Amanda's First Day
by Elizabeth Trach
Amanda is the new girl in school, and she is worried about how she will make new friends. Jessica and Troy step in at playtime to make her feel welcome. Students will answer questions about the theme and character traits while learning the importance of making new friends feel welcome.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Amanda's First Day
by Elizabeth Trach
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
1. Tightly
2. Lonely
3. Pile
4. Adding
5. Ruin
6. Always
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1. “Amanda was not happy. She held her father's hand tightly.”
a. loosely b. securely c. nervously d. helplessly
2. “Amanda wasn't sure what to do. She felt very lonely.”
a. friendly b. sad c. happy d. alone
3. "Yes," said Amanda. She sat down next to Jessica. Jessica handed her a pile of red blocks.”
a. collection b. box c. container d. bag
4. "She took her turn adding blocks to the tower.”
a. removing b. increasing c. knocking down d. stealing
5. “She didn't mean to ruin the game.”
a. mess up b. break c. play d. take turns in
6. "It's okay, Amanda," said Troy. "The tower always falls down. Now we get to start again!"
a. never b. usually c. sometimes d. every time