The Halloween Capital of the World
Students read a nonfiction passage about Anoka, Minnesota, the Halloween Capital of the World, written at 8 reading levels (1st grade to 8th grade), and answer multiple-choice questions about it.
Student Objectives
- Read a passage about the history of Halloween in Anoka, Minnesota.
- Explain why the town started its Halloween celebration and how it grew.
- Find specific dates and details that show the order of events.
- Determine the meaning of vocabulary words using context.