Black cats, carved pumpkins, and midnight bats… but what’s behind the superstition?
This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack explores the fascinating world of superstitions and symbols. With three clearly differentiated reading texts (Starter, Standard, and Stretch), learners build skills step by step, starting with strategies like retrieval and matching, and progressing to higher-level thinking such as inference, viewpoint, and author’s intent.
Across all levels, readers discover key facts: some cultures see black cats as lucky, others as unlucky; bats are linked to fear in stories but play an important ecological role; pumpkins carved at Halloween began as turnips in Irish and Scottish traditions; superstitions often help people cope with the unknown; and symbols can carry very different meanings in different places.
What’s included:
- Three reading texts with matching comprehension questions
- Black-and-white print-ready format
- Answer key with clear skill tags
- Traffic light self-assessment with child-friendly icons
An ideal resource for uncovering hidden meanings and thinking beyond first impressions!
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