who is telling this story?
The reader
Someone outside the story
Sofia
Explanation
We look for the storyteller. The story says "Sofia and Chen played." Someone outside watches and tells what they do.
Read the story. Jamal walked his dog to the corner park. He held the leash with both hands. The dog sniffed a tree and wagged its tail. Jamal tossed a ball, and the dog ran fast. Then Jamal sat on a bench to rest. Jamal felt calm in the cool air. Who is telling this story?
Jamal
Someone telling about Jamal
The author
Explanation
We look for the storyteller. The story says "Jamal walked" and "He held." Someone outside tells what Jamal does.
Read the story. Keisha and Maya built a tower with blocks. Keisha stacked the square blocks at the bottom. Maya placed a triangle block at the top. The tower wobbled, and they held it steady. Then it fell down, and they giggled. Keisha and Maya started again with even more blocks. Who is telling this story?
Someone outside the story
Maya
Keisha and Maya
Explanation
We look for the storyteller. The story says "Keisha and Maya built." Someone outside watches and tells their story.
Read the story. Amir looked at the tall slide at recess. He felt a little nervous at first. Amir thought, "I can try one step." He climbed up slowly and held the rail. Then he slid down and laughed loudly. Amir ran back to the line for another turn. Who is telling this story?
Amir
Someone telling about Amir
The slide
Explanation
We look for the storyteller. The story says "Amir looked" and "He felt." Someone else tells about Amir's day.
Read the story. Carlos carried his red folder to class. He sat next to Jamal at a table. Jamal showed Carlos a shiny sticker. Carlos smiled and said, "Cool!" The teacher rang a small bell for reading time. Carlos opened his book and began to read. Who is telling this story?
The author
Someone telling about Carlos
Carlos
Explanation
We look for the storyteller. The story says "Carlos carried" and "He sat." Someone else tells about what Carlos does.
Read the story. I am Whiskers the cat. I tiptoed into the kitchen very quietly. I saw my bowl and sniffed the food. I heard my owner say, "Good morning, Whiskers." I purred and rubbed against her leg. Then I ate my breakfast fast. Who is telling the story?
The owner
Whiskers the cat
Someone telling about a cat
Explanation
We find who tells the story. Whiskers says "I am Whiskers the cat." The cat uses "I" to tell his own story.
Read the story. Carlos carried his new red notebook. He sat near the window in class. Carlos listened as Ms. Lee read aloud. He wrote three words on his page. Then he showed Maya his neat letters. Who is telling this story?
Carlos
Someone telling about Carlos
The author
Explanation
We look for who tells the story. The story says "Carlos" and "he" but never "I." Someone outside watches and tells about Carlos.
Read the story. Chen and Keisha planted seeds in cups. Chen poured water until the soil was dark. Keisha put the cups near a sunny window. They checked the cups each morning together. Soon, tiny green sprouts popped up. Who is telling this story?
Someone outside the story
The seeds
Keisha
Explanation
We check the storyteller. The story says "Chen and Keisha" and "they." Someone outside watches and tells their story.
Read the story. I took my son Marcus to the library. We picked two books about space. Marcus whispered, "Look at the big rocket!" I helped him find a quiet table. We read together until it was time to go. I felt proud of him. Who is telling the story?
Marcus's parent
The librarian
Marcus
Explanation
We find who tells the story. The person says "I took my son Marcus." Marcus's parent tells the story using "I" and "my."
Read the story. Sofia and Jamal built a block tower. Sofia stacked the blue blocks on top. Jamal added two green blocks to the side. They held their breath as it wobbled. Then the tower stayed up tall. Who is telling this story?
The blocks
Someone outside the story
Sofia and Jamal
Explanation
We check who tells the story. The story says "Sofia and Jamal" and "they." Someone outside watches and tells what happens.