PaginePaginepagineapp.comRoom 12 had a new class pet, a hamster named Biscuit. Everyone wanted to take care of him.
Ms. Okafor made a job chart. On Monday, Jada filled the water bottle. On Tuesday, Luis gave Biscuit fresh food. On Wednesday, Chen cleaned the cage.
On Friday, Ms. Okafor asked, "Who will take Biscuit home for the weekend?" Every hand went up.
They picked names from a hat. Jada's name came out first. She promised to keep Biscuit safe and happy.
A Pagine Original story.
1. What kind of animal is Biscuit?
2. Why did Ms. Okafor make a job chart?
3. What was Chen's job?
4. How did the class choose who took Biscuit home?
5. What does "promised" mean in the last sentence?
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Free 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheet: "The Class Pet", 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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