PaginePaginepagineapp.comOmar spent all week building a kite for the town contest. He used sticks, paper and a long tail made of ribbons.
On the day of the contest, there was barely any wind. Omar's kite would not go up. He felt disappointed.
Then his grandpa said, "Let's run together!" They ran across the field, and the kite lifted into the sky.
Omar did not win first prize, but he got a ribbon for "Most Colourful Kite." He grinned all the way home.
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1. What did Omar use to build his kite?
2. What was the problem?
3. How was the problem solved?
4. What prize did Omar get?
5. What lesson does this story teach?
Worksheets › Grade 2 › Reading comprehension
Free 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheet: "The Kite Contest", 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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