Name Reading about Health
The Five Senses
Most people have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. You see with
your eyes. You hear with your ears. You smell with your nose. You taste with your
tongue, and you touch with your hands. If you have a cold, your sense of smell
might not work right. This makes things taste funny too. You want to protect your
senses. Keep sharp objects away from your eyes. Turn down the music before it
hurts your ears. Never touch a hot stove with your bare hands.
- What is the main idea of this story?
a. The five senses help you understand the world.
b. Never listen to loud music.
c. You smell with your nose and see with your eyes. - What are the five senses?
- What does your tongue help you do?
- What might happen to your senses when you have a cold?
- How can you keep your sense of sight safe?
- Why should you not touch a hot stove?
Read the story. Then, answer the questions.