A Sad Day in Our Country

Last weekend, something sad happened in a city called Minneapolis. A man was hurt by some officers. Many people were very upset about it. They talked about it on the computer.

The man’s name was Alex. He was filming the officers with his phone. The officers were there for their job. They took Alex’s phone and his gun. Then, something very bad happened. Alex was hurt and he died. This made many people feel very sad and angry.

Lots of important people who run big companies saw the news. They used their computers to share their feelings. One man from a company called Google said what happened was “shameful.” That means it was very, very wrong and made people feel bad. Other leaders from companies like Target and Microsoft said they wanted peace. They said leaders should work together to fix problems and keep people safe.

These company leaders want everyone to be kind and to follow the rules. They said we should all work for a happy future. They talked about this over the weekend, which was in late January.

It is important to talk about our feelings when something sad happens. It is also important to be kind and to want peace for everyone.

Reading Comprehension Questions

Where did the sad event happen?
A. In a school
B. In a city called Minneapolis
C. At a park
D. On a farm
What was the man named Alex doing with his phone?
A. Playing a game
B. Calling a friend
C. Filming the officers
D. Taking a picture of his pet
How did the company leaders share their feelings about the news?
A. They sent letters in the mail.
B. They talked about it on the computer.
C. They sang a song on the radio.
D. They wrote on the chalkboard.
What did the leader from Google say about what happened?
A. It was “funny.”
B. It was “shameful.”
C. It was “exciting.”
D. It was “quiet.”
What did the leaders from companies like Target say they wanted?
A. More toys
B. Peace and for people to work together
C. A big party
D. A new law about homework

Vocabulary Words

Officers – People whose job is to help keep others safe and follow the rules.
Upset – To feel sad, angry, or worried about something.
Shameful – Something that is very wrong and makes people feel bad.
Peace – A time when people are not fighting and are calm and happy.
Future – The time that is coming after now.