A Sweet New Year

Zeke and Juan woke up on a special day. It was Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. They were happy for a fresh start. Their mom placed red apples on a dish. She poured golden honey into a small bowl. "Dip your apple in the honey," she told them. "We eat this for a sweet new year." Zeke took a bite. The apple was crisp, and the honey was so good! Juan smiled as he took his turn. Later, they went to a special place. A man blew a shofar. It was a ram's horn. The sound was long and strong. It made them think about the new year ahead. They felt ready for good things to come.

Questions

1.What is the most important lesson about Rosh Hashanah in this story?
- It is a time to think about a fresh, good year ahead.
- You get to eat sweet treats.
- Families spend time together.
- A shofar makes a very loud sound.
2.How does the author tell the story about Zeke and Juan's day?
- It tells things in the order they happened.
- It describes two different holidays.
- It gives many facts about one thing.
- It tells about a problem and how they fix it.
3.Why do Zeke and Juan eat apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah?
- It is a special way to wish for good things in the new year.
- They like to hear the shofar after eating them.
- Their mom always makes them eat fruit.
- Apples and honey are their favorite yummy snack.