First Day Jitters Reading Comprehension Quiz

What does it mean if someone has the "first day jitters"?

• They are excited to go to school.

• They are nervous or worried about the first day.

• They are sleepy on the first day.

• They are angry about going to school.

Who is the main character in the story "First Day Jitters"?

• Mr. Hartwell

• Julie Danneberg

• Sarah Jane Hartwell

• The teacher

What does the word "tunneled" mean?

• To make a tunnel

• To run very fast

• To jump up and down

• To sing loudly

Why do readers retell and summarize while reading?

• To remember the important events, characters, and information in books

• To make the story longer

• To forget the story

• To draw pictures

What should you do if you get confused while reading?

• Stop reading and never finish the book

• Think about the text you read and know what to do when you get confused

• Skip to the end of the book

• Ask someone else to read for you

How did Sarah feel about going to her new school?

• She was excited and happy

• She was scared and worried

• She was bored

• She was angry

What is important to do when retelling and summarizing a story?

• Use your own words

• Copy the book word for word

• Only talk about your favorite part

• Skip the ending

What does the word "gushed" mean?

• To walk slowly

• To speak in an extremely excited or enthusiastic way

• To whisper quietly

• To write a letter

If you were Sarah, what might you do to get ready for your first day at a new school? (Choose the best answer)

• Think about what you need to bring and how you feel

• Stay home and not go to school

• Forget about the first day

• Go to sleep early in the afternoon

When retelling a story, what is important to include?

• The order of events and who did what

• Only the title of the book

• Just the last part of the story

• The color of the book cover