Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm Worksheet | RL.2.1,RL.2.10 | Workybooks - For Teachers, Parents & Homeschoolers

About this worksheet

Norah & The Fire Alarm is an engaging reading comprehension worksheet designed for young learners. The story follows Norah, a kindergartener who loves everything about school except for the fire alarm. This interactive and printable worksheet presents a relatable narrative that explores themes of fear, friendship, and overcoming challenges.

The worksheet includes a short passage about Norah's experience with fire drills at school and how her classmates help her overcome her fear. Following the story, students are presented with four comprehension questions that encourage them to reflect on key details from the text. This exercise helps develop critical reading skills, empathy, and understanding of social dynamics in a school setting.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Reading comprehension skills
Empathy and understanding of others' feelings
Strategies for overcoming fears
The importance of peer support and kindness

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Identify and recall key details from the story
Answer comprehension questions based on the text

Psychomotor

Practice handwriting skills while answering questions
Develop fine motor skills through reading and writing activities

Affective

Recognize and understand emotions related to fear and comfort
Develop empathy for characters in the story

Interpersonal/Social

Understand the importance of supporting classmates
Recognize the value of kindness and compassion in social interactions

Common Core standards covered

RL.2.1

Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

RL.2.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Who it's for