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Lesson 6 of 10 · Reading Passages
⭐ 30 XPThe First Day of School
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On the first day of school, Maya felt a little nervous.
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On the first day of school, Maya felt a little nervous. She did not know anyone in her new class. When she sat down, a girl named Priya smiled at her. Priya said hello and asked if Maya wanted to sit with her at lunch. Maya said yes. By the end of the day, Maya felt much better. A kind smile can make a big difference.
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1 of 2How did Maya feel at the start?
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