1. How do you identify the problem in a story?

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5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

10. 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.

12. 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.