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The Worst Best Day: A Feelings Reading Comprehension Story with Questions

Children read a story about Zara's rainy trip, lost lunch and a kind friend. Questions at three levels (tick, short answer, explain it) build inference and feelings vocabulary: grumpy, worried, grateful, amazed.

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Big Feelings Calm Quest Big Explorers Activity Pack: Feelings Words, Calm Tools, Puzzles & Games for Ages 7-10

This is page 8 of the pack. Ages 7-10 · Grade 2–Grade 3Ages 7-10 · Year 3–Year 4Ages 7-10 · Class 2–Class 3Ages 7-10

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How to use this worksheet

Read the story, tick the best answers, write short answers in full sentences and finish with the explain-it questions. Start with the level that suits your child.

Materials needed

  • Pencil
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Extension activities

  • Write the story from Omar's point of view.
  • Write your own worst-best day.
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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