3. Chuck really wanted to get the new Game Box 9000, but the system cost $400 and he didn't have any money at all. So, Chuck did what any motivated teenager would do to earn money: lots and lots of work. He mowed lawns and raked leaves. He did extra chores and dug in the couch cushions for change. He collected and returned cans and bottles. After about a month of working and scrounging harder than he ever had, Chuck earned a little over $200, but the money was not coming quickly enough. Chuck was discussing his problem with one of his friends on the bus when an older kid named Jim overheard him. "Hey, Chucky," Jim said, "my uncle works at the video game store and he can get any video game system for half off. I can help you get your Game Box 9000." Chuck was so excited about getting the new Game Box that he didn't think twice. "Wow, half off? Then I can afford it!" Chuck was excited! The next day. he gave Jim his money. The following day he hoped to receive the Game Box, but Jim didn't bring it. "Yeah, I'm not going to see him until this weekend," Jim replied. Chuck remembered Jim promising him something else, but he was so happy to get such a great deal on the game console that he didn't want to push him. "Ok, great. Next week then." The week passed by very slowly for Chuck. He was so happy to see Jim the next week. He ran up to him with a big smile, but Jim didn't look happy. "Did you get it?" Chuck asked. Jim replied slowly, "Uh, yeah, I was going to get it, but I got robbed. So, your money's gone. I'm sorry." Chuck couldn't believe it. A whole month of saving down the drain. The tears ran down his cheeks. 1). What are the BIG/ main ideas?

2). What is the theme of the story?

3). Support your claim. Provide specific evidence from the story that leads you to believe this.

4) What does the main character/narrator learn OR fail to learn?