Halloween Informational Text Comprehension 2

Supporting Details

Mummies are dead bodies that have been preserved. It took about 70 days for dead bodies to be turned into mummies in ancient Egypt. Mummies are wrapped in hundreds of yards of cloth. Most are found inside coffins that are inside of large tombs.

According to the text, what was onestep involved in turning a dead body into a mummy?

• The dead body was first left alone for 70 days.

• The dead body was placed inside a coffin.

• The dead body was wrapped up with a lot of cloth.

• The dead body was placed inside a large tomb.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

Author's Purpose

Eery person has a skeleton. A skeleton is the frame on which the rest of the body hangs. An adult human has 206 bones in the skeleton. The longest bone in the body is the thighbone. The smallest bone is located in the middle ear.

What was the author's purpose in writing this text?

• The author wanted to persuade everyone to take good care of their bones.

• The author wanted to entertain with spooky facts.

• The author wanted to describe a special costume.

• The author wanted to inform the reader about bones.

Main Idea

Weak bones can be a problem for kids. Activities like jumping, running, and even lifting weights help build stronger bones. Bones also need calcium and vitamin D to stay strong. Be sure to drink milk and eat foods that are rich in calcium like broccoli and cheese.

What is the main idea of this text?

• It is good for kids to exercise their bones.

• Exercise and a proper diet helps make strong bones.

• All kids have weak bones.

• Cheese is the most important food for strong bones.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Making Inferences

Pumpkins are harvested in October. Their seeds and flesh are tasty and contain lots of vitamins. Pumpkin can be used to make soups, desserts, and breads. People love to eat toasted pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pie.

What words in the text let the reader know pumpkin is good for you?

• contain lots of vitamins

• love to eat

• used to make soups

• toasted pumpkin seeds

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

Main Idea

Trick-or-treating can be very unsafe. Be careful. Stick to neighborhoods that you know. Carry a small flashlight or put reflective tape on your costume. Always have your parents check all your candy before you eat anything.

Which of the following would be a good title for this text?

• Making Sure You Can Be Seen in the Dark

• Staying Safe While Trick-or-Treating

• Eating Halloween Candy Safely

• Parents Can Be Helpful

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Cause and Effect

Most people eat too much candy on Halloween. Eating too much sugar causes weight gain. It can also raise blood sugar levels. This leads to diseases. Extra sugar and extra weight means the body is more likely to develop serious problems.

Why do people gain weight around Halloween time?

• They develop serious problems.

• They don't eat enough sugar.

• They get a certain type of disease.

• They eat too much candy.

Character Traits

Harry Houdini was born in 1874. He became a magician in 1891. He became an escape artist in 1899. he was able to free himself from handcuffs, jails, chains, and ropes. On Halloween in 1926, a man punched him in the stomach. Houdini died a short time later.

Which word best describes Harry Houdini?

• Cowardly

• Tough

• Capable

• Foolish

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Compare and Contrast

Vampires and werewolves are both make-believe monsters. Vampires never get old. They must drink blood to survive. Werewolves get old just like humans. They eat regular food. Vampires can't stand the sun, and werewolves are allergic to silver.

How are werewolves and vampires different?

• Vampires drink blood and werewolves eat regular food.

• Vampires get old and werewolves stay young.

• Vampires are real and werewolves are make-believe.

• Vampires like sunlight and werewolves like darkness.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

Cause and Effect

Some adults believe Friday the 13th means bad luck. They won't drive their cars because they are afraid of accidents. There were a few famous people like President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill who believed it too. They waited until the 14th to travel.

What caused some famous people to avoid traveling on Friday the 13th?

• They had too many accidents on that day.

• They believed Friday the 13th meant bad luck.

• They wanted to wait until the next day.

• They didn't want to be recognized by others.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.3

Making Inferences

Jeff walked up to the spooky house and rang the door bell. An old lady opened it slowly. He tried to say, "Trick or Treat", but his voice was stuck in fear.

Which word describes how Jeff feels?

• Happy

• Terrified

• Surprised

• Selfish