The Extra Sandwich

Lexile: 700 | Grade: 4

Passage

Liam noticed that Noah always sat alone at lunch and rarely opened his lunchbox. One day, Liam leaned over and asked, “Hey, want half of my sandwich?”

Noah looked surprised. “Really?”

Liam smiled. “Yeah, I brought extra today. My mom always packs too much.”

From that day on, they started sitting together every lunch. Sometimes Liam shared food, and sometimes Noah brought cookies to share too.

After a week, Liam noticed other kids joining them. The quiet table became the busiest one in the cafeteria.

Liam didn’t think his small act of kindness would change anything—but it did.

Questions

Q1: How are the two passages connected?

  • A. They both explain how to make a good sandwich.
  • B. They both talk about being popular at school.
  • C. They both show how small acts of kindness can lead to bigger positive changes.
  • D. They both describe ways to solve math problems.

Q2: What is the theme of the fictional story?

  • A. Always eat a big lunch.
  • B. Friendship starts with food.
  • C. One kind action can help others feel included and change the mood of a group.
  • D. Cafeterias are noisy places.

Q3: What happened after Liam shared his sandwich?

  • A. Noah threw it away.
  • B. They started eating together and made new friends.
  • C. Liam got in trouble for sharing food.
  • D. The teacher asked Liam to stop talking at lunch.

Q4: What does the word 'thoughtful' mean in the nonfiction passage?

  • A. Full of thoughts about schoolwork
  • B. Quiet and shy
  • C. Caring and kind toward others
  • D. Confused and tired

Q5: What do both passages suggest about kindness?

  • A. Kindness only works in big groups.
  • B. Kindness is only important for students and teachers.
  • C. Kindness makes people uncomfortable.
  • D. Kindness can grow and influence others in positive ways.

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Answers & Reasoning

Q1: How are the two passages connected?

✅ Correct Answer: C

💡 Reasoning: Both passages focus on how kindness starts small but can grow into something more meaningful and far-reaching.

Q2: What is the theme of the fictional story?

✅ Correct Answer: C

💡 Reasoning: Liam’s offer to share his sandwich leads to friendship and helps others feel welcome too.

Q3: What happened after Liam shared his sandwich?

✅ Correct Answer: B

💡 Reasoning: The story explains that Liam and Noah became friends, and soon others joined them at lunch.

Q4: What does the word 'thoughtful' mean in the nonfiction passage?

✅ Correct Answer: C

💡 Reasoning: In context, 'thoughtful' means doing something that shows you care about how others feel.

Q5: What do both passages suggest about kindness?

✅ Correct Answer: D

💡 Reasoning: Both passages show that kindness spreads and makes a difference, even starting with something as simple as sharing lunch.