Writing a Narrative Unit Test

Narrative Unit Test

Name: _______________________

Date: ________________________

Instructions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Sarah was nervous as she walked into her new school on the first day of sixth grade. She had moved to a new town over the summer and didn't know anyone at her new school. As she entered her classroom, she noticed a group of girls chatting and laughing in the corner. She decided to approach them and introduce herself.

"Hi, I'm Sarah," she said, trying to sound confident.

The girls turned to look at her, sizing her up with curious eyes. One of the girls, with long blonde hair and braces, smiled at her. "Hi, I'm Emily. Nice to meet you, Sarah. Do you want to sit with us at lunch?"

Sarah felt a wave of relief wash over her. She smiled back at Emily and nodded. As the day went on, Sarah found herself laughing and talking with her new friends, feeling like she belonged.

1. How did Sarah feel when she first entered her new school?
A) Excited
B) Anxious
C) Bored
D) Confident

2. What did Sarah notice when she entered her classroom?
A) A group of boys playing soccer
B) A group of girls chatting and laughing
C) The teacher writing on the board
D) Nobody was there

3. Who did Sarah approach and introduce herself to?
A) The teacher
B) The janitor
C) A group of girls
D) A group of boys

4. How did the girls react when Sarah introduced herself?
A) They ignored her
B) They laughed at her
C) They welcomed her and invited her to sit with them
D) They told her to leave them alone

5. How did Sarah feel at the end of the day?
A) Lonely
B) Confused
C) Happy and like she belonged
D) Sad

6. What did Sarah learn from her first day at her new school?
A) That making friends is easy
B) That she should never talk to strangers
C) That people can be kind and welcoming
D) That she should never have moved

7. Write a brief paragraph describing a time when you felt nervous in a new situation and how you overcame that feeling.