Hello 5Yellow!
Here's the Reading Comprehension (RC) worksheet I promised you.

Name: ________________________No. ____    Date/Day:  ________________

READING COMPREHENSION: CODES FOR KIDS by Jeff Putnam

Read the article on Codes for Kids BY Jeff Putnam on your MSW Reading Book pages 64-71.  Then answer the following questions:

1.    Find the meaning of the following words (hint: The words in italics can be found at the back of the reading book MSW.  For the other words, use a dictionary.  You may use the Merriam Webster online dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/)

Words to know	English meaning  & Chinese meaning		Words to know	English meaning  & Chinese meaning
1. transmit			2. codes
3. conceal			4.  interpret
5. cipher			6.  slit
7. exchange			8. visible
9. Morse Code

2.  How are secret codes useful for kids?  ________________________________________________________________________

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3.  How many ways of writing secret codes were given in the reading?  

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4. One way of writing secret codes is by using a mask.  The mask is the paper where you write your message.  Is this correct?  Why?

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5-6.  Another way of writing secret codes that uses a kind of “route” is called _____________ where your secret message will look like a _________________________ to anyone else.

7.  How do you write a code using a ruler?  Copy on your notebook the right answer.

a.  Write the message on the ruler that your friend has.  All your friend has to do is read the ruler.

b.  Write the letters of your message above the inch and half-inch (or on the centimeter) marks on the ruler. Your friend will use a ruler to find the right letters.

c.  Write the letter of your message on the lines on the ruler and give the ruler to your friend.  Your friend will easily find the message.

8-12.  Another way of writing secret messages is to scramble the letters using two strips of papers and having a key letter.  If your friend knows the key letter, then they can read your secret message.  Describe the 5 steps in creating this code:

13.  What other kind of code is mentioned on the reading?  How does it work? 

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14-15.  On another sheet of paper, write a message using one of the codes given in the reading.  Be prepared to share your message with the class!