Eli and the Bell That Rang Twice
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
Choose your way to explore.
- What’s included
- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
At music club, Eli struck the courtyard bell once. Ding! A softer ding answered a moment later from across the stone yard.
How many times did Eli strike the bell?
- Once
- Twice
- Four times
Show the answer and why
Once
Once
Read the complete story before answering its activity questions.
Eli and the Bell That Rang Twice
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Open the rhyme
Intro
One bell rang a bright ding-ding—
Was it really twice the ring?
Verse 1
Rope moved once, the first sound flew.
Then a softer answer grew.
From the tall stone wall it came,
After one small pause, the same.
Chorus
Clap one time and hear it go.
Hard walls send an echo.
Sound goes out and bounces back,
Like a gentle answer-clap.
Verse 2
Curtains made one clap sound low.
Courtyard stones sent back hello.
A thick blanket softened sound,
So the echo barely found.
Final Chorus
Ring one bell and wait to hear.
Time and place can make clues clear.
One true ring crossed through the air,
Then its echo answered there.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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Complete story + quiz pack
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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Make it your own.
Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.