HW, A Narrative Paragraph: I'm The Boss

By Nate Feldman

I'm the Boss, Carla Gets a Prize

The other day was one of the most amazing days in Carla's life!  She was having a normal day at work when someone told her that Manny the Monster wanted to see her in his office. She felt a little nervous because Manny was the boss, and everyone knew he could be very serious. Taking a deep breath, she walked to his office and knocked on the door.

“Come in!” Manny said in a loud voice.

Carla entered the room and greeted him politely. Manny smiled and reminded her, as he often did, that he was the boss. Carla responded with humor, saying that he was not only the boss, but also “the sky, the sun, and the moon.” Manny seemed very pleased with this compliment.

Then, Manny got straight to the point. He told Carla that she had won a prize. At first, Carla was surprised and asked what kind of prize it was. Manny explained that she had been chosen as Employee of the Month. Even more exciting, she would receive a $10,000 bonus.

Carla could hardly believe what she was hearing. “Will I accept it?” she repeated. Then she smiled brightly and said, “Yes. Absolutely!” She felt happy and proud of her hard work.

Manny continued by praising Carla. He said that many employees were not very diligent these days, but Carla was unique. She always put in great effort, and her work was priceless. He also said that it was very advantageous to have employees like her in the company.

Carla thanked her boss sincerely. She felt appreciated and motivated to continue doing her best. As she left the office, she couldn’t stop smiling. It had turned out to be a very special day, and she would never forget it.

1. Why did Carla go to Manny’s office?

A. She wanted to ask for a raise
B. Someone told her Manny wanted to see her
C. She had a meeting scheduled
D. She was looking for a new job

2. How did Carla feel before entering Manny’s office?

A. Excited
B. Angry
C. Bored
D. Nervous 

3. What joke did Carla make about Manny?

A. He works too much
B. He is the sky, the sun, and the moon
C. He is very funny
D. He is too serious

4. What prize did Carla win?

A. A free vacation
B. A new position
C. Employee of the Month
D. A company car

5. What extra reward did Carla receive?

A. A $10,000 bonus 
B. A day off
C. A gift card
D. A promotion

Complete the sentences with information from the passage.

6. Manny was happy with Carla's work, so------------

7. When Carla got the prize,-----------

8. The other workers are not effective, but----------------

Make your own sentences.  Use compound or complex sentences.

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