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OCTOBER 2015 LEARNING SUPPORT GUIDE WWWREDAPPLEREADINGCOM
OCTOBER READER
How one family gets dressed up for trick-or-treating
SPOOKY STORIES FOR FAMILIES TO SHARE
DINNER
SUPPORTINGINDEPENDENT
READERS
The Apple Pie that Papa Baked 7
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
AND A BOOK
MONKEY MASKS
RED APPLE READINGRED APPLE READING
2 RED APPLE READING
04
06
08
10
11
12
46Activity ideas for you and your children to enjoy
Table of Contents
Itrsquos important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
The Apple Pie that Papa Bakedndash enjoy the cooler weather and yummy harvest treats
DINNER AND A BOOK
Families will enjoy sharing these five spooky stories
SPOOKY STORIES
Treat the little munchkins to something other than candy this year
HALLOWEEN CANDY ALTERNATIVES
Monkey Masks is about a family getting ready for a fun night of trick-or-treating
STORY TIME
This vocabulary-rich version is best for reading aloud to pre-readers or for fluent readers Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL A - MONKEY MASKS
LITERACY TIME
23The text in this version has been simplified for emerging readers Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL B - MONKEY MASKS
34Early readers can practice reading this version of the story Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL C - MONKEY MASKS
45Check in with your child after reading Monkey Masks with these story questions
COMPREHENSION SKILLS
copy2015 Red Apple Reading All rights reserved Unauthorized use and any reproduction or redis-tribution of part or all of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited For questions or inquiries please email supportredapplereadingcom
Warm wishes
3RED APPLE READING
My daughters are in college now and too old for trick-or-treating but they still love to come over before or on Halloween to carve pumpkins roast the seeds bake treats and watch our favorite spooky movies from when they were younger including several Scooby Doo movies
We also had some favorite picture books from this time of year including The House that Drac Built Boogie Bones and The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Whether you are celebrating this occasion or not we hope you enjoy the fall temperatures - which are hopefully getting cooler ndash and take the time to enjoy reading with your children regularly Donrsquot forget to also keep an eye out for the little ghosts and goblins in the neighborhood on the big night
A SPOOKY GOOD TIME
Tammy BenneckePRESIDENT AND FOUNDERtammybenneckeredapplereadingcom
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
After your children become independent readers itrsquos easy to let regular reading time
slip However simply being able to read doesnrsquot necessarily imply complete literacy
It is important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older in
order to increase vocabulary fluency and comprehension Here are a few suggestions
for how to do this
Keep Reading Together
Even if your child can read on her own itrsquos still a good idea to read with her There are a couple of ways you can do this One is reading to your child just like you did when she couldnrsquot read on her own Older kids still enjoy this quality time with their parents Another way to do this is to have your child read to you This option is easy to fit into your schedule because you can do it while folding laundry or other simple tasks that donrsquot require too much focus Just make sure to let your child know yoursquore paying attention if you choose to multitask
Show Interest
If you notice your kiddo reading a book ask him about it Many children enjoy talking about their favorite book or book series Ask questions about his favorite parts and characters You could even read the book yourself and discuss it together Even if it isnrsquot your favorite genre it can be very encouraging if you show you care about his interests
RED APPLE READING4
5
Provide Reading Material
Make sure there are books available for your children to enjoy This could mean regular library trips but the library may not have the particular book your kid wants If your child shows genuine interest in a series or author look out for those books in thrift stores or on sale at a bookstore Also keep in mind digital copies of books which are often cheaper than physical copies Books make great gifts too
Set Goals
This step is important especially if your kiddorsquos school does not require a certain amount of at-home reading If your child already reads on her own for school credit encourage her to keep up the good work and provide your own small incentive for reading such as a favorite snack If her school does not require supplementary reading set a goal for a certain amount of time or pages each week and reward her for reaching these goals
The more time your older children spend reading the better they will become at reading and writing Make sure you continue supporting your independent readers and make reading a priority Although the process may require a bit of extra effort it will pay off immensely in the long run
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
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p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
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W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
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45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
2 RED APPLE READING
04
06
08
10
11
12
46Activity ideas for you and your children to enjoy
Table of Contents
Itrsquos important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
The Apple Pie that Papa Bakedndash enjoy the cooler weather and yummy harvest treats
DINNER AND A BOOK
Families will enjoy sharing these five spooky stories
SPOOKY STORIES
Treat the little munchkins to something other than candy this year
HALLOWEEN CANDY ALTERNATIVES
Monkey Masks is about a family getting ready for a fun night of trick-or-treating
STORY TIME
This vocabulary-rich version is best for reading aloud to pre-readers or for fluent readers Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL A - MONKEY MASKS
LITERACY TIME
23The text in this version has been simplified for emerging readers Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL B - MONKEY MASKS
34Early readers can practice reading this version of the story Followed by 2 pages of literacy activities
LEVEL C - MONKEY MASKS
45Check in with your child after reading Monkey Masks with these story questions
COMPREHENSION SKILLS
copy2015 Red Apple Reading All rights reserved Unauthorized use and any reproduction or redis-tribution of part or all of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited For questions or inquiries please email supportredapplereadingcom
Warm wishes
3RED APPLE READING
My daughters are in college now and too old for trick-or-treating but they still love to come over before or on Halloween to carve pumpkins roast the seeds bake treats and watch our favorite spooky movies from when they were younger including several Scooby Doo movies
We also had some favorite picture books from this time of year including The House that Drac Built Boogie Bones and The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Whether you are celebrating this occasion or not we hope you enjoy the fall temperatures - which are hopefully getting cooler ndash and take the time to enjoy reading with your children regularly Donrsquot forget to also keep an eye out for the little ghosts and goblins in the neighborhood on the big night
A SPOOKY GOOD TIME
Tammy BenneckePRESIDENT AND FOUNDERtammybenneckeredapplereadingcom
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
After your children become independent readers itrsquos easy to let regular reading time
slip However simply being able to read doesnrsquot necessarily imply complete literacy
It is important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older in
order to increase vocabulary fluency and comprehension Here are a few suggestions
for how to do this
Keep Reading Together
Even if your child can read on her own itrsquos still a good idea to read with her There are a couple of ways you can do this One is reading to your child just like you did when she couldnrsquot read on her own Older kids still enjoy this quality time with their parents Another way to do this is to have your child read to you This option is easy to fit into your schedule because you can do it while folding laundry or other simple tasks that donrsquot require too much focus Just make sure to let your child know yoursquore paying attention if you choose to multitask
Show Interest
If you notice your kiddo reading a book ask him about it Many children enjoy talking about their favorite book or book series Ask questions about his favorite parts and characters You could even read the book yourself and discuss it together Even if it isnrsquot your favorite genre it can be very encouraging if you show you care about his interests
RED APPLE READING4
5
Provide Reading Material
Make sure there are books available for your children to enjoy This could mean regular library trips but the library may not have the particular book your kid wants If your child shows genuine interest in a series or author look out for those books in thrift stores or on sale at a bookstore Also keep in mind digital copies of books which are often cheaper than physical copies Books make great gifts too
Set Goals
This step is important especially if your kiddorsquos school does not require a certain amount of at-home reading If your child already reads on her own for school credit encourage her to keep up the good work and provide your own small incentive for reading such as a favorite snack If her school does not require supplementary reading set a goal for a certain amount of time or pages each week and reward her for reaching these goals
The more time your older children spend reading the better they will become at reading and writing Make sure you continue supporting your independent readers and make reading a priority Although the process may require a bit of extra effort it will pay off immensely in the long run
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Warm wishes
3RED APPLE READING
My daughters are in college now and too old for trick-or-treating but they still love to come over before or on Halloween to carve pumpkins roast the seeds bake treats and watch our favorite spooky movies from when they were younger including several Scooby Doo movies
We also had some favorite picture books from this time of year including The House that Drac Built Boogie Bones and The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Whether you are celebrating this occasion or not we hope you enjoy the fall temperatures - which are hopefully getting cooler ndash and take the time to enjoy reading with your children regularly Donrsquot forget to also keep an eye out for the little ghosts and goblins in the neighborhood on the big night
A SPOOKY GOOD TIME
Tammy BenneckePRESIDENT AND FOUNDERtammybenneckeredapplereadingcom
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
After your children become independent readers itrsquos easy to let regular reading time
slip However simply being able to read doesnrsquot necessarily imply complete literacy
It is important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older in
order to increase vocabulary fluency and comprehension Here are a few suggestions
for how to do this
Keep Reading Together
Even if your child can read on her own itrsquos still a good idea to read with her There are a couple of ways you can do this One is reading to your child just like you did when she couldnrsquot read on her own Older kids still enjoy this quality time with their parents Another way to do this is to have your child read to you This option is easy to fit into your schedule because you can do it while folding laundry or other simple tasks that donrsquot require too much focus Just make sure to let your child know yoursquore paying attention if you choose to multitask
Show Interest
If you notice your kiddo reading a book ask him about it Many children enjoy talking about their favorite book or book series Ask questions about his favorite parts and characters You could even read the book yourself and discuss it together Even if it isnrsquot your favorite genre it can be very encouraging if you show you care about his interests
RED APPLE READING4
5
Provide Reading Material
Make sure there are books available for your children to enjoy This could mean regular library trips but the library may not have the particular book your kid wants If your child shows genuine interest in a series or author look out for those books in thrift stores or on sale at a bookstore Also keep in mind digital copies of books which are often cheaper than physical copies Books make great gifts too
Set Goals
This step is important especially if your kiddorsquos school does not require a certain amount of at-home reading If your child already reads on her own for school credit encourage her to keep up the good work and provide your own small incentive for reading such as a favorite snack If her school does not require supplementary reading set a goal for a certain amount of time or pages each week and reward her for reaching these goals
The more time your older children spend reading the better they will become at reading and writing Make sure you continue supporting your independent readers and make reading a priority Although the process may require a bit of extra effort it will pay off immensely in the long run
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT READERS
After your children become independent readers itrsquos easy to let regular reading time
slip However simply being able to read doesnrsquot necessarily imply complete literacy
It is important to continue encouraging your children to read even as they get older in
order to increase vocabulary fluency and comprehension Here are a few suggestions
for how to do this
Keep Reading Together
Even if your child can read on her own itrsquos still a good idea to read with her There are a couple of ways you can do this One is reading to your child just like you did when she couldnrsquot read on her own Older kids still enjoy this quality time with their parents Another way to do this is to have your child read to you This option is easy to fit into your schedule because you can do it while folding laundry or other simple tasks that donrsquot require too much focus Just make sure to let your child know yoursquore paying attention if you choose to multitask
Show Interest
If you notice your kiddo reading a book ask him about it Many children enjoy talking about their favorite book or book series Ask questions about his favorite parts and characters You could even read the book yourself and discuss it together Even if it isnrsquot your favorite genre it can be very encouraging if you show you care about his interests
RED APPLE READING4
5
Provide Reading Material
Make sure there are books available for your children to enjoy This could mean regular library trips but the library may not have the particular book your kid wants If your child shows genuine interest in a series or author look out for those books in thrift stores or on sale at a bookstore Also keep in mind digital copies of books which are often cheaper than physical copies Books make great gifts too
Set Goals
This step is important especially if your kiddorsquos school does not require a certain amount of at-home reading If your child already reads on her own for school credit encourage her to keep up the good work and provide your own small incentive for reading such as a favorite snack If her school does not require supplementary reading set a goal for a certain amount of time or pages each week and reward her for reaching these goals
The more time your older children spend reading the better they will become at reading and writing Make sure you continue supporting your independent readers and make reading a priority Although the process may require a bit of extra effort it will pay off immensely in the long run
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
5
Provide Reading Material
Make sure there are books available for your children to enjoy This could mean regular library trips but the library may not have the particular book your kid wants If your child shows genuine interest in a series or author look out for those books in thrift stores or on sale at a bookstore Also keep in mind digital copies of books which are often cheaper than physical copies Books make great gifts too
Set Goals
This step is important especially if your kiddorsquos school does not require a certain amount of at-home reading If your child already reads on her own for school credit encourage her to keep up the good work and provide your own small incentive for reading such as a favorite snack If her school does not require supplementary reading set a goal for a certain amount of time or pages each week and reward her for reaching these goals
The more time your older children spend reading the better they will become at reading and writing Make sure you continue supporting your independent readers and make reading a priority Although the process may require a bit of extra effort it will pay off immensely in the long run
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
6 RED APPLE READING
DINNER AND A BOOK
Apple Pie Bites
THE APPLE PIE THAT PAPA BAKED
One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta
In this lovely story illustrated with folk-art style pictures a little girlrsquos father bakes her an apple pie Readers discover the process it takes to produce this scrumptious treat (down to the rain that waters the apple tree) as well as the sweet bond between a father and daughter Your family will love reading this charming story together
- from The Blond Cook
- at Inspired By Charm
With fall in full swing itrsquos time to enjoy the cooler weather as well as yummy harvest treats With that in mind we couldnrsquot think of a better book choice for October than Lauren Thompsonrsquos book The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Now that you have the perfect book to read to your family itrsquos time for the perfect dish This easy One Pan Chicken Apple Sausage Pasta from Inspired By Charm is sure to be a crowd pleaser This simple yet delicious pasta made with lots of yummy ingredients (including a granny smith apple) is the ideal dish for a chilly fall night
Of course you canrsquot have a book about apple pie without indulging in this baked treat yourself The Blond Cook has a recipe for Apple Pie Bites that is easy enough for the kiddos to put together ndash and yummy enough for the whole family to enjoy These miniature pies are the perfect end to a fun filled family evening
We know your family is going to enjoy this delicious apple themed meal and book Happy eating and reading
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
SERIOUS LEARNING THATrsquoS SERIOUSY FUN
RED APPLE READING 7
wwwRedAppleReadingcomHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learnHelp your child become a better reader with videos and games that make it fun to learn
WORD SEARCH
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
8 RED APPLE READING
Edgar Dreadbury bored of the normal Halloween costumes finds a machine that
turns people into monsters
Children ages 7 to 10 will enjoy this one
Find these books at your local library or order online or at your favorite
bookstore
A little old lady whorsquos not afraid of anything goes walking in the woods and gets
spooked
A fun read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
The Monsterator By Keith Graves
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D Williams
SPOOKY STORIES
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
By Aaron Reynolds
By Lucille Colandro
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Jasper Rabbit loves carrots He eats them every day until one day he becomes suspicious that the carrots are following him
Great for children ages 4 to 8
Itsrsquos Halloween Irsquom Turning Green
This twist on the ldquoThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Flyrdquo is a fun read for Halloween
A silly read-aloud for ages 4 to 8
AJ and his friends love Halloween AJ is ready to stuff himself with candy until suddenly a monster steals it all
Recommended ages 6 to 10
Creepy Carrots
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat
By Dan Gutman
RED APPLE READING 9
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
10 RED APPLE READING
TRAIL MIX
While kids might find raisins and pretzels boring on their own combining healthy snacks in a colorful trail mix makes for a yummy treat Keep in mind nut allergies and focus on dried fruits and grains
CRACKERS
Goldfish and animal crackers are favorites You can buy small single serve bags of these instead of sweets
TATTOO
Halloween themed temporary tattoos are very popular and can be found in many varieties Kids will love tattoos with cool designs and favorite characters
SMALL TOYS
Kids love bouncy balls fake fangs and other fun favors They last longer than candy and are lots of fun
CANDY ALTERNATIVES
COOL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Regular school supplies can be a bit dull but Halloween themed pencil toppers and pencils are festive enough to catch kidsrsquo attention
GLOW STICKS
These are not only fun but they also have the added bonus of making children more visible as it gets darker
JUICE BOXES
Juice boxes are great for washing down those healthy snacks and their shape makes them easy to decorate
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKS
11
PAGES 12 - 22
PAGES 23 - 33
PAGES 34 - 44
PAGE 45
PAGES 46 - 47
3 DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE SAME STORY CHOOSE THE VERSION THATrsquoS BEST FOR YOUR YOUNG READER THEN CLICK A LINK BELOW AND PRINT THE PAGES FOR REPEATED READING AND PRACTICE
LEVEL A - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL B - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
LEVEL C - STORY AND ACTIVITIES
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
LITERACY ACTIVITIES
BEST FOR READING ALOUD TO PRE-READERS
EASY TEXT FOR EMERGING READERS
MORE COMPLEXITY FOR EARLY READERS
STORY TIMEW W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
MONKEY MASKSLevel A
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was the day before Halloween and Marcusrsquos favorite
time of the year His family had just visited the pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his siblings were busy carving pumpkins that afternoon ldquoWhat kind of costumes will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo wondered Marcus
ldquoWe can make masksrdquo suggested his sister Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everybody thought that was a great idea Manny pulled craft supplies out of the closet including
paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face part Then Mom and Dad can help
us with the restrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes in his plate for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he exclaimed He painted
the mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a silly clown mask She added blue yellow and green hair then made a big red nose out of foam
Mia looked funny with her mask on
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple and added a gold crown She finished the mask by decorating it with glitter and sparkles
p 6
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Manny decided to make a gray werewolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
After dinner the next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their homemade masks Marcus hollered ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and with that four silly monkeys in masks ran off to the first
house with their parents trailing behind
p 8
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
RHYME TIME
21RED APPLE READING
Say the name of each pictureDraw a line to match the pictures that rhyme
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Use the letter code to color this pictureblue = b green = g orange = o yellow = y
black = k grey = g purple = p
22 RED APPLE READING
ACTIVITY TIME
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Level BMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Leaves fell from the trees and the wind was cold It was almost time for trick-or-treating
p 1
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Marcus and his family were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treatingrdquo asked
Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo said Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
They all liked that idea Manny got out paint yarn and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates to
make the facerdquo
p 3
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI will be a super herordquo he said He painted the mask blue and added
the letter M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Mia made a clown mask with blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose She looked funny
p 5
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Molly made a princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Manny made a wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
p 7
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Soon it was time to trick-or-treat They all put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo and the four
masked monkeys ran to the first home
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
SPOOKY WORDS
Which letter can you add to these spooky words to make a new word How many new words can you make
32 RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
CANDY NAMES
RED APPLE READING 33
Help the trick-or-treaters find their way home Draw a line to connect the picures that begin with the H sound
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Level CMONKEY MASKS
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 1
The leaves were falling and the wind was chilly It was almost Halloween Marcus had just visited the
pumpkin patch
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 2
Marcus and his brother and sisters were carving pumpkins ldquoWhat will we wear for trick-or-treating tomorrowrdquo asked Marcus ldquoWe can make masksrdquo
suggested Mia
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 3
Everyone thought that was a great idea Manny found the craft supplies like yarn paint and glitter Molly said ldquoWe can use paper plates for the face partrdquo
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 4
Carefully Marcus cut two holes for the eyes ldquoI want to be a super herordquo he said excitedly He painted the
mask blue and added the letter M for Marcus
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 5
Mia made a colorful clown mask She made blue yellow and green hair She added a big red nose
She looked really funny
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 6
Molly made a fancy princess mask She painted it pink and purple She added a crown and
some glitter and sparkles
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 7
Manny decided to make a gray wolf mask It was very hairy and very scary
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
p 8
The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
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W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
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The next night it was time for trick-or-treating Everyone put on their masks Marcus said ldquoLetrsquos gordquo Then four silly monkeys in masks ran off to
ring the doorbell at the first house
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
HOUSES LONG E
Children can only trick-or-treat at the houses with long E words Read the word on each house If you hear the long E sound color that house If you do not hear a long E sound
draw an X on that house
43RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
HALLOWEEN RIDDLES 1 What do you call a mean old lady at the beach A sand-witch
2 What do you call a pumpkin that fell down the stairs A bump-kin
3 What kind of pancakes does a ghost like best Boo-berry pancakes
4 What sound does Dracularsquos cell phone make Wing wing
5 Why did the witch take a taxi to the Halloween party Her broom was in the shop
Say the name of the picture Cicle the letter you hear at the end of the word
ENDING SOUNDS
44 RED APPLE READING
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
45RED APPLE READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
6
What season was the setting for the story
What kind of mask did Marcus make
What did the children use to make the masks
Whose mask was the scariest What was it
What did Marcus have to cut holes for in the mask
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Monster Mash-Up
LITERACY TIME
Find some old photos of your child or print some
simple paper photos from your computer Allow
your child to cut apart the pictures to separate
the head from the body Help your child glue
the head near the top of a piece of paper Then
encourage your child to draw a body for the
head that includes a costume Help your child
write a sentence or two about the picture To
extend allow your child to make costumes for
other family members Get creative and make
crazy monsters or wild creatures
Make a MaskHelp your child make his or her own mask with
a paper plate Carefully cut the holes for eyes
and then let your child choose a character
Provide craft materials like yarn cotton balls
paint glitter construction paper and so on Help
your child create a character Ask your child to
choose a name and speak as if he or she was
that character Talk about perspective or point
of view including how the character is different
from your child Ask your child to imagine how
the character might think feel or act
RED APPLE READING46
W W W R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G C O M
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
Take a piece of paper and cut it into small squares
(approximately one inch by one inch) Write various
consonants and vowels on the squares which will be the
leaves for this activity Note You can write a letter on each
side if you like Then gather the ldquoleavesrdquo in a handful and
drop several at a time Ask your child to catch as many
leaves as he or she can Then ask him or her to look at the
letters rearrange them and form simple words How many
words can your child create
Falling Leaves Five for Fall
Help your child enjoy the fall with the
five senses Ask your child to trace his
or her hand on a piece of paper Then
have your child think of something
you can see smell taste touch or
hear during the fall season Write at
least one sensory word in each finger
on the tracing Decorate the outside
of the hand with words that describe
fall
Reading is engaging and fun with Red Apple Reading
wwwRedAppleReadingcom
RED APPLE READING 47
Goodbye tears hello smiles
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
OCTOBER 2015
WWW REDAPPLEREADINGCOM
Serious Learning thatrsquos Seriously Fun
RED APPLE READING
