Barnaby Ghost Worksheet Spooky Story Squad • Grade 2
Barnaby's Little Boo
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Read the Story Passage 1
Barnaby was a tiny, friendly ghost who lived in an old clock tower. Halloween was tonight, and all the older ghosts were practicing their loud, spooky roars. Barnaby puffed up his chest, floated high into the air, and tried his very best. But instead of saying a scary "BOO!", out came a soft little squeak! Barnaby felt sad and floated down behind an orange pumpkin. Just then, three little field mice scampered past. Barnaby giggled, and his giggle sounded like ringing silver bells. The pumpkins on the porch began to glow with bright, cheerful smiles! "Look!" cheered the mice. "Your happy giggle made the jack-o'-lanterns sparkle!" Barnaby beamed with pride. He did not need a scary roar to make Halloween special.
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Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
(Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer)
1. Where does Barnaby live?
A In an old clock tower
B Under a pile of leaves
C Inside a haunted barn
2. What sound did Barnaby make when he tried to roar?
A A loud whistle
B A soft little squeak
C A barking laugh
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Part B: Written Response Questions
(Answer in neat, complete sentences)
3. Why did Barnaby feel sad at the beginning of the story?
4. How did Barnaby's giggle help the pumpkins on the porch?
Halloween Star Challenge: Check your capital letters and ending periods!
Score: / 4
Pip Pumpkin Worksheet Spooky Story Squad • Grade 2
Pip's Cozy Pumpkin
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Read the Story Passage 2
Pip was a tiny field mouse with round ears and a bright striped sweater. Every October, Pip searched Farmer Bramble's patch for the perfect Halloween house. Most pumpkins were too bumpy, too prickly, or much too giant for a little mouse. Finally, under a golden maple tree, Pip spotted a smooth, round pumpkin with a curved green stem. Pip nibbled a neat arched doorway near the bottom. Inside, he swept the seeds away and laid down soft pine needles for a warm bed. He hung a shiny acorn cap over his doorway as a lantern. When the chilly autumn wind whistled through the fields, Pip curled up with a cup of warm apple cider. His pumpkin cottage was the coziest home in the patch!
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Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
(Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer)
1. What was Pip searching for in the patch?
A A giant crunchy leaf
B The perfect Halloween house
C A bag of sweet candies
2. What did Pip hang above his front door?
A A shiny acorn cap lantern
B A tiny silver bell
C A red autumn leaf
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Part B: Written Response Questions
(Answer in neat, complete sentences)
3. Why did Pip not pick the other pumpkins in Farmer Bramble's patch?
4. How did Pip make the inside of the pumpkin feel warm and cozy?
Halloween Star Challenge: Find and underline two describing words (adjectives) in the story!
Score: / 4
Stella Broomstick Worksheet Spooky Story Squad • Grade 2
Stella's Lost Broom
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Read the Story Passage 3
Stella was a young witch who loved purple glitter and warm pumpkin muffins. Tonight was the Grand Halloween Parade through Whistlewood Forest! Stella put on her star-covered hat and fastened her shiny cape. But when she reached into her closet, her flying broomstick was gone! She searched behind her bubbling soup pot and looked under her bed. "Oh no!" cried Stella. "How will I fly to the parade?" Just then, she heard a gentle rumbling sound from the laundry basket: purr, purr, purr . Stella peeked inside. Her fluffy black kitten, Midnight, was fast asleep on the soft broom bristles! Stella giggled and scooped them both up. "You can be my flying co-pilot," smiled Stella as they zoomed into the starry night.
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Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
(Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer)
1. Where was Stella getting ready to go?
A The Grand Halloween Parade
B The Pumpkin Pie Contest
C The Secret Forest Library
2. Where did Stella finally find her broomstick?
A On top of the kitchen table
B Under the tall front porch
C Inside the laundry basket
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Part B: Written Response Questions
(Answer in neat, complete sentences)
3. Why was Stella worried when she opened her closet?
4. What did Stella invite Midnight the cat to do at the end?
Halloween Star Challenge: Circle three words in the story that tell about sounds or feelings!
Score: / 4
Oliver Monster Worksheet Spooky Story Squad • Grade 2
Oliver's Silly Costume
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Date:
Read the Story Passage 4
Oliver was a fuzzy purple monster with three kind eyes and two polka-dot horns. Every October, the town monsters held a big Halloween costume party. Oliver's friends were dressing up as howling wolves, shadowy bats, and creepy spiders. But Oliver did not want to be scary at all! He loved warm hugs, yellow flowers, and sweet berry tea. Oliver gathered hundreds of soft white cotton balls and glued them neatly over his purple jacket. When he walked into the party hall, everyone stopped and blinked. "What are you?" asked Mayor Grumble. "I am a cheerful dandelion puffball!" smiled Oliver, spinning in a happy circle. Everyone burst into applause. Oliver won the shiny golden ribbon for the friendliest costume!
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Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
(Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer)
1. How was Oliver different from his monster friends?
A He did not want to wear a scary costume
B He forgot to go to the Halloween party
C He wanted to scare the party mayor
2. What costume did Oliver create using cotton balls?
A A fluffy dandelion puffball
B A giant crunchy popcorn kernel
C A stormy rain cloud
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Part B: Written Response Questions
(Answer in neat, complete sentences)
3. What kinds of costumes were Oliver's friends dressing up as?
4. Why did everyone applaud Oliver and award him a golden ribbon?
Halloween Star Challenge: What would you dress up as if you went to Oliver's party?
Score: / 4
