Minji and Sarah – A Day in Two Schools

Grade Level: 5th Grade
Focus Areas: Reading Comprehension · Cultural Awareness · Writing · Compare & Contrast

Objective:
This two-page reading and writing activity helps students explore cultural similarities and differences in daily school routines. Through the story of Minji (from South Korea) and Sarah (from the United States), students practice reading comprehension and critical thinking, while reflecting on their own experiences.

What's Included:

• A short narrative that compares a typical school day for two girls living in different countries

• Five short-answer comprehension questions to assess understanding

• A reflection section where students identify similarities and differences in their own school routine

• Opportunities for discussion and cultural connection

Skills Developed:
✔ Reading comprehension
✔ Cultural comparison and empathy
✔ Writing and self-reflection
✔ Making text-to-self and text-to-world connections

This worksheet can be used as a standalone literacy activity, a warm-up for a social studies lesson, or a springboard for a class discussion on student life around the world.