Can you imagine a pumpkin patch without pumpkins? Learners read how Tammy's family solves their problem in a cooperative way, followed by a set of 10 reading comprehension questions.

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during October or when preparing for Halloween
• Incorporate into a lesson before a field trip to a pumpkin patch
• Include in a homework packet or use as an assessment
• Have learners read the passage independently, then work with a partner or small group on the questions for collaborative practice

Classroom Considerations

• Passage is longer than four pages, which may be too long for English learners or struggling readers during an assessment

Pros

• Comes with an answer key
• Provides several opportunities for learners to demonstrate their understanding

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.7.10