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The Night Ayodhya Glowed: Diwali Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Children read a 130-word passage about Prince Rama's return to Ayodhya, answer five questions, put five events in order and match four words to their meanings.

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Diwali Light Quest Big Explorers Activity Pack: Maths, Puzzles, Stories & Science for Ages 7-10

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How to use this worksheet

Read the story twice. Answer the questions in words, number the events and match each word to its meaning. Minni says: read the story again to check each answer.

Materials needed

  • Pencil

Extension activities

  • Retell the story to someone in your own words.
  • Draw one scene from the story.
Hemsweta Jain (Teacher Cheena), founder of RaisoActive

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Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena

MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai

Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.

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