Nina's Blueberry Writing

Use a friend's question or idea to add details.

Listen to the story

Your teacher reads the story. Listen for what Nina's friends say.

1Nina wrote, "I picked blueberries." She read it to her friends.

2Omar asked, "Who went with you?" Nina said, "My aunt did."

3Kim said, "Tell what you put them in." Nina said, "A little pail."

4Nina's teacher helped her add the details. Now it says, "I picked blueberries with my aunt. I put them in a little pail."

5Omar and Kim smiled. Now they knew more about Nina's day!

Your teacher reads each question. Circle, sort or write your answers.

What did Nina write about?

Question 1 optionsA. She baked a berry pie.B. She picked blueberries.C. She picked some apples.

What did Omar want to know?

Question 2 optionsA. who went with herB. how many she gotC. where the berries grew

Does the friend ask a question or give an idea? Sort the cards.

Use the word bank. Write the missing words from paragraph 4.

I picked blueberries with my . I put them in a little .

Which detail did Nina add because of Kim's idea?

Question 5 optionsA. I picked blueberries with my aunt.B. I put them in a little pail.C. The berries tasted so sweet.

Why did Nina add details to her writing?

Question 6 optionsA. Her aunt said to make it short.B. She wanted to start a new story.C. Her friends wanted to know more.

Your teacher reads each question. An adult can help you write your answers.

Eli wrote, "I saw a bug." A friend said, "Tell what color it was." Which new sentence uses the idea?

Question 7 optionsA. I saw a bug outside.B. I saw a little bug.C. I saw a green bug.

Nina wants to add one more sentence. Which sentences tell about picking blueberries? Sort the cards.

A friend wrote, "I ate lunch." Give your friend an idea. Finish the sentence: You could tell ___.

10.

Liam wrote, "I made a card." His friend asked, "Who is it for?" Answer the question. Write Liam's new sentence.