Broken Trust – Reading Comprehension Pack for High School ELA (Grades 9–10)
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Broken Trust – Reading Comprehension Pack for High School ELA (Grades 9–10)

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This high school ELA resource features 10 engaging reading comprehension worksheets centered around short fiction stories about broken trust. Written specifically for Grades 9–10, each passage explores themes of betrayal, silence, pressure, and ethical choices faced by teenagers. With meaningful scenarios and realistic character dynamics, this pack helps students think deeply while strengthening key reading skills.

Key Features:

  • Fully aligned with Common Core State Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

  • Realistic fiction passages, each approximately 200 words in length

  • Themes include friendship, loyalty, cheating, social pressure, and emotional conflict

  • Each worksheet includes:

    • 3 multiple-choice questions

    • 2 open-ended written response questions

    • 1 creative extension activity

    • One full-color illustration to visually support the story

  • Answer keys with explanations and CCSS codes provided for every worksheet

Included Titles and Story Summaries:

  1. The Cheating Partner – A student realizes her friend has been copying her test answers.

  2. Copy and Paste – A close friendship is tested when a personal essay is plagiarized.

  3. Broken Pact – One student chooses the spotlight over a promise made to a friend.

  4. The Group Chat Leak – A private message is leaked, and the group’s trust unravels.

  5. No Show – A friend fails to show up for a big moment—and doesn’t explain why.

  6. Secret Betrayal – A personal journal is read and exposed without permission.

  7. Under Pressure – A dishonest decision during a tennis match affects a friendship.

  8. The Missing Project – One student takes solo credit for a shared class assignment.

  9. Silent Witness – A bystander stays silent during bullying and faces regret.

  10. One-Sided Apology – A weak apology leads to further emotional distance.

How to Use This Resource:
Perfect for high school English classes, advisory groups, or independent reading time. These worksheets can be used as warm-ups, homework, small-group discussions, sub plans, or writing response practice. Each activity is designed to build both comprehension and personal insight.

Benefits for Students:

  • Practice citing textual evidence and analyzing character choices

  • Deepen understanding of literary themes through relevant, real-world topics

  • Strengthen written expression through response and reflection

  • Engage in social-emotional learning through relatable fiction

Benefits for Teachers:

  • Ready-to-use with no prep required

  • Supports Common Core objectives in a meaningful, flexible format

  • Encourages class discussion and ethical thinking

  • Includes balanced multiple-choice items and written prompts for every level of reader

Grade Level:
Grades 9–10

Standards:
Common Core State Standards: RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3

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