Levelled Reading: Levels D-G

Grade 1 - Reading - Challenge Me

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The Talent Show Plan
Malik wanted to join the school talent show. He practiced his magic tricks every afternoon. His favorite trick made a coin disappear completely. Malik felt nervous about performing on stage. His best friend offered to be his helper. They practiced the whole act together twice. On the day of the show, Malik felt shaky. He took a deep breath before walking out. The trick worked perfectly in front of everyone. The whole audience clapped loudly for Malik. He felt proud that he had tried.
What is this story mostly about?
- helping a friend on stage
- winning a singing contest
- performing a magic trick
- a lost coin
Who offered to be Malik's helper?
- his sister
- his best friend
- his dad
- his teacher
Where does most of this story happen?
- the backyard
- the park
- the school stage
- the library
Which of these events happens first?
- Malik performed the trick successfully.
- Malik practiced his magic trick.
- Malik dropped his coin on the stage.
- Malik felt nervous before the show.
Which of these events happens in the middle of the story?
- Malik practiced his magic trick.
- Malik performed the trick successfully.
- Malik dropped his coin on the stage.
- Malik felt nervous before the show.
Which of these events happens last?
- Malik dropped his coin on the stage.
- Malik practiced his magic trick.
- Malik performed the trick successfully.
- Malik felt nervous before the show.
Which sentence tells a detail from this story?
- His favorite trick made a rabbit appear.
- His favorite trick made a coin disappear completely.
- His teacher was his helper on stage.
- Malik sang a song on stage.
Which sentence is NOT part of this story?
- Malik sang a song on stage.
- His best friend offered to be his helper.
- His favorite trick made a coin disappear completely.
- Malik practiced his magic trick.
How does Malik feel just before he performs?
- angry
- nervous
- bored
- proud
What does the word "nervous" mean in this story?
- a little scared
- moved side to side
- shook from side to side
- no longer worried

The Talent Show Plan

Malik wanted to join the school talent show. He practiced his magic tricks every afternoon. His favorite trick made a coin disappear completely. Malik felt nervous about performing on stage. His best friend offered to be his helper. They practiced the whole act together twice. On the day of the show, Malik felt shaky. He took a deep breath before walking out. The trick worked perfectly in front of everyone. The whole audience clapped loudly for Malik. He felt proud that he had tried.