"The Heart"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

The heart is a part of your body.

The heart is slightly to the left of the center of your chest.

The heart makes the blood move through your body.

If you press your ear against someone's chest, you can hear the heart beating.

The heart is very important.

To keep it healthy and strong, it is good to eat right and exercise.

The heart is also a well-known symbol for love.

Where in the body is the heart?
1. at the bottom of the chest
2. on the left side of the chest
3. on the right side of the chest
What does slightly mean?
1. up above
2. a little bit
3. a large amount
What is the job of the heart?
1. to love
2. to eat right and exercise
3. to move blood through the body
What is a symbol?
1. something that people love
2. something that is hard to find
3. something that represents something else