Strange but True

Boost reading skills with fun ELA practice! Vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities for middle schoolers.

Vocabulary Fill in the missing words: 1. My sister is a very careful driver.2. I'm not bored. I'm actually enjoying myself.3. Don't put your glass down at the edge of the table.4. Could you help me lift this heavy box, please?5. When there is a lot of rain, there can sometimes be floods.6. I can't call Ben now. I will call him later.7. I live on the second floor of that building.8. The firefighters saved many lives.9. Karen almost drowned in the sea. Luckily, her friend rescued her.10. A lion is a wild animal. Write 5 sentences using words from the box above. True or False? The fish fell on the houses. True, they fell on the roofs. Everyone got out with buckets to collect the fish. True, they collected them The fish were all dead. False, they were alive In the evening, people sold the fish. False, they ate them Scientists think they know why it happened. True, they believe they have the answer. Why were there floods in London? Why were the drivers frightened? How did the firefighters rescue Steve Smith? Why did Zhung fall of the building? She had an umbrella She was on her way home from school. The wind blew her. She looked like Mary Poppins. What do we know about Zhung?Click on ALL the correct anwers. Her age What color the umbrella was. What happened to her because she fell. When she fell of the building. Look back at the stories above. Who do you think said each sentence? 1. “I was really afraid." Steve Smith 2. “We had a wonderful evening together.” The people in the village in Sri Lanka 3. “We came as fast as we could.” The firefighters 4. “I will always carry my umbrella in the rain.” Zhung 5. “I heard something fall.” The people in the village in Sri Lanka Write about something strange / funny / scary that happened to you. (in 40 words!) Don't use Google Translate!