Reading Comprehension/ Fiction/ Mother’s Day
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EVERY DAY SHOULD BE MOTHER’S DAY
Chelsea and Andrew knew Mother’s Day was coming soon. They
wanted to do something special. But what could it be? Mom likes
flowers, Chelsea thought. Chelsea said that they could use their
allowance money to buy their mother some daisies.
Andrew thought their mother would like something sweet. Maybe
candy, he thought. They could buy their mother a box of
chocolates.
Chelsea and Andrew thought and thought, but couldn't decide.
“Flowers and chocolates are nice,” said Chelsea, “but they won’t
last long! I want her to have something that will last all year, until
next Mother’s Day at least.”
Andrew said, “Let’s make her something that will last a long time!”
Chelsea ran to her room and came out with crayons, paper,
ribbons, glue, and scissors. She and Andrew went to work. They
cut and they pasted. They colored and they tied ribbons.
On Mother’s Day, their mother was in the kitchen. Chelsea and
Andrew quietly entered the room.
“Surprise!” they shouted, with big smiles on their faces. “Happy
Mother’s Day!”
Then they gave their mother the present they had made. It was a
beautiful poster. Andrew and Chelsea had written all the special
things that their mother did. They had written about how much
they loved her. In the center, the poster said, “You’re such a great
mother in every way, and every day should be Mother’s Day!"
Chelsea and Andrew’s mother was very happy! She gave them
both hugs and said she would keep their beautiful poster forever.
Reading Comprehension/ Fiction/ Mother’s Day
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Name ____________________ Date _______________
Answer the following questions about the story:
1. What ideas did Chelsea and Andrew have for a gift for their
mother?
a. daisies
b. candy
c. ice cream
d. both a and b
2. Why did they change their minds about buying their mother
candy and flowers?
a. Their mother did not like candy.
b. They did not have money.
c. Can