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Directions:Date:Read the questions below. Keep them in mind as you read the story. Then go back
and answer them.To be a good detective, you have to know what facts
are important and not important to the case you’re
solving! So, ask yourself questions as you read.- Where does the story take place? ___
- What was the purpose of the trip? ___
- What does unaccompanied mean? __
- How can you tell Joshua was nervous? ___
- Why do you think Joshua saluted instead of just waving? __
__________________________________________________________________________________- How long would Joshua be gone? ___
- Why do you think the attendant put a special sticker on Joshua’s jacket? _____
__________________________________________________________________________________It was a short flight, and only for the weekend, but Joshua had mixed feelings. On one
hand he was excited to being going to visit his Dad. On the other hand, he had never
flown alone before.
Joshua fidgeted in his seat. Mom patted him on the arm reassuredly. Then the
announcement came over the waiting area. “We are now ready to board people with
special needs and unaccompanied children.”
“I guess this is it,” he mumbled. He picked up his bag
and went toward the gate.
“Call me as soon as you get there,” said Mom and gave
Joshua a hug.
Joshua handed the attendant his ticket, and she placed
a special sticker on his jacket shaped like wings that
said “Junior VIP.” Joshua felt a little silly but was kind
of glad he was given special attention. He smiled, gave
his Mom a salute, and walked down the jetway.