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The Mystery of the Missing Socks

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The Mystery of the Missing Socks

Have you ever put your socks in the wash, but only one comes out? Where does the other sock go? It's a big mystery!

Where Do They Go?

Some people think the socks go to a special place. Maybe there's a sock monster in the washing machine! Or perhaps they travel to a land where only single socks live. It's fun to imagine where they might be.

Lots of kids have colorful socks. Some have stripes, and some have dots. Some even have animals on them! It's sad when one of these socks goes missing. We might never know for sure where they end up, but it's fun to imagine.

Next time you lose a sock, don't be too sad. Maybe it's on a fun adventure, or maybe it's just hiding. You can always wear the other one or find a new pair!

Glossary
Mystery:
Something that is hard to understand or explain.
Imagine:
To form a picture in your mind.
Adventure:
An exciting or unusual experience.
colorful:
Having many bright colors.
pair:
Two matching things that belong together, like two socks.
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About this informational passage for Lower Elementary

ā€œThe Mystery of the Missing Socksā€ is a informational reading passage about Lost Socks, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (149 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

Is this passage free?

Yes. You can read ā€œThe Mystery of the Missing Socksā€ online for free and download a printable PDF worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

What reading level is ā€œThe Mystery of the Missing Socksā€?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a informational text about Lost Socks, about a 1-minute read (149 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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