The Sneaky Skeleton's Sweet Surprise — Reading Comprehension
Grades
1
2
Standards
RL.1.1
RL.2.1
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About This Reader
Bony Bob, the hungriest skeleton in town, faces a unique Halloween challenge - he has an uncontrollable sweet tooth but no bag for trick-or-treating! With quick thinking, Bob removes his rib cage and uses it as a candy basket. As he rattles down Spooky Street collecting treats, children giggle at the amusing sight of a skeleton with a rib cage full of candy. By the end of the night, Bob's improvised container is overflowing with sweets, and he becomes the star of the town's Halloween parade. This clever and humorous tale teaches children about creative problem-solving and thinking outside the box. The story's vivid Halloween setting, clear character motivation, and unexpected solution make it an excellent tool for developing reading comprehension skills. It aligns perfectly with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3, allowing students to practice identifying and describing characters, settings, and major events in a story while enjoying a fun Halloween adventure.
Bony Bob, the hungriest skeleton in town, had a problem. His sweet tooth was out of control, but he had no bag for trick-or-treating! On Halloween night, Bob had a brilliant idea. He removed his rib cage and used it as a basket! As he rattled down Spooky Street, collecting candies, kids giggled at the sight. By the end of the night, Bob's rib cage was overflowing with treats, and he had become the talk of the town's Halloween parade!
Who is the main character of this story?
A hungry ghostBony Bob the skeletonA trick-or-treaterThe Halloween parade organizerWhere does the story take place?
In a graveyardAt a candy storeOn Spooky StreetInside a haunted houseWhat problem does Bony Bob face at the beginning?
He can't find his costumeHe has no bag for trick-or-treatingHe doesn't know how to danceHe's afraid of the darkHow does Bony Bob solve his problem?
He borrows a bag from a friendHe buys a new bag from a storeHe uses his rib cage as a basketHe decides not to go trick-or-treatingCommon 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
