PaginePaginepagineapp.comA moving truck stopped next door. A girl with a blue backpack climbed out.
Zoe wanted to say hello, but she felt shy. She watched from her window.
Later, Zoe made a card that said "Welcome!" She drew a sun and a smiling house. Her dad walked with her to the door.
The girl's name was Kiri. She loved drawing too. By dinner time, they had planned to draw together the next day.
A Pagine Original story.
1. How did Zoe feel at first?
2. What did Zoe make for the new girl?
3. What is the new girl's name?
4. What do Zoe and Kiri both like?
5. How did Zoe change from the beginning to the end?
Worksheets › Grade 2 › Reading comprehension
Free 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheet: "A New Neighbour", an original short story with 5 questions. Answer key included. Skill: Reading literature: key details, characters, problem and theme. Level: Grade 2 — also suits Year 3 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 2 (ages 7–8), but use it with any child who is ready.
Reading literature: key details, characters, problem and theme.
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