My Little Blue Boat
Dear Diary,
Today was a big day at school. I brought my paper boat for sharing time.
My boat is bright blue. My brother helped me fold the paper last night.
It took five folds to make the pointed front. It looks like a real ship.
When Mrs. Green called my name, my tummy felt funny. My feet felt heavy on the rug.
Everyone turned to look right at me. I felt very shy.
I held the little blue boat with two hands. My voice felt stuck inside my throat.
Then, Sam raised his hand. "Can it really float in water?" he asked.
I looked at Sam. He had a friendly smile on his face.
I knew the answer to that question. I took a deep breath.
"Yes," I said softly. "We tested it in the kitchen sink!"
Sam grinned. "That is so neat," he whispered.
Mrs. Green clapped, and the class clapped too. My shy feeling flew right out the window.
I am glad I shared my boat today. It feels good to be brave.
- folds:
- Bends made in paper or cloth to change its shape.
- shy:
- Feeling quiet, nervous, or uneasy around other people.
- float:
- To rest or stay on top of water without sinking.
- grinned:
- Smiled with a wide, happy smile.
- brave:
- Ready to do something even when you feel scared or nervous.
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- 1What special thing did the writer bring to school for sharing time?
- 2What color is the paper boat?
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About this diary entry passage for 1st Grade
“My Little Blue Boat” is a diary entry reading passage about sharing and feeling brave, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (176 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.