Cadens Day

Cadens Day

Mom helped Caden get ready for school.

Then she walked him to the bus. She gave him
a hug.
See you tomorrow! said Mom.

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Mom works in the evening. She has an

important job. She is a nurse at the hospital.
She helps people who are sick or hurt.
After school, Dad picked Caden up. He has
an important job. He is a teacher. He teaches
science.
At home, Dad helps Caden do his
homework. Later that night, Dad helps Caden
get ready for bed. Caden misses his mom. But
he knows he will see her again in the morning.

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Name:

Date:

Directions: For questions 1-4, circle the correct answer.

1. Who helps Caden get ready for school?

his mom

his dad

2. Where is Cadens mom when he gets home from school?

at home with Caden

at work

3. Where does Cadens mom work?

a grocery store

a hospital

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4.What job does Cadens Dad have?

He is a teacher.

He is a police officer.

5. A) Who is home with Caden after school?

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B) Draw a picture of Caden getting ready for bed.

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6. What did you learn from Cadens Day?

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Teacher Guide & Answers
Note to Teacher: Read each question out loud to your students and have each student
complete the worksheet independently. For questions 5 A) and 6, you can have students draw
their answers, answer orally, or write their answers depending on your students progress. If you
have them write their answers, you may want to write the word(s) on the board for them to
copy.
Passage Reading Level: Lexile 250
Directions: For questions 1-4, circle the correct answer.
1. Who helps Caden get ready for school?

his mom

his dad

2. Where is Cadens mom when he gets home from school?

at home with Caden

at work

3. Where does Cadens mom work?

a grocery store

a hospital

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4. What job does Cadens Dad have?

He is a teacher.

He is a police officer.

5. A) Note to Teacher: See note at the top of the first page.

Who is home with Caden after school?
Suggested answer: Dad
B) Draw a picture of Caden getting ready for bed.
Suggested answer: Drawings may vary but should depict Cadens dad helping him.
Caden could be doing anything that children do before bed (brush teeth, put on PJs, pick
out clothes for the next day, etc.). Advanced pictures might include indications that
Caden misses his mom (i.e. Caden looking at a picture of his mom or with a sad face).
6. Note to Teacher: See note at the top of the first page.
What did you learn from Cadens Day?
Suggested answer: Answers may vary and should be supported by the passage.

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