The Wedding Procession of the Rag Doll and the Broom Handle and Who Was in It
by Carl Sandburg from The Rootabaga Stories
"The Rootabaga Stories" is a collection of short stories by Carl Sandburg published in 1922. He wrote the stories for his three daughters. This passage is the beginning of one of the stories. Students will read the passage and use context clues to decipher some of the words and respond to questions on the characters.
Reading Comprehension Passage
The Wedding Procession of the Rag Doll and the Broom Handle and Who Was in It
by Carl Sandburg from The Rootabaga Stories
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- fastened
- processions
- spattered
- speck
- muss
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “fastened the two California prunes just where the eyes belonged”
a. painted or drew b. rubbed or touched c. unhooked d. attached; held in place
2) “It was a grand wedding with one of the grandest processions ever seen”
a. flowers; blossoms b. parades or marches c. romance d. clothes or gowns
3) “Some of them spattered the ends of their noses with black chocolate.”
a. splashed or sprayed b. made or created c. cleaned; washed d. cooked; baked
4) “There was not a speck of dirt or dust or muss or mess on the inside”
a. tray or holder b. cake or muffin c. tiny spot; bit d. black bird; crow
5) “There was not a speck of dirt or dust or muss or mess on the inside”
a. clutter or confusion b. broom or sweeper c. old food; leftovers d. baby mouse