Once upon a time, there was a little car named Rusty. Rusty was a small red car with big dreams of going on adventures. But, Rusty had a problem, he wasn't running well. He had trouble starting and was making strange noises.

One day, Rusty went to visit the mechanic. The mechanic was a kind man who fixed cars for a living. He listened to Rusty's problems and got to work. First, he checked the starter and found that it was worn out. He replaced it and Rusty was able to start up just fine.

Next, the mechanic checked the transmission. He found that the rotor was damaged and replaced it. Now, Rusty could shift gears smoothly. The mechanic also checked the sensor and found that it was dirty. He cleaned it and Rusty was able to drive more efficiently.

The mechanic also checked the wheel and found that the strut was loose. He tightened it up and Rusty was able to drive straight again. He also checked the valve and found that it was clogged. He cleaned it and Rusty was able to run smoothly.

Finally, the mechanic checked the radiator and found that the switch was broken. He replaced it and Rusty was able to stay cool while driving. The mechanic put everything back together and Rusty was ready to go on adventures.

Rusty thanked the mechanic and drove away, feeling better than ever. He went on many adventures, always driving smoothly and efficiently. And whenever he had a problem, he knew just where to go to get it fixed. The end.

Reflections

1. What was wrong with Rusty the car at the beginning of the story?
2. Who did Rusty go to see to get fixed?
3. What was wrong with Rusty's starter?
4. What did the mechanic replace to help Rusty shift gears smoothly?
5. What was causing Rusty to drive inefficiently?
6. What did the mechanic do to help Rusty drive straight again?
7. What was causing Rusty to run poorly?
8. What did the mechanic replace to help Rusty stay cool while driving?
9. Where did Rusty go after he was fixed?
10. What did Rusty learn from his visit to the mechanic?