How do you identify the problem in a story?

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Then the baby screamed – the crib had caught on fire Then the baby screamed – the crib had caught on fire! Before I could think, I jumped up in fright, went to the crib, reached my head through the flames, and dragged the baby out. We fell to the floor together in a cloud of smoke. I dragged the screaming baby out the door and down the hall.

Then the baby screamed – the crib had caught on fire Then the baby screamed – the crib had caught on fire! Before I could think, I jumped up in fright, went to the crib, reached my head through the flames, and dragged the baby out. We fell to the floor together in a cloud of smoke. I dragged the screaming baby out the door and down the hall.

The dog was very brave to rescue the baby The dog was trying to help Then the baby screamed – the crib had caught on fire! Before I could think, I jumped up in fright, went to the crib, reached my head through the flames, and dragged the baby out. We fell to the floor together in a cloud of smoke. I dragged the screaming baby out the door and down the hall.

Read a section of your book. Pause after an important event or strong reaction. Ask yourself: “What does this tell me about the character?” 3. Jot your ideas on a sticky note.

Jot your ideas down on a sticky note. "Get away you awful animal!" I jumped to save myself; but he was very quick. He chased me, striking me with his cane, and hit my left leg very hard. I shrieked and fell. The nurse's voice rang wildly out, "The nursery's on fire!" Then, the master rushed away in that direction. Read this excerpt from A Dog’s Tale. Ask: “What does this tell me about the character?” Jot your ideas down on a sticky note.