• The boy is sad that he burned his hot dog over the campfire.


• The boy cooked his hot dog over the campfire just the way he likes it.

• Evidence:

• The hot dog is black.


• There is a cloud of dark smoke above the hot dog.


• The boy is frowning as he looks at his hot dog.

Kristen knew what she needed to do. She walked into the kitchen slowly. Her mom was making dinner, whistling happily. Kris didn’t want to spoil her mom’s good mood, but there was no getting around it.

“Mom?” she said quietly.

“Hi, honey!” Kristen’s mom looked up, smiling. “I didn’t hear you there.” When she noticed Kristen’s face, her own smile faded. “Is everything okay?”

“Mom, I have to tell you something,” Kristen began.

• Kristen is excited to tell her mom some great news.


• Kristen has some bad news to tell her mom.

• Evidence:

• Kristen walked into the kitchen slowly and spoke quietly.


• Kristen was afraid she'd spoil her mom's good mood.


• Her mom's smile faded when she saw Kristen's face.