The Mystery Lunch Dip
Dear Diary,
Today at school, I opened my blue lunchbox. I saw something new inside. Dad packed a small plastic cup filled with thick, tan dip. Beside it was a bag of orange carrot sticks.
I made a face. The dip looked very strange. It did not look like ranch dressing. It looked like soft clay! I pushed the little cup away to the corner of the table. I decided I would just eat my apple slices and cheese crackers.
My friend Sam sat next to me. Sam pointed at the little cup.
"Are you going to eat your hummus?" Sam asked.
"Hum-what?" I said. I had never heard that word before.
Sam smiled. "Hummus! It is made from little beans. It is smooth and really good."
I looked at the cup again. My stomach gave a small rumble. My apple was already all gone, and I was still hungry. The carrot sticks looked crisp and cold.
"Just take a tiny bite," Sam said.
I held my breath. I picked up one carrot stick and dipped just the very tip into the dip. I took a little bite.
Crunch! The dip did not taste like clay at all. It was cool and creamy. It tasted a little salty and nutty, like toasted seeds. It was actually delicious!
- plastic:
- A lightweight material made by people that can be shaped into cups, bottles, and other containers.
- rumble:
- A low, deep rolling sound, such as the noise a hungry stomach makes.
- crisp:
- Pleasantly firm, dry, and crunchy when bitten.
- creamy:
- Smooth, soft, and thick like cream.
- delicious:
- Having a very pleasing and good taste.
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About this diary entry passage for 2nd Grade
“The Mystery Lunch Dip” is a diary entry reading passage about Trying New Foods, written for 2nd Grade. It takes about 2 minutes to read (262 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.