"The Orphan Train" worksheet featuring a historical fiction story and a text marking activity for students.

A worksheet titled "The Orphan Train" with a story about Hannah, an orphan in New York City, and a historical fiction story about her journey to Kansas. The page includes a black-and-white illustration of a train and a child, along with a "Text Marking" box for students to mark the story's beginning, middle, and end.

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1. Read the historical fiction story titled "The Orphan Train."
2. Follow the directions in the Text Marking box.
3. Mark the text as follows:
- Circle the setting: "New York City"
- Underline the main character: "Hannah"
- Draw a box around the conflict: "Hannah's family died, but she didn't know where her brother was or if he was alive."
4. Answer the question: "What if they didn't know the family?" by using the information from the story. The family might not have known about Hannah's situation, and they might not have been able to take her in.

Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fiction reading comprehension worksheet.

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