The Talking Jack-o'-Lantern — Reading Comprehension
Grades
- 1
- 2
Standards
- RL.1.1
- RL.2.1
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
On Pumpkin Street, a unique jack-o'-lantern named Jack possesses the extraordinary ability to talk, but his shyness keeps him from being heard. Jack's life changes on Halloween night when a little girl named Lily stops to admire him, prompting Jack to overcome his shyness and speak up. This unexpected interaction leads to a night filled with jokes, stories, and new friendships as more children gather to hear the talking pumpkin. The story concludes with Jack becoming a beloved Halloween attraction, transforming Pumpkin Street into the town's most popular trick-or-treating destination. This enchanting tale explores themes of overcoming shyness, the value of self-expression, and the joy of friendship. With its vivid Halloween setting and heartwarming narrative, the story provides an excellent opportunity for young readers to practice identifying key story elements and understanding character development, as required by CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
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