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The document contains reading materials for Grade 8, featuring three short stories: 'The Mysterious Lighthouse,' 'A Busy City Street,' and 'The Mysterious Garden,' each followed by comprehension questions. It also includes a vocabulary activity related to the city street passage and a section on skimming as a reading strategy. The stories explore themes of mystery, community, and curiosity in different settings.

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Complete_Reading_Materials_Grade8

The document contains reading materials for Grade 8, featuring three short stories: 'The Mysterious Lighthouse,' 'A Busy City Street,' and 'The Mysterious Garden,' each followed by comprehension questions. It also includes a vocabulary activity related to the city street passage and a section on skimming as a reading strategy. The stories explore themes of mystery, community, and curiosity in different settings.

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Complete Reading Materials for Grade

8 Mentoring
The Mysterious Lighthouse
One stormy night, Liam and his friends got lost while exploring the beach. The wind howled,
and the waves crashed loudly against the rocks. Just when they thought they were
completely lost, they saw a bright light shining from an old lighthouse on the cliff. They ran
toward it, hoping to find help. As they reached the door, it creaked open by itself. Inside, the
air was cold, and the room was filled with dusty books and old maps. Suddenly, they heard a
whisper. But when they turned around, no one was there.

Comprehension Questions
1. Where were Liam and his friends when they got lost?
2. What did they see that helped them find their way?
3. How would you describe the lighthouse?
4. What do you think will happen next in the story?

A Busy City Street


The city street was always bustling with activity. People hurried to work, the sound of car
horns filled the air, and street vendors sold food and trinkets to passersby. There was never
a dull moment. On one particular morning, a man carrying a large suitcase stumbled and
dropped everything he was holding. People rushed to help him, and soon the suitcase was
packed again. The man smiled and thanked everyone, then hurried on his way, blending into
the crowd.

Comprehension Questions
1. What was the atmosphere of the city street like?
2. What happened to the man with the suitcase?
3. How did people react when he dropped his belongings?
4. How did the man feel after the incident?

The Mysterious Garden


Deep in the woods, there was a garden that no one seemed to know about. The flowers were
in full bloom, and the air smelled sweet and fresh. A small stone path led to a fountain in the
center, where a birdbath stood. But as the sunset painted the sky with pink and orange
hues, the shadows seemed to grow longer, and strange whispers filled the air. One curious
traveler decided to visit the garden one evening, but he never returned. Some say the
garden was magical, while others believe it was cursed.
Comprehension Questions
1. What made the garden mysterious?
2. How did the traveler feel when he decided to visit the garden?
3. What happened to the traveler?
4. What do people think about the garden?

Vocabulary Activity: The City


Here are some words from the passage 'A Busy City Street.' Try to match each word with its
correct meaning.
- Hustle
- Vendor
- Passerby
- Stumble
- Blend

Definitions:
A. Someone who sells goods on the street
B. Move or act with energy and speed
C. To mix in with others so that you are not easily noticed
D. A person who is walking by
E. To trip or lose balance

Reading Strategy: Skimming


Skimming is a quick way to get the general idea of a text without reading every word. To
practice skimming, follow these steps:
1. Read the title and the first paragraph.
2. Look for keywords and important information throughout the passage.
3. Read the last paragraph for a summary.
4. Try to summarize the passage in 1-2 sentences.

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