Hidden Surprise Answer Key

This cloze reading worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they build reading comprehension and vocabulary skills through a short Easter-themed story. Students use context clues, inference, narrative sequencing, and close reading strategies to select the correct words from a word bank, helping them reconstruct the story while strengthening fluency and understanding of how words fit meaningfully within a text.

Learning Goals

• Context Clues (Grades 3-5) – Use surrounding sentences and story meaning to choose accurate vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of a narrative by completing missing words
• Vocabulary in Context – Apply word meanings appropriately within a story
• Narrative Structure – Recognize how correct word choice supports plot flow and sequencing

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA standards
• Structured Cloze Format – Supports developing readers with guided vocabulary choices
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, seasonal units, or independent practice
• Engaging Seasonal Theme – Keeps students motivated while practicing essential reading skills

This Easter cloze worksheet helps students strengthen comprehension, vocabulary application, and attention to narrative details in an engaging way. By using context clues to complete a meaningful story, learners build confidence with reading fluency and word choice. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for both classroom and homeschool settings that supports foundational literacy development through seasonal storytelling.

This worksheet is part of our Easter collection.