Reading comprehension means reading a passage and understanding what it says. When we read, we must read slowly and carefully. After reading, we answer questions about the passage. The answers are usually found in the passage itself. Let us read a short story and answer some questions!
Follow these steps when you read a passage:
Step 1: Read the passage once slowly.
Step 2: Read it again and think about what it says.
Step 3: Read each question carefully.
Step 4: Find the answer in the passage.
Step 5: Write the answer in a complete sentence.
Meena's Morning
Meena wakes up early every morning. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. Then she drinks a glass of milk. After that, she eats roti and vegetables for breakfast. She puts on her school uniform and picks up her blue bag. Her mother gives her a tiffin box with rice and dal. Meena walks to school with her friend Ravi. They reach school at eight o'clock. Meena loves going to school because she enjoys reading and drawing.
A. Answer these questions:
1. What does Meena drink in the morning?
2. What does Meena eat for breakfast?
3. What time do Meena and Ravi reach school?
B. True or False:
1. Meena has a red bag. (True / False)
2. Meena walks to school with Ravi. (True / False)
C. What do you think?
1. Why do you think Meena loves going to school?
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Passage | A short piece of writing that we read |
| Comprehension | Understanding what we read |
| True | Correct -- it matches what the passage says |
| False | Not correct -- it does not match the passage |
Write 4-5 sentences about your own morning. What do you do after you wake up?
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Step 1: Read the passage once slowly.
Step 2: Read it again and think about what it says.
Step 3: Read each question carefully.
Step 4: Find the answer in the passage and write it in a full sentence.
Meena's Morning
Meena wakes up early every morning. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. Then she drinks a glass of milk. After that, she eats roti and vegetables for breakfast. She puts on her school uniform and picks up her blue bag. Her mother gives her a tiffin box with rice and dal. Meena walks to school with her friend Ravi. They reach school at eight o'clock. Meena loves going to school because she enjoys reading and drawing.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Passage | A short piece of writing that we read |
| Comprehension | Understanding what we read |
| True | Correct -- it matches what the passage says |
| False | Not correct -- it does not match the passage |
A. Answer these questions
B. True or False -- Write True or False in the blank
C. What Do You Think?
Write 4-5 sentences about your own morning. What do you do after you wake up?