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Reading Comprehension and Organization

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Reading Comprehension and Organization

Student reading a book

📖 Part 1: Read the Passage

Instructions: Read the passage below about Maya's school day. Take your time and read it twice if needed.

Maya's Tuesday at Lincoln Middle School

Maya woke up at 7:00 AM on Tuesday morning feeling excited. She had been looking forward to her science project presentation all week. After eating breakfast with her mom, Maya walked three blocks to Lincoln Middle School.

Her first class was math at 8:30 AM in room 205 with Mrs. Johnson. During lunch at 12:15 PM, Maya sat with her best friends Sarah and Alex in the cafeteria. They talked about the upcoming field trip to the science museum next Friday.

Maya's favorite part of the day was science class at 2:00 PM. She presented her project about solar energy to the whole class. Maya felt proud because she had worked hard on it for two weeks. Her teacher, Mr. Rodriguez, gave her an A+ and said her project was creative and well-organized.

After school, Maya walked home feeling happy and accomplished. She couldn't wait to tell her family about her successful presentation.

❓ Part 2: Answer the WH Questions

1. WHO is the main character in this story?

Sarah

Maya

Mrs. Johnson

Alex

2. WHAT did Maya present in science class?
3. WHEN did Maya wake up?

Maya woke up at _____________ on _____________ morning.

4. WHERE does Maya go to school?

Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Middle School

Washington Middle School

Roosevelt High School

5. WHY did Maya feel excited in the morning?
6. HOW long had Maya worked on her science project?

Maya worked on her project for _____________ weeks.

📅 Part 3: Organize the Events

7. Put Maya's day in order. Write numbers 1-5 in the circles to show the correct sequence.

Maya presented her solar energy project in science class

Maya woke up at 7:00 AM feeling excited

Maya ate lunch with Sarah and Alex in the cafeteria

Maya had math class with Mrs. Johnson

Maya walked home feeling happy and accomplished

8. Organize the Facts: Fill in the chart with information from the passage.
Maya's Teachers Maya's Friends
9. Main Idea: What was the most important thing that happened to Maya on Tuesday?

📚 Differentiation Support

For Dyslexia-Friendly Reading:

  • Use a ruler or paper to cover lines below what you're reading
  • Read the passage aloud or have someone read it to you
  • Highlight key words like names, times, and places
  • Take breaks between sections if needed

Need Extra Help?

  • Work with a partner to discuss your answers
  • Draw pictures to help remember the events
  • Ask your teacher to read questions aloud

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