The Newcomer

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a narrative about a new student feeling nervous and how a classmate helps her feel welcome. Learners answer a series of open-ended questions that focus on identifying important details, understanding character feelings, and connecting the story to real-life experiences. The worksheet encourages empathy by highlighting inclusion, kindness, and supportive peer behavior. Students practice reading comprehension while analyzing how positive actions lead to belonging and friendship. The reflection questions promote deeper thinking about how they can help others feel included. This activity strengthens both literacy skills and social-emotional awareness in meaningful ways.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Narrative Text

Social-Emotional Learning – Inclusion and Relationship Skills

English Language Arts – Written Response and Evidence from Text

Social-Emotional Learning – Empathy and Kindness

This worksheet is part of our Friendship Skills Worksheets Collection.