April Fool’s Day

April Fool's Day is a fun day to play jokes with

friends and family. Here are four different children
talking about something that happened to them on
April Fool's Day last year.

John: “Last year, my sister told me that

she had sold all my toys. I was quite
sad and asked who bought them. She
was just joking, and she gave them back
to me after a few minutes.”

Miko: “My friend told me that

there was no school today
because it was a holiday. I
was so excited, but then I
found out it was just a joke.
I was a little bit angry, but I
still laughed.”

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Eduardo: “My cousin said that he had

made a cake for me. I was so excited to
try it, but when I took a bite, it was just
a pile of salt. I couldn't believe it! But it
was still funny.”

Emily: “Last year,

my brother told me
that he had broken
my favourite game.
I was so upset, but
then he showed me
that he had fixed
it. I was so happy,
and it was a good
joke.”

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Comprehension Questions
1. What did John’s sister tell him?

2. How did Miko feel when she found out there was no school?

3. What did Eduardo’s cousin tell him?

4. How did Emily feel when her brother told her he broke her
favourite game?

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Writing Questions
1. Which joke was your favourite? Why?

2. Draw a picture of your favourite joke:

3. What joke would you like to do to someone?

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Comprehension Answers
1. What did John’s sister tell him?
John’s sister said she had sold his toys.

2. How did Miko feel when she found out there was no school?
Miko was a bit angry but still laughed.

3. What did Eduardo’s cousin tell him?

Eduardo’s cousin said he made a cake for him.

4. How did Emily feel when her brother told her he broke her
favourite game?
Emily felt upset.

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