Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Oliver who had always dreamt of having an adventure. One sunny day, while playing in his backyard, Oliver stumbled upon a hidden treasure map that led to the mysterious Emerald Island. Filled with excitement, Oliver decided to embark on an ocean adventure to search for the treasure. With his loyal companion, a mischievous parrot named Polly, by his side, Oliver set sail on a small wooden boat.

As they sailed farther away from the shore, a storm suddenly unleashed its fury upon Oliver and Polly’s tiny boat. The waves grew larger and the wind howled louder. Oliver’s heart raced with fear, but he remembered his father’s advice to remain calm in tough situations. As he held onto the steering wheel tightly, he steered the boat skillfully through the storm, like a true captain.

After hours of battling the angry sea, Oliver and Polly finally reached the shores of Emerald Island. They followed the map’s instructions and stumbled upon some comical creatures – friendly mermaids, talking seashells, and even a dancing octopus. Despite their humorous antics, Oliver could sense danger lurking nearby. Just as they found the treasure chest, a group of mischievous pirates appeared, ready to steal it.

Thinking on his feet, Oliver unleashed his secret weapon – a swarm of ticklish starfish he had discovered earlier. The pirates, unable to stop laughing, were easily overpowered by the jolly starfish, allowing Oliver and Polly to escape with the treasure. With joy in their hearts, they returned home, where they used the treasure to help the poor in their community.

Though Oliver didn’t find gold or jewels, he realized that true treasure lies in kindness and helping others. His ocean adventure had taught him the value of staying brave and resourceful, even in the face of adversity. Oliver’s heart swelled with gratitude for all the wonders of the world, both big and small. From that day on, Oliver and Polly became renowned adventurers, spreading laughter and kindness wherever they went.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What did Oliver find in his backyard that led him on an adventure?
2. Who was Oliver’s loyal companion on his ocean adventure?
3. How did Oliver handle the storm while sailing to Emerald Island?
4. What kind of creatures did Oliver and Polly encounter on Emerald Island?
5. What did Oliver use to overpower the pirates?
6. What did Oliver and Polly do with the treasure they found?
7. What did Oliver learn about true treasure from his adventure?
8. How did Oliver and Polly use their newfound fame as adventurers?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named (1)______ who had always dreamt of having an adventure. One sunny day, while playing in his backyard, Oliver (2)______ upon a hidden (3)______ map that led to the mysterious Emerald Island. (4)______ with excitement, Oliver decided to embark on an ocean adventure to search for the treasure. With his loyal companion, a mischievous parrot named Polly, by his side, Oliver set sail on a small wooden boat.

As they sailed farther away from the shore, a storm suddenly unleashed its fury upon Oliver and Polly’s tiny boat. The waves grew larger and the wind howled louder. Oliver’s heart raced with fear, but he remembered his father’s advice to remain calm in (5)______ situations. As he held onto the (6)______ wheel tightly, he steered the boat skillfully through the storm, like a true captain.

After hours of (7)______ the angry sea, Oliver and Polly finally reached the shores of Emerald Island. They followed the map’s instructions and stumbled upon some (8)______ creatures – friendly mermaids, talking seashells, and even a dancing octopus. Despite their humorous antics, Oliver could sense danger lurking nearby. Just as they found the treasure chest, a group of mischievous pirates appeared, ready to steal it.

Thinking on his feet, Oliver (9)______ his secret weapon – a swarm of ticklish starfish he had (10)______ earlier. The pirates, (11)______ to stop laughing, were easily overpowered by the (12)______ starfish, allowing Oliver and Polly to escape with the treasure. With joy in their hearts, they returned home, where they used the treasure to help the poor in their community.

Though Oliver didn’t find gold or jewels, he realized that true treasure lies in kindness and helping others. His ocean adventure had taught him the (13)______ of staying brave and resourceful, even in the face of adversity. Oliver’s (14)______ swelled with gratitude for all the wonders of the (15)______, both big and small. From that day on, Oliver and Polly became renowned adventurers, spreading (16)______ and kindness wherever they went.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is an adventure? Why do you think people enjoy having adventures?
2. How would you feel if you found a hidden treasure map? What would you do?
3. Do you think it’s important to remain calm in tough situations? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever experienced a storm? How did it make you feel?
5. Do you think it’s possible to steer a boat through a storm like Oliver did? Why or why not?
6. What do you think the comical creatures on Emerald Island were like? Why?
7. How would you react if you found a group of mischievous pirates? Why?
8. Do you think ticklish starfish would be an effective secret weapon? Why or why not?
9. How do you think Oliver and Polly felt when they escaped with the treasure? Why?
10. Do you think true treasure lies in kindness and helping others? Why or why not?
11. Have you ever had an experience that taught you the value of staying brave and resourceful? Can you share it?
12. Do you think it’s important to spread laughter and kindness? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. resilience
2. treasure
3. adventure
4. storm
5. captain
6. danger
7. pirates
8. treasure chest
9. secret weapon
10. laughter
11. gratitude
12. wonders
13. resourceful
14. kindness
15. poor

Meanings:
(A) People who have little or no money and possessions
(B) An exciting or daring experience
(C) Things that cause astonishment or admiration
(D) Something that is kept secret and can be used to gain an advantage
(E) People who attack and rob ships at sea
(F) A violent disturbance of the atmosphere, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
(G) The quality of being thankful or appreciative
(H) A box or container used to hold valuable items
(I) The ability to recover quickly from difficulties
(J) The sound or action of laughing
(K) A valuable or precious item that is hidden or buried
(L) Skilled at finding ways of dealing with difficult situations
(M) The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
(N) The person in charge of a ship or boat
(O) The state of being exposed to harm or injury
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Oliver find in his backyard?
(a) A lost puppy
(b) A magic wand
(c) A soccer ball
(d) A hidden treasure map

2. What was the name of Oliver’s loyal companion?
(a) Charlie
(b) Max
(c) Lucy
(d) Polly

3. What advice did Oliver’s father give him?
(a) To always be cautious
(b) To remain calm in tough situations
(c) To never go on adventures
(d) To trust strangers

4. How did Oliver and Polly reach Emerald Island?
(a) They flew on a magical carpet
(b) They walked through a secret tunnel
(c) They sailed on a small wooden boat
(d) They rode on a giant turtle

5. What creatures did Oliver and Polly encounter on Emerald Island?
(a) Friendly mermaids, talking seashells, and a dancing octopus
(b) Dragons, unicorns, and fairies
(c) Lions, tigers, and bears
(d) Robots, aliens, and dinosaurs

6. What did Oliver use to overpower the pirates?
(a) A swarm of ticklish starfish
(b) A sword
(c) A magic spell
(d) A loud whistle

7. What did Oliver and Polly do with the treasure?
(a) They kept it for themselves
(b) They buried it on Emerald Island
(c) They used it to help the poor in their community
(d) They gave it to the pirates

8. What did Oliver learn from his ocean adventure?
(a) The importance of finding gold and jewels
(b) The value of staying brave and resourceful
(c) The joy of being a pirate
(d) The dangers of the sea

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Oliver set sail on a large metal boat to search for the treasure.
2. Oliver found a hidden treasure map in his backyard.
3. Pirates appeared on Emerald Island, ready to steal the treasure.
4. Oliver steered the boat skillfully through the storm.
5. Oliver and Polly avoided a storm while sailing to Emerald Island.
6. Oliver and Polly encountered comical creatures on Emerald Island.
7. Oliver used a swarm of fierce starfish to overpower the pirates.
8. Oliver and Polly kept the treasure for themselves and did not help the poor in their community.
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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?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What did Oliver find in his backyard that led him on an adventure?
Oliver found a hidden treasure map in his backyard that led him on an adventure.

2. Who was Oliver’s loyal companion on his ocean adventure?
Oliver’s loyal companion on his ocean adventure was a mischievous parrot named Polly.

3. How did Oliver handle the storm while sailing to Emerald Island?
Oliver remained calm and steered the boat skillfully through the storm, like a true captain.

4. What kind of creatures did Oliver and Polly encounter on Emerald Island?
Oliver and Polly encountered friendly mermaids, talking seashells, and a dancing octopus on Emerald Island.

5. What did Oliver use to overpower the pirates?
Oliver used a swarm of ticklish starfish to overpower the pirates.

6. What did Oliver and Polly do with the treasure they found?
Oliver and Polly used the treasure to help the poor in their community.

7. What did Oliver learn about true treasure from his adventure?
Oliver learned that true treasure lies in kindness and helping others.

8. How did Oliver and Polly use their newfound fame as adventurers?
Oliver and Polly used their newfound fame as adventurers to spread laughter and kindness wherever they went.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Oliver
(2) stumbled
(3) treasure
(4) Filled
(5) tough
(6) steering
(7) battling
(8) comical
(9) unleashed
(10) discovered
(11) unable
(12) jolly
(13) value
(14) heart
(15) world
(16) laughter
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. resilience
Answer: (I) The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

2. treasure
Answer: (K) A valuable or precious item that is hidden or buried

3. adventure
Answer: (B) An exciting or daring experience

4. storm
Answer: (F) A violent disturbance of the atmosphere, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

5. captain
Answer: (N) The person in charge of a ship or boat

6. danger
Answer: (O) The state of being exposed to harm or injury

7. pirates
Answer: (E) People who attack and rob ships at sea

8. treasure chest
Answer: (H) A box or container used to hold valuable items

9. secret weapon
Answer: (D) Something that is kept secret and can be used to gain an advantage

10. laughter
Answer: (J) The sound or action of laughing

11. gratitude
Answer: (G) The quality of being thankful or appreciative

12. wonders
Answer: (C) Things that cause astonishment or admiration

13. resourceful
Answer: (L) Skilled at finding ways of dealing with difficult situations

14. kindness
Answer: (M) The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

15. poor
Answer: (A) People who have little or no money and possessions
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did Oliver find in his backyard?
Answer: (d) A hidden treasure map

2. What was the name of Oliver’s loyal companion?
Answer: (d) Polly

3. What advice did Oliver’s father give him?
Answer: (b) To remain calm in tough situations

4. How did Oliver and Polly reach Emerald Island?
Answer: (c) They sailed on a small wooden boat

5. What creatures did Oliver and Polly encounter on Emerald Island?
Answer: (a) Friendly mermaids, talking seashells, and a dancing octopus

6. What did Oliver use to overpower the pirates?
Answer: (a) A swarm of ticklish starfish

7. What did Oliver and Polly do with the treasure?
Answer: (c) They used it to help the poor in their community

8. What did Oliver learn from his ocean adventure?
Answer: (b) The value of staying brave and resourceful
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Oliver set sail on a large metal boat to search for the treasure. (Answer: False)
2. Oliver found a hidden treasure map in his backyard. (Answer: True)
3. Pirates appeared on Emerald Island, ready to steal the treasure. (Answer: True)
4. Oliver steered the boat skillfully through the storm. (Answer: True)
5. Oliver and Polly avoided a storm while sailing to Emerald Island. (Answer: False)
6. Oliver and Polly encountered comical creatures on Emerald Island. (Answer: True)
7. Oliver used a swarm of fierce starfish to overpower the pirates. (Answer: False)
8. Oliver and Polly kept the treasure for themselves and did not help the poor in their community. (Answer: False)
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