In a colorful village called Whimsytown, three friends wanted an adventure. Freddy the fox, Olga the owl, and Benny the bear were bored of their usual days. One sunny morning, they met at the Silver Hills. Everyone said there were amazing surprises and maybe even a treasure beyond those hills.

As they started climbing, a busy squirrel named Nutty ran by with acorns in his cheeks. He teased them, “Are you looking for treasure or just trouble?” Benny laughed and said, “We’re looking for treasure and fun!” Nutty decided to join them. He thought an adventure would be more exciting with extra jokes and snacks.

On the first hill, they found a big meadow. At the edge was a huge, grumpy troll named Grizzlebump. He said they needed to solve a riddle to pass. Freddy stepped up bravely and asked for the riddle. Grizzlebump asked, “What has keys but can’t open locks?” Nutty quickly answered, “A piano!” The troll laughed and let them go, warning them about the Dancing Daisies ahead.

The Dancing Daisies were flowers that twirled and danced. When the friends got close, they had to dance too! They laughed a lot, especially when Benny fell into the flowers. After dancing, they found a shiny pond that looked like it had stars in it. They realized this was the treasure they were looking for.

As night came, the friends lay by the glowing pond. They understood that real treasure was their fun times together. Nutty smiled and said, “The best part of any journey is the fun we have with friends.” With happy hearts, they walked back to Whimsytown, ready for more adventures in the future.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who are the three friends in the story?

2. What did the friends want to find beyond the Silver Hills?

3. What did Nutty the squirrel have in his cheeks when he ran by?

4. What riddle did the grumpy troll ask the friends?

5. What special thing did the flowers called Dancing Daisies do?

6. What did the friends realize was the real treasure at the end of their adventure?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a (1)______ village (2)______ Whimsytown, three friends wanted an adventure. Freddy the fox, Olga the owl, and Benny the bear were bored of their usual days. One sunny morning, they met at the (3)______ Hills. Everyone said there were amazing surprises and maybe even a treasure beyond those hills.

As they started climbing, a busy squirrel named Nutty ran by with acorns in his cheeks. He teased them, “Are you looking for treasure or just trouble?” (4)______ laughed and said, “We’re looking for treasure and fun!” Nutty decided to (5)______ them. He thought an adventure would be more exciting with extra jokes and snacks.

On the first hill, they found a big meadow. At the edge was a huge, grumpy troll named Grizzlebump. He said they needed to solve a riddle to pass. (6)______ stepped up bravely and asked for the riddle. Grizzlebump asked, “What has keys but can’t open locks?” Nutty quickly answered, “A piano!” The troll (7)______ and let them go, (8)______ them about the Dancing Daisies ahead.

The Dancing Daisies were (9)______ that twirled and danced. When the friends got close, they had to dance too! They laughed a lot, especially when Benny fell into the flowers. After dancing, they found a shiny pond that looked like it had stars in it. They realized this was the treasure they were looking for.

As night came, the (10)______ lay by the glowing pond. They understood that real treasure was their fun times together. Nutty smiled and said, “The best (11)______ of any journey is the fun we have with friends.” With happy hearts, they walked back to Whimsytown, ready for more (12)______ in the future.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is your favorite adventure you have ever had?

2. How would you feel if you found a treasure?

3. Do you like to solve riddles? Why or why not?

4. What is a fun game you like to play with your friends?

5. How do you feel when you dance?

6. Do you think friends make adventures more fun? Why?

7. What is a special place you like to visit with your friends?

8. How would you feel if you saw dancing flowers? Would you dance with them? Why?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. adventure
2. treasure
3. meadow
4. grumpy
5. riddle
6. twirled
7. glowing
8. journey
9. teased
10. exciting
11. bravely
12. realized

Meanings:
(A) Understood or figured out something
(B) A trip from one place to another
(C) A large open field with grass and flowers
(D) Showing courage, not afraid
(E) A fun and exciting trip or experience
(F) In a bad mood, often complaining
(G) Made fun of someone in a playful way
(H) Shining with a soft light
(I) Spun around quickly
(J) A tricky question or puzzle to solve
(K) Full of thrill and interest
(L) Something valuable or precious, often hidden
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What animal is Freddy?
(a) A bear
(b) A fox
(c) An owl
(d) A squirrel

2. Who joins the friends on their adventure?
(a) Grizzlebump the troll
(b) A dancing daisy
(c) A shiny pond
(d) Nutty the squirrel

3. What does Grizzlebump ask the friends to solve?
(a) A puzzle
(b) A maze
(c) A riddle
(d) A song

4. What is the answer to Grizzlebump’s riddle?
(a) A piano
(b) A key
(c) A treasure chest
(d) A door

5. What do the Dancing Daisies do?
(a) They sing songs
(b) They twirl and dance
(c) They grow taller
(d) They change colors

6. What do the friends discover at the shiny pond?
(a) A boat
(b) A hidden cave
(c) A treasure
(d) A waterfall

7. What do the friends realize is the real treasure?
(a) Their fun times together
(b) The shiny pond
(c) The treasure map
(d) The Dancing Daisies

8. What does Nutty say about the journey?
(a) The best part is finding treasure
(b) The best part is solving riddles
(c) The best part is climbing hills
(d) The best part is the fun with friends

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Three friends named Freddy, Olga, and Benny wanted to go on an adventure.
2. The friends had to sing when they reached the Dancing Daisies.
3. They encountered a grumpy troll named Grizzlebump who challenged them with a riddle.
4. A squirrel named Nutty joined them on their adventure.
5. The story takes place in a dull village called Whimsytown.
6. Nutty answered the troll’s riddle correctly, allowing them to pass.
7. By the beginning of the story, they realized that the real treasure was the sorrow they had together.
8. They met at a place called Gold Hills to start their journey.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this story in two sentences. Here are some hints:
Who are the main characters?
What happens in the story?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who are the three friends in the story?
Freddy the fox, Olga the owl, and Benny the bear.

2. What did the friends want to find beyond the Silver Hills?
They wanted to find treasure and have fun.

3. What did Nutty the squirrel have in his cheeks when he ran by?
He had acorns in his cheeks.

4. What riddle did the grumpy troll ask the friends?
He asked, “What has keys but can’t open locks?”

5. What special thing did the flowers called Dancing Daisies do?
The Dancing Daisies twirled and danced.

6. What did the friends realize was the real treasure at the end of their adventure?
They realized that the real treasure was having fun together.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) colorful
(2) called
(3) Silver
(4) Benny
(5) join
(6) Freddy
(7) laughed
(8) warning
(9) flowers
(10) friends
(11) part
(12) adventures
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. adventure
Answer: (E) A fun and exciting trip or experience

2. treasure
Answer: (L) Something valuable or precious, often hidden

3. meadow
Answer: (C) A large open field with grass and flowers

4. grumpy
Answer: (F) In a bad mood, often complaining

5. riddle
Answer: (J) A tricky question or puzzle to solve

6. twirled
Answer: (I) Spun around quickly

7. glowing
Answer: (H) Shining with a soft light

8. journey
Answer: (B) A trip from one place to another

9. teased
Answer: (G) Made fun of someone in a playful way

10. exciting
Answer: (K) Full of thrill and interest

11. bravely
Answer: (D) Showing courage, not afraid

12. realized
Answer: (A) Understood or figured out something
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What animal is Freddy?
Answer: (b) A fox

2. Who joins the friends on their adventure?
Answer: (d) Nutty the squirrel

3. What does Grizzlebump ask the friends to solve?
Answer: (c) A riddle

4. What is the answer to Grizzlebump’s riddle?
Answer: (a) A piano

5. What do the Dancing Daisies do?
Answer: (b) They twirl and dance

6. What do the friends discover at the shiny pond?
Answer: (c) A treasure

7. What do the friends realize is the real treasure?
Answer: (a) Their fun times together

8. What does Nutty say about the journey?
Answer: (d) The best part is the fun with friends
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Three friends named Freddy, Olga, and Benny wanted to go on an adventure. (Answer: True)
2. The friends had to sing when they reached the Dancing Daisies. (Answer: False)
3. They encountered a grumpy troll named Grizzlebump who challenged them with a riddle. (Answer: True)
4. A squirrel named Nutty joined them on their adventure. (Answer: True)
5. The story takes place in a dull village called Whimsytown. (Answer: False)
6. Nutty answered the troll’s riddle correctly, allowing them to pass. (Answer: True)
7. By the beginning of the story, they realized that the real treasure was the sorrow they had together. (Answer: False)
8. They met at a place called Gold Hills to start their journey. (Answer: False)
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