• Amanda does not know the answer to the question.


• Amanda is eager to answer the teacher's question.


• Amanda wants to ask permission to go to the restroom.

• Evidence:

• The teacher asked for a volunteer to answer a question.


• Amanda has her hand raised.


• Amanda has an eager expression on her face.

Emmy woke up smiling. The first light of the day was just creeping over the horizon. In the distance, a rooster crowed. It was like he was saying, "Happy 9th Birthday, Emmy!"

Emmy took a deep breath of the fresh air that wafted through her open window. The weather was perfect for the big day that lay ahead! After she fed the chickens, gathered the eggs, and took Rufus for a walk out in the pasture, she was going riding! It was her first time ever. Mom had finally agreed to give her lessons.

• Emmy lives in the country, on a farm.


• Emmy is a city girl who does not enjoy the country.


• Emmy is going to learn to ride a horse.


• Emmy's mom is going to teach her how to drive a car.

• Evidence:

• Emmy hears a rooster crowing in the morning.


• She has chores like feeding chickens and gathering eggs.      


• Emmy walks her dog, Rufus, in the pasture.

• Evidence:

• Emmy lives in the country, probably on a farm.


• Riding horses is something commonly done in the country.


• Emmy is turning nine years old, which is not old enough to drive a car.