The Magical Garden

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young

girl named Lily. She was an adventurous and curious girl, always
looking for exciting things to do. One sunny morning, as she
played in her backyard, she discovered something extraordinary
- a tiny, sparkling key buried under a pile of leaves.
With her heart racing with excitement, Lily picked up the
key and examined it closely. It was unlike any key she had ever
seen. It had intricate designs etched onto its surface, and it
emitted a faint, magical glow. Lily couldn't resist the urge to find
out where this mysterious key led.
She decided to follow her instincts and began to search for
the door or lock that the key might open. After a bit of searching,
she found an old, ivy-covered door hidden behind a thick bush.
With trembling hands, she inserted the key into the lock, and to
her amazement, the door creaked open slowly.
Lily stepped inside and found herself in the most
enchanting garden she had ever seen. Flowers of every color
imaginable filled the garden, and butterflies danced in the air.
Trees whispered secrets, and a babbling brook meandered
through the garden, glistening in the sunlight.
As Lily explored this magical garden, she came across a
talking squirrel named Squeaky and a wise old owl named
Oliver. They explained that this garden was a secret place,
hidden from the world, and only those with kind hearts could
enter.
Lily spent the entire day in the magical garden, learning
from her new friends and enjoying the beauty all around her.
When the sun began to set, Squeaky and Oliver escorted her
back to the ivy-covered door.
Reluctantly, Lily stepped out of the garden and locked the
door behind her, vowing to return someday. She knew that she
had discovered something truly special, and she would always
keep the memory of the magical garden close to her heart.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is the main character of the story?

2. What did Lily find buried under the leaves in her backyard?
3. Describe the key Lily found. What was special about it?
4. Where did the key lead her?
5. What did Lily discover in the magical garden?
6. Who were Lily's new friends in the garden?
7. Why was the garden a secret place?
8. How did Lily feel about her visit to the magical garden?
9. What did Lily vow to do at the end of the story?
Answers:

1. The main character of the story is Lily.

2. Lily found a tiny, sparkling key buried under the leaves in her
backyard.
3. The key had intricate designs on its surface and emitted a
faint, magical glow.
4. The key led Lily to a hidden, magical garden.
5. In the magical garden, Lily discovered beautiful flowers,
talking animals, and a babbling brook.
6. Lily's new friends in the garden were a talking squirrel named
Squeaky and a wise old owl named Oliver.
7. The garden was a secret place that could only be entered by
those with kind hearts.
8. Lily felt amazed and happy about her visit to the magical
garden.
9. At the end of the story, Lily vowed to return to the magical
garden someday.

"The Rainbow's End"

Up in the sky so high and wide,

A rainbow arches, side by side.
With colors bright and oh so grand,
It paints the sky across the land.

Red, orange, yellow, green, and blue,

Indigo and violet too.
Seven colors, a wondrous blend,
At the rainbow's glorious end.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the poem about?

2. How does the rainbow look in the sky?
3. How many colors are mentioned in the poem, and can you
name them?
4. Describe the feeling the poem conveys about the rainbow.
5. What do you think is meant by "At the rainbow's glorious
end"?
Answers:

1. The poem is about a rainbow in the sky.

2. The rainbow is described as arching high and wide across the
sky.
3. Seven colors are mentioned in the poem: red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, indigo, and violet.
4. The poem conveys a feeling of wonder and amazement about
the rainbow.
5. "At the rainbow's glorious end" likely refers to the point where
the rainbow's colors meet, creating a beautiful and wondrous
sight.

The Clever Fox and the Tricky Crow

Once upon a time, in a lush forest, there lived a clever

fox named Felix and a tricky crow named Clara. Felix was
known far and wide for his intelligence, while Clara was
known for her cunning tricks.

One sunny morning, as Felix strolled through the forest,

he spotted Clara perched on a branch, holding a shiny piece
of cheese in her beak. Felix knew that Clara was no friend of
his, but he also knew that he could outwit her.

Felix decided to use his intelligence to teach Clara a

lesson. He approached her and said, "Hello, Clara! You look
so beautiful today, and that cheese you hold must be the
most delicious in the forest. Can I hear you sing a song? I've
heard your voice is as lovely as your appearance."

Clara was flattered by Felix's compliment. She closed

her eyes, puffed up her feathers, and opened her beak to
sing. As she did, the cheese fell from her beak and landed
on the ground. Quick as a flash, Felix grabbed the cheese
and scampered away.

Clara, realizing she had been tricked, cawed in

frustration. But it was too late. Felix had outwitted her with
his clever words and had the cheese in his possession.
Comprehension Questions:

1. Who are the two main characters in the story?

2. What is Felix known for, and what is Clara known for?
3. What did Clara have in her beak when Felix approached her?
4. How did Felix trick Clara?
5. What happened to the cheese in the end?
6. How do you think Clara felt after Felix took the cheese?
7. What lesson do you think Clara learned from this experience?

Answers:

1. The two main characters in the story are Felix (the clever fox)
and Clara (the tricky crow).
2. Felix is known for his intelligence, while Clara is known for her
cunning tricks.
3. Clara had a shiny piece of cheese in her beak when Felix
approached her.
4. Felix used flattery and asked Clara to sing a song to distract
her while he took the cheese.
5. Felix grabbed the cheese and ran away with it.
6. Clara likely felt frustrated and tricked after Felix took the
cheese.
7. Clara may have learned not to be too trusting of flattery and to
be more cautious when interacting with others.

Synonyms - (words with similar meanings)

1. Big - Large, huge, enormous

2. Small - Tiny, little, miniature
3. Happy - Joyful, delighted, cheerful
4. Sad - Unhappy, sorrowful, gloomy
5. Fast - Quick, speedy, rapid
6. Slow - Languid, sluggish, unhurried
7. Smart - Intelligent, clever, bright
8. Funny - Hilarious, amusing, comical
9. Brave - Courageous, fearless, bold
10. Angry - Furious, enraged, irate
11. Kind - Caring, compassionate, generous
12. Tired - Exhausted, weary, fatigued
13. Beautiful - Gorgeous, attractive, lovely
14. Ugly - Unattractive, hideous, unsightly
15. Happy - Content, satisfied, pleased
16. Sad - Depressed, despondent, downcast
17. Strong - Powerful, sturdy, robust
18. Weak - Feeble, frail, fragile
19. Noisy - Loud, clamorous, boisterous
20. Quiet - Silent, hushed, peaceful

Antonyms - (words with opposite meanings)

1. Big - Small, little

2. Happy - Sad, unhappy
3. Fast - Slow
4. Smart - Dumb, unintelligent
5. Funny - Serious
6. Brave - Cowardly, fearful
7. Angry - Calm, happy
8. Kind - Mean, unkind
9. Tired - Energetic, awake
10. Beautiful - Ugly, unattractive
11. Strong - Weak, feeble
12. Noisy - Quiet, silent