Thinking About the Text. How did Valli plan her bus ride? What did she find out about the bus, and how did she save up the fare?

Thinking About the Text. What was Valli’s deepest desire? Find the words and phrases in the story that tell you this.

ORAL COMPREHENSION. III. Her first journey.......................weren’t many passengers. Why didn’t Valli want to go to the stall and have a drink? What does this tell you about her?

ORAL COMPREHENSION. III. Her first journey.......................weren’t many passengers. Why didn’t she get off the bus at the bus station?

ORAL COMPREHENSION. III. Her first journey.......................weren’t many passengers. What did Valli see on her way that made her laugh?

ORAL COMPREHENSION. III. Her first journey.......................weren’t many passengers. How did Valli save up money for her first journey? Was it easy for her?