Name Maybe Something Beautiful
Directions: Read the selection. Then answer the questions.
New Friends
Marcus walked slowly into Room 102 on the first 9
day of school. Marcus was new to this school. 18
His heart jumped a little in his chest. He didn’t 28
know anyone. 30
“Welcome back!” the teacher called out. “Find your 38
name tag and sit down. Then, get to know the person 49
sitting next to you.” 53
Marcus walked around the room, looking for his 61
name. When he found it, there was a boy with 71
curly red hair already sitting at the table. 79
“Hi! I’m Dave,” the boy said, grinning. “You’re 87
new to Cedar School, right?” 92
Marcus nodded shyly. “Yeah, we moved in last 100
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week. My name is Marcus.” 105
“Do you like art?” Dave asked. “It is my favorite subject.” 116
Marcus sat down. “Me, too! I really love to paint.” 126
Marcus smiled. He didn’t feel nervous anymore. 133
He had found a new friend. 139
Unit 1 Week 2 Cold Reads D 7
Maybe Something Beautiful Name
Directions: Answer the questions below.
1 Why was Marcus nervous?
His teacher was loud.
He was new to the school.
There were new students.
2 What detail shows Marcus was nervous?
Marcus was new to this school.
His heart jumped a little in his chest.
He didn't know anyone.
3 What makes Marcus feel less nervous?
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A shy
B quiet
C scared
D friendly
8 Unit 1 Week 2 Cold Reads D