Somebody Wanted But So

In reading this week we learned about writing summaries using the “Somebody wanted, but, so” strategy.

On Thursday we worked in partners to make summaries of stories.  Some of us chose Moon Bear’s Pet by Frank Asch, and some of us read Lemonade For Sale by Stuart J. Murphy. 

Lemonade for Sale

Andrew and Kobe:

Somebody: Elm Street Kids

Wanted: Money to rebuild their clubhouse

But: on Thursday they hardly sold any lemonade

So: Friday they moved next to the juggler and got enough money to rebuild the clubhouse.

Sebastian and Felipe:

The Elm Street Club wanted money.  But no people came. So they went where the guy did tricks.

Ben and Marc:

The kids wanted money but nobody comes to their lemonade stand.  So then they made money because the new kid was juggling next to the kids.

Ryan and Rodney:

Once there were kids and their piggy bank was empty.  They needed money.  But a new kid came and got in their way.  In the end they made lots and lots of money.

Moon Bear’s Pet

Collin and Angelo:

Bear wanted a pet. But they were arguing.  In the end they were happy.

Corey and JaCorey:

Bear wanted a pet. But bear and bird started to fight.  So bear and bird and frog are friends.