1 Read the Story
📖 Read the story carefully. Then answer questions about the story elements.
The New Kid at Recess
On his first day at Ridgeview Elementary, Tomas stood alone at the edge of the playground during morning recess. He didn't know anyone, and every group of kids seemed to already have their own games.
A girl named Kayla noticed Tomas standing by himself and walked over with a kickball. "Do you want to play with us?" she asked with a smile.
Tomas grinned and joined the game right away. By the end of recess, he had made two new friends and couldn't wait to see them again at lunch.
2 Find the Story Elements
🔍 Use the story to fill in each story element.
3 Beginning, Middle, End
📝 Write one sentence that tells what happened in each part of the story.
4 How Did the Main Character Feel?
😊 Think about the main character's feelings at different parts of "The New Kid at Recess." Draw a line to
match.
Standing alone at recess
When Kayla walked over
While playing kickball
At the end of recess
😕 Lonely
😲 Surprised
😄 Excited
😊 Happy & Grateful
+ Bonus Reading Practice
Use this short practice to extend Set 5.
Topic words: beach, shell, wave, pattern
1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.
2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?