Reading Comprehension
Candy is going to the movies on Sunday afternoon with her best friend since kindergarten. When they go to buy popcorn, her friend says, "Oh no. I don't have anymore money in my wallet. I really wanted popcorn."
When is Candy going to the movies with her best friend?
On Sunday afternoon
Bonus Question:
What should Candy say to her best friend?
Jolie is going to marcus garvey park with her sister and her dad on saturday morning.
Jolie is going to Marcus Garvey Park with her sister and her dad on Saturday morning.
Melody is buying two pizzas for her family. She orders a large pepperoni pizza for $18.00 and a small cheese and mushroom pizza for her youngest son for $9.99. She also wants an order of wings for $6.99.
How much does she pay total?
$34.98
Double Bonus Question:
Melody pays with two $20 bills.
How much did she give the cashier?
How much change does she get back?
Tina sent a video to her friend telling him that she hates him and that she wishes she had never met him. She says that he is dead to her.
Is this friendship toxic?
Yes.
Double Bonus Question:
How did Tina feel when she made that video?
What would be a better way to handle her feelings?
What did the kids at school do to the boy in yesterday's video?
They threw pizza at him and posted mean things online about him. They even said he should kill himself.
Bonus Question:
How did this make the boy feel?
Marissa is going to the beauty shop on Wednesday night. She wants to get braids. She wants braids down to her back and she wants two colors--copper and blonde. She is very excited to show off her new hairdo at her friend's birthday party on Friday night.
What does the want to do with her hair?
She wants braids in two colors.
Bonus Question:
What should her friends say when they see her new hairdo?
Hector and Maria are going to red lobster on friday night to celebrate their anniversary.
Hector and Maria are going to Red Lobster on Friday night to celebrate their anniversary.
Bonus Question:
What is an anniversary?
Linda ordered a new winter coat online for $130, but when the coat arrived it was too long. She returned the coat and went to Macy's, where she found a new coat for $79.
How much money did she save when she bought the coat at Macy's?
$51
Lewis is 13 years old. He has a crush on a girl at his school. He stares at her all the time when he passes her in the hallway and in the cafeteria. One day he sees her by herself at the water fountain and says, "One of these days I am going to kiss you."
Is this appropriate?
No.
No kissing in school.
And when you kiss someone you have to ask for their consent!
What did the girl in the video do after she saw the kids throw pizza at the boy, laugh at him, and post a video online?
She told an adult at the school.
Bonus Question:
Is it appropriate to tell an adult if kids are being violent toward another kid?
Serena lives on East 102nd and 3rd Avenue. She got a new job as a handler at a veterinarian office on 86th and Lexington. She is is going to work at the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am to 7pm.
What is Serena's work schedule?
She works on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11am to 7pm.
Bonus Question:
What train can Serena take from her house to her job?
Staci got an acceptance letter from lehman college for the fall 2024 semester.
Staci got an acceptance letter from Lehman College for the Fall 2024 semester..
Tyrone was supposed to work a shift at Staples from 9am to 5pm on Sunday, but the weather was icy and nobody came shopping, His boss said he could go home at 1pm.
How many hours did Tyrone work?
4 hours
Bonus Question:
Tyrone was upset that he had to go home early. Why would he be upset to get off work early?
Robby has a new pair of sneakers and a new jacket. He even has a new haircut. He is so excited to go to school on Monday morning, because he knows he looks cool. When he gets to school, his best friend Jake say, "You look like a total dork. I hope your mom didn't pay too much for those ugly shoes and that stupid jacket."
Is this friendship toxic?
Yes. Jake is being unkind and disrespectful.
Bonus Question:
Why do you think Jake may have said that?
What happened after the girl in yesterday's video told a teacher that she saw the boy get bullied?
The other kids posted pictures of her online and said she was a snitch and a rat.
Bonus Question:
Should you post pictures of other people online without their permission?
Pablo was invited to a birthday party on Saturday. His friends said everyone is going to bring something. Pablo is going to make macaroni salad and bring 2 bottles of soda.
Why is Pablo making macaroni salad?
To bring to a birthday party.
Bonus Question:
What are appropriate things to bring to someone's house for a celebration?
Marcus is going with his mom, dad, and big brother to hawaii in august.
Marcus is going with his mom, dad, and big brother to Hawaii in August.
Edwin does not have to work on Monday. He told his brother that he would help him paint the nursery for his new baby. His brother asked him to stop at Home Depot and get two large cans of blue paint for $23 each and one small can of white paint for $12.
How much does the paint cost?
$58
Bonus Question:
What else do they need to paint the room?
Camila finally got her braces off on Friday. She has had braces for four years! On Monday morning, she puts her hair up in a ponytail with a big pink bow and puts on shiny lip gloss. When she gets to school, her best friend Teresa screams, "Oh my god! You got your braces off. You look amazing!"
Is this friendship toxic?
No. Her friend is building her up and making her feel good.
Bonus Question:
What could you say to a friend to make them feel special?
How did the girl make the boy feel better?
She put her hand on his shoulder and asked if he was okay.
Bonus Question:
What are other ways you can help someone who is sad?
Melissa's daughter, Macy, has a half day of school on Thursday. Melissa has to work until 5pm, but Melissa's sister said she would pick up Macy at 11:30am and then drop Macy off at her grandma's house at 2:30pm.
Where is Macy going after school on Thursday?
Her aunt's house and her grandmother's house.
Bonus Question:
How many hours will she be with her aunt?
Nina loves to listen to beyonce, but her sister, Reyna prefers cardi b.
Nina loves to listen to Beyonce, but her sister, Reyna, prefers Cardi B.
Nina's dog had 6 puppies. She gave one puppy to her best friend, she gave one puppy to a neighbor, and she sold two puppies to co-workers.
How many puppies does she have left?
She has 2 puppies left
Bonus Question:
If she sold 4 puppies for $500 each, how much money did she get total?
Jadyn is really depressed. He spent the night at his best friend, John's, house, and it was not as fun as he thought it would be. John laughed at him all night long--making fun of how Jadyn chewed his food, telling Jadyn that he is terrible at video games, and even telling Jadyn that his family is weird.
Is this friendship toxic?
Yes.
Bonus Question:
Does Jadyn have to stay friends with John?
The boy in the video was a bad sport. The kids at school were just playing around and kidding.
Agree or Disagree?
Disagree