Why Did It Happen?

Story Brief #13

Things in stories happen for a reason.

🎯 Your mission

Notice the details no one mentions.

⚡ The twist

The right answer is supported by the text — not by your feelings.

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

Things in stories happen for a reason. We can ask: why did it happen? Listen: Rosa forgot her coat, so she felt cold.

What you'll learn · 2 of 3

Why was Rosa cold? Because she forgot her coat! The word so and the word because are clues that tell us why.

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

Listen: The ice cream melted because the sun was hot. Why did it melt? The hot sun!

Key points

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Rosa forgot her coat, so she felt cold. Why was Rosa cold?

2 of 3

The ice cream melted because the sun was hot. Why did it melt?

3 of 3

Tom was hungry, so he ate an apple. Why did Tom eat?

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