Reading Passage:

October Fun Events

October is a month filled with fun and exciting events! As the leaves change colors and the weather gets cooler, there are many activities to enjoy. One popular event is visiting a pumpkin patch. Families can go to a farm and pick their own pumpkins. They can choose big ones, small ones, or even funny-shaped ones. These pumpkins can be used for carving spooky faces or making delicious pumpkin pie.

Another fun event in October is Halloween. Children get to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. They knock on doors and say, “Trick or treat!” People give them candy and treats. Some houses are decorated with spooky decorations like ghosts and witches. It’s a night filled with laughter and excitement.

October is also a time for apple picking. Families can go to an orchard and pick fresh apples right off the trees. They can taste different types of apples like Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious. These apples can be used to make yummy apple pies or apple cider.

Lastly, October is a month for hayrides. Families can hop on a wagon filled with hay and take a ride through a farm. They can enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathe in the fresh autumn air.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is one popular event in October? Answer: Visiting a pumpkin patch.

2. What can you do with the pumpkins you pick? Answer: Carve spooky faces or make pumpkin pie.

3. What do children do on Halloween? Answer: Dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating.

4. What can you do with the apples you pick in October? Answer: Make apple pies or apple cider.

5. What can you enjoy during a hayride in October? Answer: Beautiful scenery and fresh autumn air.