Perhaps there are some business owners as main characters. They are trying to make a fortune in the boomtown. They might be running stores, mines or other businesses.
It could be that the main characters are a group of families who moved to the boomtown. They each have their own dreams and struggles in this new place. One family might be focused on farming in the outskirts of the town, while another could be involved in the construction work in the growing town center.
We can learn about the unique characters in the boomtown. Maybe there are brave miners or clever shopkeepers.
I'm not sure exactly, but it could be a child and his or her parent shopping in the supermarket.
I'm not sure without reading the story, but it could be the settlers who came to build the boom town.
They are often developed in a simple way. The characters usually have one or two main traits. For example, a character might be really friendly or a bit shy.
The characters' development often goes along with the plot. If the story is about solving a mystery, a character might start out as curious and then become more determined as they get closer to the solution. Through their actions and dialogues, we can see how they change and grow. For example, in some stories, a shy character may become more confident after facing a challenge.
It can improve vocabulary. The stories are designed for 3rd graders and often introduce new words.
It can improve your vocabulary. The stories are designed for 3rd graders, so they use age - appropriate words that you can learn easily.
The story 'What About Me' in Reading Street 3rd Grade could be anything from a fun adventure to a lesson in friendship. Without looking at the text, it's tough to pin down precisely what it's about.
You can try to find the relevant audio resources in your school library. They may have CDs or digital copies for students to listen to.
Many of them are simple. For example, they use basic vocabulary that 3rd graders can understand easily.