A high-interest short story for reluctant reader literacy. Includes a simple comprehension worksheet: multiple choice, vocab, short answers, creative task.
**When animals in Warrigal’s Rest start dying under the full moon, biology student Eli Ward uncovers a virus that shouldn’t exist—one activated only by moonlight. As infection spreads and a secretive local cult celebrates the “awakening,” Eli, his friends, and the town vet race to stop an outbreak that turns ordinary people into something else.
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Written for reluctant readers (Lexile ~600–700), this story is clear, engaging, and perfect for quick literacy lessons.
This resource includes a full Lobster Story Work worksheet to build confidence without overwhelming students.
Includes:
• Short story (1,500–2,000 words)
• Multiple-choice comprehension
• Fill-in-the-blank vocabulary task
• Short-answer thinking questions
• Optional creative task
• Clean, easy-print layout
Ideal for:
• Reluctant readers
• Boys’ literacy
• EAL/D and Learning Support
• Reading rotations or relief lessons
Why it works:
Clear, engaging writing + simple tasks = an easy win for disengaged readers.
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