Reading Lesson Plan · Grades 1–2
New Shoes — Reading Comprehension Lesson
Students read a short fiction story about Beth wearing too-tight strawberry shoes on her first day at a new school, then answer multiple-choice comprehension questions.
Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 1–2
Skill Focus
reading comprehension, fiction, character motivation
Lesson Length
30–45 minutes
Lesson Overview
About This Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This 4-page reading comprehension worksheet is titled “New Shoes.” Students read a two-page fiction story about Beth, a girl who wears a pair of beloved strawberry shoes to her first day at a new school — even though they are too tight. At school, she meets Amy, who has the same shoes in the wrong size. The story ends with the two girls trading shoes so each pair fits perfectly.
After reading the story, students answer 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions on page 3. A drawing prompt asks students to illustrate the most interesting pair of shoes they have ever seen. An answer key is provided on page 4.
Recommended for Grades 1–2. Works well as an early guided-reading activity or independent reading practice focused on story details, character motivation, and making inferences.
How to Use This Lesson
Print the story (pages 1–2) and distribute to students.
Students read independently or as a class.
Students answer the multiple-choice questions and complete the drawing prompt on page 3.
Review answers using the answer key on page 4.
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New Shoes — Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Download a 4-page printable with a short fiction story, multiple-choice questions, a drawing prompt, and answer key.