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Student Instructions
1. Read the passage aloud when asked. 2. Answer the questions about the story. 3. Share your ideas in the open-ended pages using words, drawings, or a short recording.
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
This activity uses a short, grade-appropriate narrative to practice reading fluency and comprehension. Page 1 asks students to read the passage aloud so teachers can check fluency. Pages 2–4 have auto-graded questions (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, short answer) that focus on literal details and language. Pages 5–6 are open-ended: one asks for a written paragraph and the other asks for a multimedia response. Prepare recording tools (microphone or camera) and drawing supplies if students will draw. For the open-ended paragraph, a high-quality answer will describe the trip, explain why the child wanted to rename the day, and include details from the passage (sand color, Aunt Lina’s cane, photos). For the multimedia task, a strong response will show or tell at least two details from the trip (drawing or photo of desert, reenactment, or short voice/video telling the story). Teachers can mark open-ended responses as correct if the student includes clear story details and a thoughtful explanation or depiction.
