Relationship Roles

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen reading comprehension and social-emotional awareness by analyzing a short narrative about relationships. Students read a story about Mia interacting with peers, adults, and authority figures throughout her day, then answer comprehension questions that focus on identifying each relationship type and explaining how respectful behavior changes based on social roles.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 3-5) – Understand a short narrative by identifying key details and character actions.
• Relationship Awareness – Distinguish between peers, adults, and authority figures in everyday situations.
• Respectful Communication – Recognize how tone, behavior, and choices show respect in different relationships.
• Textual Evidence Skills – Support answers by referring to specific actions or details from the story.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with ELA, SEL, and social studies standards.
• Story-Based Learning – Uses a relatable narrative to make abstract social concepts concrete.
• Comprehension Questions Included – Encourages close reading and thoughtful explanation.
• Flexible Use – Suitable for whole-class instruction, independent reading work, small groups, or homeschool lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students understand how relationships influence behavior and communication expectations. By examining Mia’s interactions and explaining how respect is shown in different situations, learners build empathy, comprehension, and social awareness. Ideal for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports respectful communication, understanding of social roles, and confident reading comprehension skills.

This worksheet is part of our understanding different types of relationships worksheet collection.