⛺ Story Detective 6: Camping in the Backyard

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⛺ Camping in the Backyard

Isla and her mom set up a tent in the backyard.

They brought sleeping bags, flashlights and a book of star maps.

When it got dark, they looked for the Big Dipper.

Suddenly, they heard a rustle in the bushes!

Isla shone her flashlight and saw two shiny eyes.

It was a little raccoon looking for food.

The raccoon waddled away, and Isla fell asleep counting stars.

Main characters:

Main idea:

Number the events in order (1–4).

☐.They hear a rustle

☐.A raccoon waddles away

☐.They set up a tent

☐.They look at stars

I predict next:

Answer key: Isla and her mom · Isla camps in the backyard, looks at stars and meets a raccoon. · order: 3, 4, 1, 2 · e.g. Isla will want to camp again and look for more constellations.

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Free main idea and sequence printable for Grades 1–2 (Camping in the Backyard): read “Camping in the Backyard”, name the main characters and main idea. Skill: Identifies main idea and characters, sequences events and predicts outcomes (second-grade readiness). Level: Grade 1 & Grade 2 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS RL.2.2: Recount stories and determine their central message or lesson
CCSS RL.2.5: Describe the overall structure of a story
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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Identifies main idea and characters, sequences events and predicts outcomes (second-grade readiness).

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