All About Boston

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Boston is a famous city in Massachusetts. It sits right next to the ocean.

Boston is very old. Long ago, many people came here to live. They built red brick homes and quiet streets.

You can walk on a famous red path in Boston. It is called the Freedom Trail. This path takes you to old buildings and big ships.

There is also a large park called the Boston Common. Children love to see the ducks swimming in the pond.

Boston is a fun city with lots of history. Many people love to visit this bright ocean city!

Glossary
famous:
Known about by many people.
ocean:
A very large body of salt water.
path:
A track made for walking.
history:
Events and stories from the past.
visit:
To go see a person or place.
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  1. What state is the city of Boston located in?
  2. What body of water sits right next to Boston?

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About this informational passage for Lower Elementary

“All About Boston” is a informational reading passage about Boston, Massachusetts, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (98 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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What reading level is “All About Boston”?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a informational text about Boston, Massachusetts, about a 1-minute read (98 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

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