1 A New Bicycle

Emma has a new bicycle. It is bright pink and shiny. It was a gift
from her uncle. He hid it behind a bush to surprise her.

When Emma looked behind the bush and saw the bicycle, she
jumped for joy. It was just what she wanted. She gave her uncle a
big hug.

She loves her new bicycle, and she loves her uncle.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What is the title of the story?

2. What does Emma have?
3. Who is it from?
4. What did Emma give him?
5. What is the story about?
2 At The Zoo
First, I saw the bear, then I saw the black;
Then I saw the camel with a hump upon his back;
Then I saw the gray wolf, with mutton in his maw;
Then I saw the wombat waddle in the straw;
Then I saw the elephant- a waving of his trunk;
Then I saw the monkeys- mercy, how unpleasantly they
smelt!

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Which animal does the speaker see first?

2. What special feature of the camel is mentioned?
3. What is the gray wolf carrying in his mouth?
4. What is the wombat doing when the speaker
sees it?
5. How does the speaker feel about the monkeys at
the end of the poem?
3 A Puzzle a Day
Anna and he family love doing puzzles. Anna is best at little
puzzles.

Anna and her brother work on medium-sized puzzles together.

Anna’s brother likes puzzles with cars in them.

When the whole family does a puzzle, they do really big puzzles. It
can take them a week to finish a really big puzzle. Last year, they
did a puzzle with 500 pieces!

Anna tries to finish one small puzzle a day by herself. Her puzzles
have about 50 pieces.

They all glue their favorite puzzles and frame them. The puzzles
look so nice on the walls.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What type of puzzles is Anna best at?

2. Who does Anna work with on medium-sized
puzzles?
3. What kind of puzzles does Anna’s brother like?
4. How long can it take the family to finish a really
big puzzle?
5. What does the family do with their favorite puzzles
after finishing them?
4 The Thunderstorm
The kids were outside playing catch. They heard a rumble in the sky.

They didn’t want to stop playing, but they knew it wasn’t safe to be
out in a storm. Also, they did not want to get wet.

They decided to go inside and play a board game. They loved

listening to the thunder as they played their game.

The kids went outside again after the storm had passed. They saw a
rainbow.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What were the kids doing before they heard the

rumble in the sky?
2. Why did the kids decide to stop playing outside?
3. What did the kids choose to do after going inside?
4. What did the kids see after the storm had passed?
5. How did the kids feel about the thunder while they
were indoors?
5 A Visit to the Water Park
There is a new waterpark in town. We go there on the first day of
summer. It has pools and waterslides. There are sprinklers, too.
The slides are scary at first. After the first ride, we love the water
slides.

The sprinklers are cool on hot days. One of the pools makes its
own waves. All the kids try to surf the waves. It is really fun.

The water park can be very crowded. There are many kids and
adults, but they do not allow pets.

We really like the ice cream at a snack bar. They also sell pop and
donuts.

We all love the new water park.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Where do the people go on the first day of summer?

2. What kinds of attractions does the water park
have?
3. How do the kids feel about the water slides at first?
4. What is special about one of the pools?
5. Who is allowed in the water park, and who is not
allowed?
6 Dessert T ime!
Yum! It is time for dessert.

First T im gets a cookie. Next, Jan gets some cake. Then, Ben
gets a donut. Last, Deb gets some pie.

Oh, no! There’s none left for Sam! What will he do?

First, T im shares his cookie. Next, Jan shares her cake.

Then, Ben shares his donut. Last, Deb shares her pie.

Yum! Sam and his friends are happy! It is time for dessert!

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What does Tim get for dessert?

2. Who gets cake?
3. What problem happens when it is Sam’s turn?
4. How do Sam’s friends help him?
5. How do Sam and his friends feel at the end of the
story?
7 Kitten’s Choice
Kitten plays with her new toy. She loves her new toy. Her brother
likes her new toy, too. When Kitten isn’t playing with it, her
brother takes it to play.

Kitten is having fun. Then, she sees a mouse! She wants to chase
the mouse. If she chases the mouse, her brother will take her toy.

Kitten thinks. She can only choose one thing to play with. If she
picks the mouse, her toy will go away with her brother. If she
picks the toy, the mouse will run away. Which one should Kitten
pick?

Kitten runs after the mouse. She doesn’t see a lot of mice, so that
is more fun. She does not catch the mouse, but she has fun
running after it. Kitten is happy with her choice.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What does Kitten like to play with at the beginning
of the story?
2. Who takes the toy when Kitten is not playing with
it?
3. What two choices does Kitten have to make?
4. What happens when Kitten chooses to chase the
mouse?
5. How does Kitten feel about her choice at the end of
the story?
8 Making Cookies
Greg likes to help his mom make cookies. Chocolate chip cookies
are his favorite. His mom likes them, too.

He adds the chocolate chips to the batter. Then he stirs them in.
He forms the batter into balls and places them on a baking sheet.
His mom places the baking sheet into the oven.

When the cookies are in the oven, Greg licks the last bits of
batter from the bowl. He can hardly wait for the cookies to be
ready.

In 30 minutes, the cookies are finished baking. The cookies are hot
and yummy.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What kind of cookies does Greg like best?

2. What job does Greg do after adding the chocolate
chips to the batter?
3. Who puts the baking sheet into the oven?
4. What does Greg do while the cookies are baking?
5. How long does it take for the cookies to finish
baking?
9 The Puppy and the Kitten
My family just adopted a puppy and a kitten from the animal
shelter. They were so young, they didn’t have even names yet.
We have to think of good names for them.

The puppy likes to jump up. The kitten likes to curl up in our laps.

“What do you want to name them?”, asked mom.

My sister said, “Pounce for the puppy and cuddles for the
kitten.”

We all thought those names were perfect.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Where did the family adopt the puppy and kitten

from?
2. Why didn’t the puppy and kitten already have
names?
3. What does the puppy like to do?
4. Who suggested the names for the animals?
5. What names did the family choose for the puppy
and the kitten?
10 The Boat Parade
The boats are floating along the lakeshore. It is the summer
boat parade. There are motorboats, rowboats, and sailboats.

Jessica’s favorite is the yellow motor boat with the flag. The
rowboat decorated with flowers is Lisa’s favorite. Tony likes the
purple sailboat.

The boats float by one at a time. The people on the boats were
at the crowds. The crowds cheer the boats.

The boat parade is so much fun to watch. It is the best part of

the summer.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What season is the boat parade held in?

2. What kinds of boats are in the parade?
3. Which boat is Jessica’s favorite?
4. Who likes the purple sailboat?
5. How do the crowds react to the boats as they
float by?
11 Homework or Video Games
Brad loves to play video games. His favorites are Disney games.

Brad got home from school one day, and his mom asked him if
he had homework. He did, but he thought about saying no
because he wanted to play his games.

Then he changed his mind. He knew that if he lied, he would lose

his games for a week.

He did his homework first and still had time to play two games
before dinner. He knows it is best to be honest.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What does Brad love to do in his free time?

2. What kind of video games are Brad’s favorites?
3. What did Brad’s mom ask him when he got home
from school?
4. Why did Brad decide not to lie about his
homework?
5. What happened after Brad finished his
homework?
12 Shoveling Snow
I want a new toy. Mom says toys cost a lot of money. How
can I get money. How can I get money? I look outside. There’s
a lot of snow!

Mom says I can earn money if I shovel our driveway. I do. It is

fun! I do not have enough money for a new toy.

I look around. Mrs. Jen has a shovel. Can I shovel her

driveway? She says yes! I almost have enough money for my
new toy.

Mr. Tom has a shovel. Can I shovel his driveway? He says yes!
I can get my new toy!

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Why does the child want money?

2. What does Mom say the child can do to earn
money?
3. Whose driveway does the child shovel first?
4. Why does the child shovel Mrs. Jen’s and Mr.
Tom’s driveways?
5. How does the story end?
13 Peanuts and Popcorn
John is going to a baseball game with his aunt. He can’t
wait to get there. It is the first game of the season. The
stadium is almost full.

He loves to watch baseball, but his favorite part of going to

games is eating the snacks. There are many different
snacks at baseball games.

A man in a red hat walks up and down the aisles selling

peanuts and popcorn.

Guess which is John’s favorite.

John likes them both. He especially likes mixing peanuts

and popcorn together. If he is really hungry, he will have a
hot dog.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Who is John going to the baseball game with?

2. Why is this baseball game special for John?
3. What is John’s favorite part of going to baseball
games?
4. What snacks does the man in the red hat sell?
5. What does John eat if he is really hungry?
14 Apples
Do you like apples? Apples can be red, yellow, or green. Each
color tastes different. They are fruit. You can make apples into
treats.

Apples grow on trees. They finish growing in the fall. Then you
can pick them to eat. When you pick an apple, you twist it and
then pull it off the tree.

There are five parts of an apple. The outside is the skin. The
inside is the flesh. There are seeds inside of the apple. The stem
is on top. Some apples have leaves by the stem. What else do
you know about apples?

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What colors can apples be?

2. When do apples finish growing?
3. How do you pick an apple from a tree?
4. What are two parts of an apple mentioned in the
passage?
5. What can you make apples into?
15 All About Bears
There are many kinds of bears. Some bears live in warm places,
like sun bears. Some bears live in cold places, like polar bears.
Bears are different colors, too. They can be white, brown, or
black. Some bears eat plants, and some bears eat animals.

Bears have long snouts, or noses. They have claws and fur, too.
Baby bears are called cubs.

When it gets cold, bears sleep in dens for the winter. Dens can
be in trees or caves. When they are sleeping all winter, it’s called
hibernating. Bears do not eat when they are hibernating.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What are two places where bears can live?

2. What colors can bears be?
3. What do some bears eat?
4. What are baby bears called?
5. What is it called when bears sleep all winter in
dens?
16 How to T ie Your Shoes
First, make an “X” with the laces. Take the bottom lace and put
it in the space between the shoe and middle of the “X”. Pull
the ends of the laces tight.

Next, make a loop with each lace. Make an “X” with both
loops. Take the bottom loop and put it in the space between
the shoe and the middle of the “X”. Pull both loops tight.

Last, do the steps again on your other shoe. Pat yourself on

the back. You tied your shoes!

It will take you a few times to get it right. Keep on practicing!

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What is the first thing you do with the laces?

2. What do you make after pulling the laces
tight the first time?
3. What shape do the loops make?
4. What should you do after tying one shoe?
5. What does the passage say to do if tying your
shoes is hard at first?
17 Sun, Stars, and Moon
In the sky, you can see the sun, stars, and the moon.

The sun is up during the day. It is very hot. The sun gives
us light and heat. Plants need the sun to grow.

We can see the stars at night. They give off light and
heat, like the sun. That is because the sun is a star, too!
There are more stars than we can count.

Some people see shapes in the stars. A group of stars

that make a shape is called a constellation. Have you
ever seen the Big Dipper? That is a constellation!

The moon is out at night. Sometimes we can still see it

during the day. It does not give off light and heat.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What can you see in the sky?

2. When is the sun in the sky, and what does it
give us?
3. When can we see the stars?
4. What is a group of stars that make a shape
called?
5. What gives off light and heat? What doesn’t?
18 Summer Nights
It is nighttime in the summer. Luke, Jake, and Connor look up
at the sky. Jake sees the Milky Way. Luke points to the
moon. It is a half moon. Connor looks at all of the bright
stars.

After they study the sky, the collect fireflies in a jar. They
hear an owl hoot loudly from a nearby tree.

The boys love being outside on summer nights. They sleep in

a tent so they can stay out all night.

When they are ready to go to bed, they climbed into the tent
and used the fireflies as a nightlight.

They let the fireflies go in the morning so they can catch

them again the next time they sleep outside.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What time of year is it in the story?

2. What does Jake see in the sky?
3. What sound do the boys hear near the tree?
4. Where do the boys sleep so they can stay
outside all night?
5. What do they do with the fireflies in the
morning?
19 Monster Learns Rules
One day, a monster came to our classroom. He didn’t know
any of the rules!

We have to show him how to sit on the carpet. We had to

show him how to use a quiet voice. We had to show him how
to use supplies.

We went to P.E. class. Monster tried to sit on the carpet.

Monster! We don’t have to sit on the carpet in the gym!
Monster tried to use a quiet voice. No, Monster! We don’t
have to be quiet in the gym. Monster didn’t know what to
do with the supplies. We showed him how to throw a ball.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. Who came to the classroom one day?

2. What are two rules the students had to teach the
monster?
3. Where did the class go after being in the
classroom?
4. Why didn’t the monster need to use a quiet voice
in the gym?
5. What did the students show the monster how to
do with the supplies?
20 Going to the Movies
My class is going to the movies on a field trip next week. We
have to get permission slips signed before we go. We also
need to ask our parents if they will drive to the movie theater.
We are going to see a movie that tells a story from a book we
read. We love it when movies are made from books. It is fun
to compare the movie to the book. I usually like the book
better.

We get to the movie early so we can buy popcorn. Some of us

buy candy and slashes, too. We all enjoy watching the movie.
When we return to school, we talk about things that were in
the movie and the book. The movie and the book are similar.
We all agree that we like the book better, though. Books let
you picture the characters any way you want to picture them.

Answer the following questions in complete

sentences:

1. What does the class need before going on the

field trip?
2. Who might drive the students to the movie
theater?
3. What kind of movie are they going to see?
4. What do some students buy before the movie
starts?
5. Why do the students usually like the book
better than the movie?