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Directions: Read the story below. Fill in the answers to the questions.A loud buzzing noise awoke Howie. He turned off the alarm next to
his bed. Oh no! It was past 7:30 and he was going to be late for
school. Howie jumped out of bed and put on his jeans and sweatshirt
over his pajamas. There was no time to waste. He brushed his hair
and teeth, grabbed his book bag and jacket, and was out the door in
five minutes flat.
Howie got to school just as the bell rang. He couldn’t be late for school. Today
Howie’s teacher was going to announce the name of the new class president. He
couldn’t be late to make his first speech!
Howie sat in his chair. He was very nervous. The teacher took an envelope from
her desk and opened it. “Class, I am now going to announce the name of the
new class president. There has been a tie. Howie and Mary Ellen got the same
number of votes.”
Howie looked at Mary Ellen. She sat next to him. They were friends. Mary Ellen
raised her hand. “I have an idea,” she said. “What if Howie and I share the job
of president? I’ll be the president on odd days and he can be the president on
even days.” The teacher agreed. Both Howie and Mary Ellen were happy.What event starts the story? _______________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________What event takes place in the middle of the story? ___________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________Summarize the ending of the story. ________________________________________
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Na m e : _______________________________________ Date: _____________________Hey, it’s logical. All stories have a beginning, a
middle, and an end.