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The Haunted Cookie Jar
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Grades 1–2ElaReadingStoryEnglish · SpanishInteractive · Printable
Aligned toRL.1.1RL.2.1
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In the mysterious Spooky Sweet Shop, a magical cookie jar that no one can open becomes the center of attention on Halloween night. Brave little Emma, armed with Halloween spirit, manages to unlock the jar by whispering 'Trick or treat!' Inside, she discovers extraordinary cookies that change flavors with every bite. Emma's generosity in sharing these magical treats transforms the shop into a famous Halloween destination. This enchanting story combines elements of mystery, magic, and the spirit of Halloween to captivate young readers. It provides excellent opportunities for discussing problem-solving, bravery, and the joy of sharing, while improving reading comprehension skills. The clear sequence of events and vivid character actions make this story ideal for teaching students to identify key elements in a narrative, as outlined in CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3.
Written by Neha Goel TripathiPublished by Workybooks
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The Haunted Cookie Jar
In the Spooky Sweet Shop, there was a magical cookie jar that no one could open. On Halloween, brave little Emma decided to try. She whispered "Trick or treat!" and the jar popped open! Inside were cookies that changed flavors with every bite. Emma shared them with everyone, and the shop became famous for its magical Halloween treats.
Comprehension quiz (4 questions)
1. Where does this story take place?
In a regular bakery
At Emma's house
In the Spooky Sweet Shop
At a Halloween party
2. What is special about the cookie jar?
It's very large
It's made of gold
No one can open it
It's full of vegetables
3. How does Emma open the cookie jar?
She uses a key
She breaks it
She whispers "Trick or treat!"
She asks an adult for help
4. What happens after Emma opens the jar?
The cookies disappear
The shop closes down
The cookies change flavors with every bite
Emma keeps all the cookies for herself
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Common Core standards for The Haunted Cookie Jar
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Perfect for the way you teach
Teachers
- Build comprehension skills
- Auto-graded quiz
- Differentiated reading
Parents
- Read together at home
- Improve fluency
- Quiet reading time
Homeschoolers
- Reading curriculum support
- Independent practice
- Track Lexile growth
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