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What's That On Your Head?

By Mary Perrin
What do the words party, sun, winter, cowboy, and
baseball all have in common? They are all types of hats.
There are many other types of hats, too. People wear
hats for many different reasons. Hats are meant to cover
your head. Hats worn properly will protect your head. A
hat will protect your head from the sun, wind, rain, and
snow. Hats keep your head cool in the summer. They
also keep your head warm in the winter. Hats come in
all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are times when
wearing a hat is acceptable. Then there are times when
you should not wear a hat. For example, you should
take off your hat when you are indoors, while the
national anthem is playing, and in other situations when
you need to show respect. What kind of hats are in your closet?
What's That On Your Head?

Questions
1. What is the purpose of a hat?

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of hat mentioned in the

passage?
A. top hat
B. visor
C. straw
D. all of the above
3. How many different parts that make up a hat?
A. one
B. five
C. two
D. Not enough information
4. Hats can be worn anytime and anywhere.
A. false
B. true

If you had a lucky hat, what type of hat would it be? What would it
look like? When would you wear your hat? In what ways would it
help make you lucky? On a separate sheet of paper draw a picture of
your lucky hat.

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You are at a professional baseball game. Explain what type of hat you
would wear to the game. Then explain when it would be expected of
you to take your hat off. If others did not take off their hats when they
were supposed to, what would you be able to conclude about their
level of respect?