Joey's Stop Sign

Joey's Stop Sign

It was a hot August day. Joey and his sister Jenny played soccer in their front yard. Ruben and Rebecca joined them. " Over here! " shouted Ruben. Joey kicked the ball to Ruben. It rolled into the busy street, and Ruben started to chase it.

“ Watch out, Ruben! " Joey shouted. Just then, a car whizzed by. The car hit the soccer ball and popped it. " There are more cars on our street all the time! " said Ruben.

" It's harder to cross the street to get to school, too, " said Jenny. “ Or to Mr. Lupois' market, " said Rebecca. “ Last week, Mrs. Murphy's dog Lucy got hit by a car. Lucy has a broken leg, " said Joey.

A few nights later, Joey and Jenny talked to their parents. " We've been doing our research, " said Jenny. “ We think there should be stop signs at the corner. That will slow traffic and make it safer to cross our street. "

“ Stop signs are a great idea, " said Mom. “ You've been counting cars before and after school?" " Yes, " said Joey. “ Also, Ruben has a camera. He's been taking pictures of people trying to cross. " " Good work! " said Dad. “ The next step is a petition. "