A Day at the Park: Reading Comprehension for Class 2

This Grade 2 reading comprehension worksheet, Diary Entry: Picnic Day invites children into Salman’s diary as he recounts his school picnic to City Park. The passage blends daily life experiences with sensory details—food, games, nature, and emotions—helping young readers connect to real events while learning how to organize thoughts in a diary format.

Why “Diary Entry: Picnic Day” Matters in Grammar? 

Diary entries encourage self-expression and sequencing, key elements of early writing. For Grade 2 learners, this worksheet helps: 
1. Build understanding of diary structure (date, time, place, and personal tone). 
2. Strengthen sentence flow using time order and action verbs. 
3. Reinforce positive habits like cleanliness and caring for nature. 
4. Develop reflection and empathy through personal expression.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students answer questions about what Salman packed, where the class sat, and what games they played, improving comprehension and attention to details.

Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions 
Students write short, text-based answers describing how the writer helped the environment, what he fed to the sparrows, and what he drew on the bus ride home.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. c) Water bottle, sandwich and an apple 
2. a) Under a banyan tree 
3. b) Relay race 
4. c) Pick up wrappers and put them in the bin 
5. b) Sparrows 
6. d) Tree 

Exercise 2 – Comprehension Questions 
7. I fed crumbs to some small sparrows. 
8. It keeps the park clean and safe for animals. 
9. I felt proud to help clean the park. 
10. I would take a water bottle and healthy snacks so everyone stays safe and energetic.

Help your child reflect, express, and grow as a mindful reader and writer with this heartwarming Diary Entry: Picnic Day worksheet for Class 2! 

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