Birthday Party Dilemma for Little Craig

9 Questions

Match the characters with their actions in the story:

Craig = Wrote a letter to Joey apologizing for not being able to attend his party Craig's mom = Reminded Craig that he had given his word to Joey Joey = Invited Craig to his birthday party Dan = Had a birthday party on the same day as Joey's party

Match the events with their corresponding dates and times:

Joey's birthday party = August 23rd, 1pm Dan's birthday party = August 23rd, 1pm Craig received an invitation from Joey = Before August 23rd Craig wrote a letter to Joey = Before August 23rd

Match the characters with their feelings in the story:

Craig = Felt good about keeping his word and making a new friend Craig's mom = Was proud of Craig for making the right decision Joey = Would have felt bad if every invited guest wrote a similar letter Dan = No mention of his feelings

Match the activities with the party where they took place:

Eating cake = Joey's party Playing games = Joey's party Winning a prize = Joey's party Attending with all his friends = Dan's party

Match the reasons with the corresponding character's action:

Because he had given his word = Craig decided to attend Joey's party Because his mom reminded him to keep his promise = Craig decided to attend Joey's party Because all his friends would be there = Craig initially decided to attend Dan's party Because it would be unfair to leave Joey's party early = Craig didn't attend both parties

Match the characters with their relationships with Craig:

Joey = New kid in school Dan = Friend Craig's mom = Mother None of the above = Classmate

Match the items with their presence in the party invitation:

Balloons = Included in the party invitation Cake = Included in the party invitation Games = Included in the party invitation Prizes = Included in the party invitation

Match the characters with their influence on Craig's decision:

Craig's mom = Influenced Craig to keep his promise to Joey Joey = Influenced Craig to attend his party Dan = Influenced Craig to attend his party initially None of the above = Influenced Craig to attend both parties

Match the outcomes with the corresponding party:

Craig felt good about keeping his word = Joey's party Craig had a great time = Joey's party Craig attended with all his friends = Dan's party Craig didn't attend = Dan's party

Study Notes

Little Craig's Birthday Party Dilemma

Little Craig loved birthday parties, but he didn't get invited to many parties.
One day, he received an invitation from Joey, the new kid in school, to attend his birthday party.
The party invitation included balloons, cake, games, and prizes.

The Conflict

Craig was excited to attend Joey's party, but he soon received another invitation to his friend Dan's birthday party on the same day and time (August 23rd, 1pm).
Craig was torn between attending Joey's party, where he had promised to go, and Dan's party, where all his friends would be.

The Decision

Craig initially decided to attend Dan's party, but his mom reminded him that he had given his word to Joey and should keep his promise.
Craig then wrote a letter to Joey apologizing for not being able to attend his party, but his mom suggested that he imagine how Joey would feel if every invited guest wrote a similar letter.

Alternative Solutions

Craig considered attending both parties by creating a schedule, but his mom pointed out that it would be unfair to leave Joey's party early to attend Dan's party.
Craig eventually decided to keep his promise to Joey and attend his party.

The Outcome

Craig attended Joey's party and had a great time, eating cake, playing games, and winning a prize.
He felt good about keeping his word and making a new friend, Joey.
Craig's mom was proud of him for making the right decision.