Library vs. Lunchroom

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they read a short story comparing two very different school settings-the quiet library and the busy cafeteria-and analyze how behavior should change between them. Through reading comprehension, detail recall, inferencing, and reflection, students examine character choices, situational cues, and why adjusting behavior based on location is an important social skill.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension & Detail Recall (Grades 2-4) – Students answer multiple-choice questions to show understanding of key events, settings, and character actions.
• Making Inferences – Learners use story clues to explain why certain behaviors are appropriate in one place but not another.
• Social Awareness & Situational Cues – Students recognize how noise level, purpose, and shared space expectations affect behavior.
• Respectful Conduct in Shared Spaces – The activity reinforces manners, self-control, and respect in both quiet and social environments.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with relatable school scenarios and age-appropriate language.
• Clear Setting Contrast – The library vs. cafeteria comparison helps students clearly understand behavioral expectations.
• Low-Prep Format – Multiple-choice questions make it easy to use during ELA, SEL, or health lessons.
• Real-Life Application – Directly connects reading skills to everyday school behavior.

This library vs. lunchroom worksheet helps students strengthen reading comprehension, inferencing, and social-emotional understanding through a meaningful, school-based story. By learning how behavior shifts between quiet and active settings, students build awareness, self-regulation, and respect for shared spaces. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep printable supports literacy growth and positive behavior across the school day.

This worksheet is part of our Adapting Behavior to Different Social Settings Worksheets collection.