Read the story. The class chose a game for indoor recess. Marcus said, "I want to win, so let’s play checkers." Keisha said, "I want everyone included, so let’s play charades." Marcus liked quiet thinking and quick turns. Keisha liked laughing and using silly actions. The teacher said, "We can vote and be kind." What is different about Marcus’s and Keisha’s priorities?

Read the story. Rain tapped the classroom windows during recess. Sofia looked outside and said, "Rain is bad because we can’t play tag." Jamal put on his boots and said, "Rain is fun because we can jump puddles." Sofia crossed her arms and felt disappointed. Jamal grinned and felt excited. "I wish it was sunny," Sofia sighed. "I hope it rains more!" Jamal laughed. The teacher said they could play inside today. How do Sofia and Jamal think about the rainy day?

In the story, Keisha and Marcus practiced for a class song. Keisha said, "I want everyone to sing together." Marcus replied, "I want our class to win the best-singing prize." Keisha listened for quiet voices and helped them start again. Marcus sang loud and stood tall in front. The teacher clapped and said, "Both goals can help us." What is the difference in Keisha's and Marcus's point of view?

Read the story. Sofia and Chen went on a class trip to the aquarium. Sofia pressed close to the glass and said, "Look at the bright fish!" Chen pointed up and replied, "I like the quiet jellyfish better." Sofia kept counting the orange fish with spots. Chen watched the jellyfish float like clouds. They both saw the same tank in front of them. How do Sofia and Chen see the tank differently?

Read the story. Keisha and Marcus made a poster for science class. Marcus said, "Let's finish fast so we can play." Keisha replied, "Let's be neat so people can read it." Marcus wrote big letters quickly across the page. Keisha used a ruler and colored inside the lines. Their poster had the same facts, but they worked differently. What is different about Keisha's and Marcus's priorities?

In the story, Yuki and Jordan met a friendly dog at the park. Yuki smiled and said, "I have a dog at home, so I am not scared." Jordan stepped back and asked, "Will it jump on me?" Yuki held out her hand for the dog to sniff. Jordan stayed close to the bench and watched quietly. The dog wagged its tail the whole time. How do Yuki and Jordan feel differently about the dog?

Read the story. On a field trip to the zoo, Keisha pointed and said, "Look at the tall giraffe!" Chen pressed close to the glass and said, "I like the snakes best." Keisha watched the giraffe eat leaves very slowly. Chen watched the snake slide quietly under a rock. Their group stayed together near the animal signs. How do Keisha and Chen see the zoo differently?

Read the story. Emma and Jamal watched the class plant seeds in cups. Emma smiled and whispered, "I can't wait to see sprouts!" Jamal held his cup tight and said, "I feel nervous I will spill water." Emma thought the dirt felt soft and fun to touch. Jamal kept his hands clean and wiped the table. Their teacher said, "Both ways are okay when we plant." How do Emma and Jamal feel differently about planting seeds?

Read the story. At recess, Emma, Carlos, and Keisha stood by the playground. Emma bounced a ball and said, "I want to play kickball because it is fast." Carlos held chalk and said, "I want to draw because it is quiet." Keisha looked at both and said, "I want to swing first, then play." Emma felt ready to run right away. Carlos felt calm when he made pictures. They listened to each other and nodded. What do Emma and Carlos want to do at recess?

Read the story. Emma and Jamal shared one set of markers in art. Emma said, "I want the blue marker to color the ocean." Jamal replied, "I want blue to make the sky." Emma held her paper up and pointed to her waves. Jamal tapped his page and showed his clouds. They looked at each other's pictures and nodded. What do Emma and Jamal want that is different?