Use the story The Substitute to complete the activity.

The Substitute

Write 1–2 sentences telling who the main character in the story is and how she feels at the beginning of the story.

(2 points)

The main character in the story "The Substitute" is Miss Pelly, and at the beginning of the story, she feels nervous and unsure about being a substitute teacher for the day.

To determine the main character in the story "The Substitute" and how she feels at the beginning, you need to read the story. The main character is usually the person whose thoughts, feelings, and actions are most focused on. Read the story to identify the character that matches this criteria and pay attention to their emotions and perspectives at the beginning.

The main character in the story is a young girl named Lily. At the beginning of the story, she feels nervous and apprehensive about the upcoming day at school with a substitute teacher.