Fortune Cookie Friends
by RV Staff Writer J.C.
Mei Mei is new in town and has a tough time making friends. When helping her family out at the opening of their restaurant, she spots a couple of classmates and is too shy to speak up until a fortune cookie offers some advice. This printable activity also includes Dolch sight words from the primer and pre-primer lists.
Reading Comprehension Passage
Fortune Cookie Friends
by RV Staff Writer J.C.
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.
- unison
- muster
- introduce
- approach
- realize
- mood
- several
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “Okay, we’ll see you Monday,” the twins said in unison.”
a. one after another b. at the same time c. the same voice d. a silly voice
2) “Mustering up her courage, Mei Mei approached the table where the twins and their parents were finishing their meal.”
a. gathering b. hiding c. decorating d. admiring
3) “You can hang out with us and we’ll introduce you to our friends on Monday, okay?”
a. hide b. show c. tease d. give
4) “Mei Mei approached the table where the twins and their parents were finishing their meal.”
a. came toward b. went away from c. opened up d. knocked over
5) “As she filled their glasses, Mei Mei realized the twins were in her class.”
a. became confused that b. became happy that c. became aware that d. became upset that
6) “Even Mei Mei was in a good mood as she rushed around, seating guests, handing out menus, and pouring tall glasses of water.”
a. state of feeling b. state of mind c. outfit d. physical health
7) “What’s that?” Her mother asked, opening a box and lifting out several pots and a wok.
a. shiny b. old c. many d. a few