Once upon a time, in the beautiful blue ocean, there was a dolphin named Flip. Flip was an exceptional dancer and loved to perform his graceful moves for all the sea creatures. His dolphin friends would gather around and watch in awe as he glided through the water, twisting and turning with elegance. Flip had dreams of joining the famous Water Ballet Show and becoming the star of the ocean.

One sunny day, Flip noticed a flier pinned to a coral reef. It announced auditions for the Water Ballet Show. Excited, Flip practiced even harder, perfecting his dance routine. However, there was one big problem – Flip couldn’t leap high enough out of the water to be seen by the judges. Determined not to give up on his dreams, Flip came up with a crazy idea.

He approached his seagull friend, Squawk, and asked for his assistance. Squawk hesitated at first, thinking it was a joke to see a dolphin and a seagull team up. But when Flip explained that he needed Squawk’s help to lift him higher, Squawk couldn’t resist the idea. Together, they started training for their grand performance.

On the day of the auditions, the Water Ballet Show was packed with sea creatures eager to see the talented performers. As Flip and Squawk stepped onto the stage, the crowd was puzzled – what could a dolphin and a seagull do together? Flip grinned confidently at the skeptical audience. With a powerful leap from the water, Squawk propelled Flip high into the air, creating a mesmerizing display of acrobatics.

The judges were speechless, the crowd was amazed, and the other contestants were in awe. Flip and Squawk’s performance was a huge success, and they were selected to headline the Water Ballet Show. Not only did Flip achieve his dreams, but he also taught everyone an important lesson – never underestimate the power of teamwork. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from; when you work together, you can achieve the impossible. And so, Flip became the shining star of the ocean, inspiring others to pursue their passions and embrace the power of unity.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1) What was Flip’s dream?
2) How did Flip find out about the auditions for the Water Ballet Show?
3) Why couldn’t Flip be seen by the judges during his dance routine?
4) Who did Flip ask for help, and why?
5) How did Flip and Squawk train for their performance?
6) What was the audience’s initial reaction when Flip and Squawk stepped onto the stage?
7) How did Flip and Squawk’s performance affect the judges, the crowd, and the other contestants?
8) What lesson did Flip teach everyone through his success?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in the beautiful blue ocean, there was a (1)______ named Flip. Flip was an exceptional dancer and loved to perform his graceful moves for all the sea creatures. His dolphin friends would (2)______ around and watch in awe as he glided through the water, twisting and turning with elegance. Flip had dreams of joining the famous Water (3)______ Show and becoming the star of the ocean.

One sunny day, Flip noticed a flier pinned to a coral reef. It announced (4)______ for the Water Ballet Show. Excited, Flip practiced even harder, perfecting his dance (5)______. However, there was one big problem – Flip couldn’t leap high enough out of the water to be seen by the judges. Determined not to give up on his dreams, Flip came up with a crazy idea.

He approached his seagull friend, Squawk, and (6)______ for his assistance. Squawk (7)______ at first, (8)______ it was a joke to see a dolphin and a seagull team up. But when Flip explained that he needed Squawk’s help to lift him higher, Squawk couldn’t resist the idea. Together, they started (9)______ for their grand (10)______.

On the day of the auditions, the Water Ballet Show was packed with sea creatures eager to see the talented performers. As Flip and Squawk stepped onto the stage, the crowd was puzzled – what could a dolphin and a seagull do together? Flip grinned confidently at the skeptical (11)______. With a powerful leap from the (12)______, Squawk propelled Flip high into the air, creating a mesmerizing display of acrobatics.

The judges were speechless, the crowd was amazed, and the other contestants were in awe. Flip and Squawk’s performance was a huge (13)______, and they were selected to headline the Water Ballet Show. Not only did Flip achieve his dreams, but he also taught everyone an important lesson – never underestimate the (14)______ of teamwork. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from; when you work together, you can achieve the impossible. And so, Flip became the shining star of the ocean, inspiring (15)______ to pursue their passions and (16)______ the power of unity.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a dream that you have for yourself?
2. How would you feel if you had a special talent that you wanted to share with others?
3. Do you think it’s important to never give up on your dreams? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever had to come up with a creative solution to overcome a problem? What was it?
5. How do you think Flip felt when he couldn’t leap high enough for the auditions? Why?
6. Do you think it’s important to ask for help when you need it? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever teamed up with someone to accomplish a goal? What was it like?
8. How do you think Flip’s friends felt when they saw his performance? Why?
9. Do you think it’s important to support and encourage your friends’ dreams? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever been surprised by someone’s abilities or talents? Can you give an example?
11. How do you think the other contestants felt when Flip and Squawk were selected to headline the show? Why?
12. Do you think teamwork is important in achieving success? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. exceptional
2. graceful
3. elegance
4. auditions
5. routine
6. determined
7. assistance
8. hesitated
9. skeptical
10. propelled
11. mesmerizing
12. speechless
13. acrobatics
14. contestants
15. unity

Meanings:
(A) Doubtful or questioning the truth or validity of something
(B) Tryouts or tests to select performers or participants for a show or event
(C) Pushed or moved forward with force
(D) Extraordinary or outstanding in a way that draws attention
(E) Having a strong resolve or firmness of purpose
(F) Individuals who take part in a competition or challenge
(G) The quality of being tasteful and refined in appearance or manner
(H) Help or support provided to someone in need
(I) Moving in a smooth, attractive way, with controlled and fluid movements
(J) A set sequence of actions or steps performed regularly
(K) Paused or showed reluctance before deciding
(L) The performance of spectacular gymnastic feats or stunts
(M) Captivating or holding the attention in an almost magical way
(N) Rendered unable to speak or express oneself due to amazement or shock
(O) The state of being joined as a whole or the act of forming a single entity
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was Flip’s dream?
(a) To join the Water Ballet Show
(b) To become a seagull
(c) To become a shark
(d) To become a clown

2. What was the problem Flip faced during auditions?
(a) He couldn’t leap high enough out of the water
(b) He couldn’t remember his dance routine
(c) He had stage fright
(d) He didn’t have a partner

3. Who did Flip ask for help?
(a) Bubbles the fish
(b) Sandy the crab
(c) Flip didn’t ask for help
(d) Squawk the seagull

4. How did Squawk help Flip during their performance?
(a) Squawk danced alongside Flip
(b) Squawk lifted Flip high into the air
(c) Squawk sang a song for Flip
(d) Squawk did a magic trick for Flip

5. How did the crowd react to Flip and Squawk’s performance?
(a) They were bored
(b) They were amazed
(c) They were confused
(d) They were angry

6. What lesson did Flip teach everyone?
(a) Dolphins are better dancers than seagulls
(b) It’s important to practice every day
(c) Dreams don’t come true
(d) Never underestimate the power of teamwork

7. What was the outcome of Flip and Squawk’s audition?
(a) They were rejected and told to try again next year
(b) They were given a participation trophy
(c) They were selected to headline the Water Ballet Show
(d) They were asked to leave the stage immediately

8. What did Flip become after his successful audition?
(a) A famous singer
(b) A professional surfer
(c) The shining star of the ocean
(d) A clown at a circus

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Flip comes up with the idea to team up with his seagull friend, Squawk, to lift him higher during his performance.
2. Flip’s journey fails to demonstrate the importance of teamwork and does not inspire others to pursue their passions.
3. Flip is a dolphin who hates to dance and has no interest in joining the Water Ballet Show.
4. Flip discovers auditions for the Water Ballet Show and practices even harder to perfect his routine.
5. Flip’s biggest challenge is being able to leap high enough out of the water to be seen by the judges.
6. Despite skepticism from the audience, Flip and Squawk’s performance is a huge success and they are selected to headline the show.
7. Flip’s dolphin friends are unimpressed by his awkward moves and stay away from him during his performance.
8. Flip and Squawk train together for their grand performance in the Water Ballet Show.
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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 was Flip’s dream?
Flip’s dream was to join the famous Water Ballet Show and become the star of the ocean.

2) How did Flip find out about the auditions for the Water Ballet Show?
Flip found out about the auditions for the Water Ballet Show by seeing a flier pinned to a coral reef.

3) Why couldn’t Flip be seen by the judges during his dance routine?
Flip couldn’t be seen by the judges during his dance routine because he couldn’t leap high enough out of the water.

4) Who did Flip ask for help, and why?
Flip asked his seagull friend, Squawk, for help because he needed Squawk’s assistance to lift him higher.

5) How did Flip and Squawk train for their performance?
Flip and Squawk trained for their performance by practicing together and perfecting their routine.

6) What was the audience’s initial reaction when Flip and Squawk stepped onto the stage?
The audience was puzzled when Flip and Squawk stepped onto the stage, wondering what a dolphin and a seagull could do together.

7) How did Flip and Squawk’s performance affect the judges, the crowd, and the other contestants?
Flip and Squawk’s performance amazed the judges, left the crowd in awe, and made the other contestants feel inspired and in awe.

8) What lesson did Flip teach everyone through his success?
Flip taught everyone the lesson that teamwork is powerful and that when you work together, you can achieve the impossible.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) dolphin
(2) gather
(3) Ballet
(4) auditions
(5) routine
(6) asked
(7) hesitated
(8) thinking
(9) training
(10) performance
(11) audience
(12) water
(13) success
(14) power
(15) others
(16) embrace
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. exceptional
Answer: (D) Extraordinary or outstanding in a way that draws attention

2. graceful
Answer: (I) Moving in a smooth, attractive way, with controlled and fluid movements

3. elegance
Answer: (G) The quality of being tasteful and refined in appearance or manner

4. auditions
Answer: (B) Tryouts or tests to select performers or participants for a show or event

5. routine
Answer: (J) A set sequence of actions or steps performed regularly

6. determined
Answer: (E) Having a strong resolve or firmness of purpose

7. assistance
Answer: (H) Help or support provided to someone in need

8. hesitated
Answer: (K) Paused or showed reluctance before deciding

9. skeptical
Answer: (A) Doubtful or questioning the truth or validity of something

10. propelled
Answer: (C) Pushed or moved forward with force

11. mesmerizing
Answer: (M) Captivating or holding the attention in an almost magical way

12. speechless
Answer: (N) Rendered unable to speak or express oneself due to amazement or shock

13. acrobatics
Answer: (L) The performance of spectacular gymnastic feats or stunts

14. contestants
Answer: (F) Individuals who take part in a competition or challenge

15. unity
Answer: (O) The state of being joined as a whole or the act of forming a single entity
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was Flip’s dream?
Answer: (a) To join the Water Ballet Show

2. What was the problem Flip faced during auditions?
Answer: (a) He couldn’t leap high enough out of the water

3. Who did Flip ask for help?
Answer: (d) Squawk the seagull

4. How did Squawk help Flip during their performance?
Answer: (b) Squawk lifted Flip high into the air

5. How did the crowd react to Flip and Squawk’s performance?
Answer: (b) They were amazed

6. What lesson did Flip teach everyone?
Answer: (d) Never underestimate the power of teamwork

7. What was the outcome of Flip and Squawk’s audition?
Answer: (c) They were selected to headline the Water Ballet Show

8. What did Flip become after his successful audition?
Answer: (c) The shining star of the ocean
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Flip comes up with the idea to team up with his seagull friend, Squawk, to lift him higher during his performance. (Answer: True)
2. Flip’s journey fails to demonstrate the importance of teamwork and does not inspire others to pursue their passions. (Answer: False)
3. Flip is a dolphin who hates to dance and has no interest in joining the Water Ballet Show. (Answer: False)
4. Flip discovers auditions for the Water Ballet Show and practices even harder to perfect his routine. (Answer: True)
5. Flip’s biggest challenge is being able to leap high enough out of the water to be seen by the judges. (Answer: False)
6. Despite skepticism from the audience, Flip and Squawk’s performance is a huge success and they are selected to headline the show. (Answer: True)
7. Flip’s dolphin friends are unimpressed by his awkward moves and stay away from him during his performance. (Answer: False)
8. Flip and Squawk train together for their grand performance in the Water Ballet Show. (Answer: True)
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