The Day the Pumpkins Talked Reading Passage - Halloween Reading

The Day the Pumpkins Talked Reading Passage is a whimsical tale that takes readers on a hilarious journey to a world where pumpkins can talk, and trust us, they have a lot to say! One fateful Halloween night, a group of pumpkins comes to life, sharing their thoughts on everything from carving techniques to the latest trends in Halloween costumes. Spoiler alert: they’re not fans of being turned into pies!

This delightful reading passage is paired with multiple fun activities that keep students engaged. Activity 1 includes two comprehension questions to see if readers caught all the witty pumpkin chatter (and to check if they’ve ever wondered what their own Halloween decorations might say). Activity 2 challenges students to match four words from the story with their meanings, because even talking pumpkins need to expand their vocab! Activity 3 brings in grammar fun, where students fill in the blanks with the correct words, because nobody wants to hear a pumpkin say “I seen” instead of “I saw”! Activity 4 continues with fill-in-the-gaps, allowing readers to complete the story in their own humorous way. Finally, Activity 5 invites students to draw their interpretation of the talking pumpkins, whether they’re gossiping or giving fashion advice! Expect giggles and creativity galore!

Enjoy!