The Backwards Halloween — Reading Comprehension
Grades
1
2
Standards
RL.1.1
RL.2.1
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About This Reader
In the quirky Topsy-Turvy Town, Halloween is celebrated backwards: kids wear inside-out costumes and give candy to adults! Little Max, thinking this tradition is silly, decides to wear his costume the right way and collect candy instead. His 'backwards' approach to the backwards Halloween surprises everyone, earning him the title of Most Creative Costume. This whimsical tale challenges young readers to think outside the box and consider different perspectives. The story's unique premise provides an excellent backdrop for discussing cultural traditions, creativity, and the concept of 'normal' versus 'different', all while improving reading comprehension and analytical skills. The clear characters, setting, and sequence of events make this story an ideal tool for teaching students to identify key elements in a narrative, as required by CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3.
In Topsy-Turvy Town, they celebrated Backwards Halloween. Kids wore inside-out costumes and gave candy to adults! Little Max thought this was silly, so he wore his costume the right way and collected candy.
Everyone was so surprised by his "backwards" approach that they declared him the winner of the Most Creative Costume contest!
What is unusual about Halloween in Topsy-Turvy Town?
They celebrate it in summerThey don't wear costumesKids give candy to adultsThey don't allow trick-or-treatingWho is the main character of this story?
The mayor of Topsy-Turvy TownLittle MaxA group of parentsA Halloween ghostWhat does Max do differently from everyone else?
He doesn't celebrate HalloweenHe wears his costume the right way and collects candyHe gives out vegetables instead of candyHe scares the adultsHow does the story end?
Max gets in trouble for not following the rulesEveryone ignores Max's costumeMax wins the Most Creative Costume contestThe town decides to cancel HalloweenCommon Core Standards Covered
RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 1Grade 2
Subjects:
elareadingstory
