1 Read the Story
📖 Read the story carefully. Then answer questions about the story elements.
The Talent Show Jitters
Backstage at the Fall Talent Show in the school gym, Leah practiced her violin piece one more time. Her hands were shaking, and she worried she might forget the notes in front of the whole school.
Her music teacher, Mr. Alvarez, knelt beside her and reminded her to take a deep breath and focus on one note at a time. He told her that mistakes were okay as long as she kept going.
When Leah's name was called, she walked on stage and played her song from start to finish. The audience clapped loudly, and Leah realized she had been more ready than she thought.
2 Find the Story Elements
🔍 Use the story to fill in each story element.
3 Beginning, Middle, End
📝 Write one sentence that tells what happened in each part of the story.
4 How Did the Main Character Feel?
😊 Think about the main character's feelings at different parts of "The Talent Show Jitters." Draw a line to
match.
Waiting backstage
Talking with Mr. Alvarez
While performing
After the applause
😰 Nervous
😌 Calmer
😳 Focused
😄 Proud
+ Bonus Reading Practice
Use this short practice to extend Set 7.
Topic words: farm, barn, goat, gate
1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.
2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?