Comprehension Passage - The New Girl

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

What happened before Becky got upset with Sasha?

• The class went to the computer lab.

• Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at Becky's table.

• Sasha thanked Becky for turning off the computer and printer.

• The class lined up in the computer lab.

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The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

Who is Mrs. Ramirez?

• Sasha's mother

• the principal

• Sasha's and Becky's teacher

• Becky's mother

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CCSS.RL.3.1

The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

Why did Becky have to stay inside for recess?

• She was mad at Sasha and did not want to play with her.

• She had to finish her math work.

• She knocked over a flower pot when she bounced the ball indoors.

• Mrs. Ramirez asked her to water the flowers in the classroom during recess.

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The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

You can tell that Becky is a kind person because she -

• decided not to tell Ms. Ramirez about Sasha leaving the computer and printer turned on.

• followed all the school rules.

• knocked over Mrs. Ramirez's flower.

• thought Sasha was a tattletell.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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The New Girl

October 13

Dear Diary,

There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table, right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend!

October 17

Dear Diary,

I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When recess ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the kickball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a

rule—I bounced the ball indoors. Wouldn’t you know it? The ball landed on the counter and knocked over a flower pot. The flowers didn’t get hurt, but dirt spilled all over the counter. Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was pick up the pot and clean up the dirt. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. What a tattletale! Now I have to stay inside for recess tomorrow. I am so mad at Sasha!

October 21

Dear Diary,

Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over, Mrs. Ramirez reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That’s when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mrs. Ramirez. But instead, I slipped out of line and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all.

What is the setting for this passage? ***Select all correct answers.

• in the fall

• late at night

• at school

• Becky's house

The mustard on my ham sandwich tasted terrible! I quickly put it the trashcan and drank a glass of water.

Which word is a synonym for the word terrible?

• great

• weird

• horrible

• funny

"Let's bake a cake for dessert!", said Milan's mom. Milan gathered the sugar, flour, and milk they would need to make the cake.

Which word is a synonym for the word gathered?

• collected

• tasted

• leave

• followed

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As the roller coaster went down the slope, you could hear Mrs. Horn screaming to get off of the ride.

Which word is a synonym for screaming?

• talking

• crying

• yelling

• eating

I need to clean my room! It is messy because I have clothes and shoes everywhere.

Which word is an antonym for messy?

• clean

• dirty

• pretty

• large

The beautiful princess wore a pink, fluffy gown to the ball.

Which word is an antonym for beautiful?

• ugly

• pretty

• big

• colorful