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Passage 2

The document contains five passages aimed at teaching children important life lessons through engaging stories. Each passage includes vocabulary previews, narratives about friendship, problem-solving, welcoming new students, community service, and perseverance, along with discussion questions to encourage reflection. The stories emphasize values such as kindness, adaptability, and the importance of practice.

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Passage 2

The document contains five passages aimed at teaching children important life lessons through engaging stories. Each passage includes vocabulary previews, narratives about friendship, problem-solving, welcoming new students, community service, and perseverance, along with discussion questions to encourage reflection. The stories emphasize values such as kindness, adaptability, and the importance of practice.

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📘 Passage 1: The Lost Lunchbox

🧠 Vocabulary Preview:
Word Meaning Use it in a Sentence

Search Look for something I helped search for my


friend’s toy.

Worry Feel nervous or afraid I worry when I lose my


things.

Helpful Ready to help My teacher is always


helpful.

Kindness Being nice and caring Kindness makes everyone


feel better.

📖 Story:​
Liam couldn’t find his lunchbox. He looked in his backpack, under his desk, and even in the
hallway. “It’s gone!” he said, worried.​
Maya saw him and said, “Let’s search together!” Soon, they found it by the library.​
Liam smiled and said, “Thanks!”​
Maya smiled back. “Kindness is always helpful.”

💬 Discussion Questions:
●​ How would you feel if you lost something at school?
●​ What does it mean to be helpful?
●​ Have you ever helped a friend? What happened?
●​ Why is kindness important?
●​ What can you do if someone feels worried?

📘 Passage 2: The Rainy Day Plan


🧠 Vocabulary Preview:
Word Meaning Use it in a Sentence

Rainy When it rains It was a rainy day, so we


stayed inside.

Plan A set of ideas to do We made a plan to play


something board games.
Change To become different We had to change our
activity.

Fun Something you enjoy Drawing with friends is


always fun.

📖 Story:​
It was raining. The class couldn’t go outside for recess. “Oh no,” said Alex. “Now what?”​
Ms. Lee smiled. “Let’s make a new plan!”​
They played games, drew pictures, and laughed.​
“It’s different,” said Alex, “but still fun!”​
Plans can change—and that’s okay!

💬 Discussion Questions:
●​ What do you do on rainy days?
●​ How do you feel when plans change?
●​ What are fun things to do indoors?
●​ Why is it good to have a backup plan?
●​ Can a new plan still be fun?

📘 Passage 3: The New Student


🧠 Vocabulary Preview:
Word Meaning Use it in a Sentence

New Not known before We have a new student in


class today.

Welcome To greet nicely I said “hello” to welcome


him.

Nervous Feeling shy or scared I was nervous on my first


day too.
Friendly Kind and nice to others Being friendly makes people
feel happy.

📖 Story:​
A boy named Ken joined the class. He was new and looked nervous.​
Emma walked over. “Hi! I’m Emma. Want to sit with me?”​
Ken smiled and nodded. At lunch, others joined them too.​
By the end of the day, Ken had many new friends.​
A little friendly hello can make a big difference.

💬 Discussion Questions:
●​ Have you ever felt nervous in a new place?
●​ What can you do to welcome someone new?
●​ Why is being friendly important?
●​ How did Emma help Ken?
●​ How can you be a good classmate?

📘 Passage 4: The Big Clean-Up


🧠 Vocabulary Preview:
Word Meaning Use it in a Sentence

Clean To make something not dirty We clean the park every


month.

Trash Garbage or things not I picked up trash near the


wanted swings.

Together With others We worked together to finish


fast.

Proud Feeling good about I felt proud after helping.


something

📖 Story:​
The playground was messy. “There’s trash everywhere!” said Zoe.​
Mr. Park gave the class gloves and bags. “Let’s clean up together.”​
They picked up bottles, wrappers, and papers.​
At the end, the park looked great.​
“We did it!” cheered Zoe.​
Everyone felt proud—they helped their community.

💬 Discussion Questions:
●​ Have you ever helped clean a place?
●​ Why should we keep parks clean?
●​ What happens when people work together?
●​ How did Zoe and her class feel after?
●​ How can you help in your school or neighborhood?

📘 Passage 5: The First Try


🧠 Vocabulary Preview:
Word Meaning Use it in a Sentence

Try To do something I will try my best on the test.

Hard Difficult Some things are hard at


first.

Practice To do something many I practice reading every day.


times

Improve To get better I improved after trying again.

📖 Story:​
Sara tried to ride a bike. She wobbled and fell.​
“It’s hard,” she said.​
“Keep trying,” said her dad.​
She practiced every day.​
One sunny morning, she rode across the yard—without falling!​
“I did it!” she cheered.​
Trying again and again helps you grow.
💬 Discussion Questions:
●​ What’s something that was hard for you at first?
●​ How did you feel when you tried something new?
●​ Why is practice important?
●​ How can someone help you when you’re learning?
●​ What does it feel like to improve?

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