Once upon a time, there was a magical island filled with delicious ice cream. This island, known as the Ice Cream Island, was a paradise for ice cream lovers. It was a place where the sun always shone, and the ice cream never melted. People from all over the world would come to visit and taste the extraordinary flavors. One day, Johnny, a curious and adventurous boy, set off on a journey to the Ice Cream Island.

Johnny sailed across the ocean and reached the island. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw towering mountains made of chocolate ice cream and rivers flowing with strawberry syrup. As Johnny explored further, he discovered a hidden cave guarded by a mischievous ice cream troll. The troll challenged Johnny to a game – if he won, Johnny would have to share his favorite ice cream flavor with everyone on the island, but if Johnny won, he would be given a lifetime supply of ice cream.

Johnny accepted the challenge and played a game of tic-tac-toe with the troll. It was a tough battle, but Johnny managed to outsmart the troll and won the game. As promised, the ice cream troll revealed a secret treasure chest full of golden ice cream cones. Johnny couldn’t believe his luck! He decided to share the ice cream with everyone on the island, spreading joy and laughter.

News of Johnny’s generous act quickly spread, and the Ice Cream Island became more popular than ever. People flocked to the island, not just to taste the delicious ice cream but also to learn from Johnny’s act of kindness. Together, they celebrated and enjoyed their ice creams, inspired by Johnny’s selflessness.

And so, the Ice Cream Island became a symbol of joy, friendship, and generosity. Johnny’s adventure taught everyone that true happiness lies in sharing and caring for others. From that day forward, the people of the Ice Cream Island lived their lives with kindness, always ready to lend a helping hand and share their ice creams with those in need. The island remained a magical and sweet place, where ice cream never ran out, and laughter filled the air.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the name of the island in the story?
2. What were the mountains made of on the Ice Cream Island?
3. Who challenged Johnny to a game in the hidden cave?
4. What was the prize for winning the game against the ice cream troll?
5. What did Johnny decide to do with his prize?
6. How did news of Johnny’s act of generosity spread?
7. What did the people of the Ice Cream Island learn from Johnny’s adventure?
8. What were the qualities that the Ice Cream Island symbolized?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, there was a magical island filled with (1)______ ice cream. This island, known as the Ice Cream Island, was a (2)______ for ice cream lovers. It was a place where the sun always shone, and the ice cream never melted. People from all over the world would come to visit and taste the extraordinary flavors. One day, Johnny, a curious and adventurous boy, set off on a (3)______ to the Ice Cream Island.

Johnny sailed across the (4)______ and reached the island. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw towering mountains made of chocolate ice cream and rivers flowing with strawberry syrup. As (5)______ explored further, he discovered a hidden cave (6)______ by a mischievous ice cream troll. The troll challenged Johnny to a game – if he won, Johnny would have to share his favorite ice cream flavor with everyone on the (7)______, but if Johnny won, he would be given a lifetime supply of ice cream.

Johnny (8)______ the challenge and played a game of tic-tac-toe with the troll. It was a tough battle, but Johnny managed to outsmart the troll and won the game. As (9)______, the ice cream troll revealed a secret treasure chest full of golden ice cream cones. Johnny couldn’t believe his luck! He decided to share the ice cream with everyone on the island, (10)______ joy and laughter.

News of Johnny’s (11)______ act quickly spread, and the Ice Cream Island became more (12)______ than ever. People flocked to the island, not just to taste the delicious ice cream but also to learn from Johnny’s act of kindness. Together, they celebrated and enjoyed their ice creams, inspired by Johnny’s selflessness.

And so, the Ice Cream Island became a symbol of joy, friendship, and generosity. Johnny’s adventure taught everyone that true happiness lies in sharing and (13)______ for (14)______. From that day forward, the people of the Ice Cream Island lived their lives with (15)______, always ready to lend a helping hand and (16)______ their ice creams with those in need. The island remained a magical and sweet place, where ice cream never ran out, and laughter filled the air.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream and why?
2. How would you feel if you had a lifetime supply of ice cream? Why?
3. Do you think it’s important to share with others? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever done something generous or kind for someone? Can you tell us about it?
5. How do you think the people on the Ice Cream Island felt when they heard about Johnny’s act of kindness?
6. Do you believe that true happiness comes from sharing and caring for others? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever been to a place that made you feel joyful and happy? Can you describe it?
8. How do you think the ice cream troll felt after losing the game to Johnny? Why?
9. Do you think it’s important to celebrate and enjoy life’s simple pleasures, like ice cream? Why or why not?
10. What do you think the people on the Ice Cream Island learned from Johnny’s adventure?
11. How would you feel if you lived on the Ice Cream Island? Why?
12. Do you think it’s possible for a place to be truly magical? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. magical
2. paradise
3. extraordinary
4. curious
5. adventurous
6. towering
7. mischievous
8. challenge
9. outsmart
10. treasure
11. generous
12. flocked
13. selflessness
14. symbol
15. laughter

Meanings:
(A) An emblem or representation of an idea, quality, or concept
(B) Gathered or came together in large numbers
(C) Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences
(D) Having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers
(E) Playfully causing trouble or acting in a deceitful manner
(F) To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being clever or cunning
(G) Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected
(H) A place of ideal beauty or loveliness, often associated with bliss and happiness
(I) Eager to know or learn something
(J) A collection of valuable items discovered or acquired, often considered precious
(K) Beyond what is usual, regular, or established
(L) Very tall or high, often impressively so
(M) The sound of people laughing, often considered a sign of joy or amusement
(N) The quality of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own
(O) A test of one’s abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was the name of the magical island?
(a) Chocolate Island
(b) Paradise Island
(c) Sweet Treat Island
(d) Ice Cream Island

2. What did Johnny have to do if he lost the game with the ice cream troll?
(a) Share his favorite ice cream flavor with everyone on the island
(b) Give the ice cream troll all his money
(c) Leave the Ice Cream Island forever
(d) Become the ice cream troll’s servant

3. What did Johnny find in the hidden cave?
(a) A treasure chest full of golden ice cream cones
(b) A map to another magical island
(c) A magical wand that granted wishes
(d) A secret recipe for the best ice cream in the world

4. How did Johnny win the game against the ice cream troll?
(a) He cheated
(b) He outsmarted the troll
(c) The troll let him win
(d) It was a tie

5. What did Johnny decide to do with the ice cream he won?
(a) Keep it all for himself
(b) Sell it for a profit
(c) Share it with everyone on the island
(d) Give it to the ice cream troll

6. What happened to the Ice Cream Island after Johnny’s act of kindness?
(a) It disappeared
(b) It became more popular than ever
(c) It was taken over by pirates
(d) The ice cream started to melt

7. What did people learn from Johnny’s adventure?
(a) Ice cream is the most important thing in life
(b) It’s important to always win games
(c) True happiness lies in sharing and caring for others
(d) The ice cream troll is a misunderstood creature

8. How did the people of the Ice Cream Island live their lives after Johnny’s adventure?
(a) Selfishly, keeping all the ice cream for themselves
(b) They stopped eating ice cream altogether
(c) They forgot about Johnny’s act of kindness and went back to their old ways
(d) With kindness, always ready to help others and share their ice creams

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The Ice Cream Island is a magical place where the sun always shines and the ice cream never melts.
2. Johnny is outsmarted by the troll and loses the game of tic-tac-toe.
3. Johnny discovers towering mountains made of chocolate ice cream and rivers flowing with strawberry syrup on the Ice Cream Island.
4. Johnny is an uninterested and unadventurous boy who stays home instead of going on a journey to the Ice Cream Island.
5. The ice cream troll challenges Johnny to a game, with the stakes being Johnny’s favorite ice cream flavor or a lifetime supply of ice cream.
6. There is a visible cave on the island guarded by a mischievous ice cream troll.
7. Johnny refuses to share his lifetime supply of ice cream with anyone on the island.
8. Johnny’s act of generosity inspires others on the island to live their lives with kindness and always be ready to help others.
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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. What was the name of the island in the story?
The name of the island was Ice Cream Island.

2. What were the mountains made of on the Ice Cream Island?
The mountains on the Ice Cream Island were made of chocolate ice cream.

3. Who challenged Johnny to a game in the hidden cave?
The ice cream troll challenged Johnny to a game in the hidden cave.

4. What was the prize for winning the game against the ice cream troll?
The prize for winning the game against the ice cream troll was a lifetime supply of ice cream.

5. What did Johnny decide to do with his prize?
Johnny decided to share his prize, the ice cream, with everyone on the island.

6. How did news of Johnny’s act of generosity spread?
News of Johnny’s act of generosity spread quickly, as people from all over the island heard about it and celebrated.

7. What did the people of the Ice Cream Island learn from Johnny’s adventure?
The people of the Ice Cream Island learned that true happiness lies in sharing and caring for others.

8. What were the qualities that the Ice Cream Island symbolized?
The Ice Cream Island symbolized joy, friendship, and generosity.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) delicious
(2) paradise
(3) journey
(4) ocean
(5) Johnny
(6) guarded
(7) island
(8) accepted
(9) promised
(10) spreading
(11) generous
(12) popular
(13) caring
(14) others
(15) kindness
(16) share
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. magical
Answer: (D) Having seemingly supernatural qualities or powers

2. paradise
Answer: (H) A place of ideal beauty or loveliness, often associated with bliss and happiness

3. extraordinary
Answer: (K) Beyond what is usual, regular, or established

4. curious
Answer: (I) Eager to know or learn something

5. adventurous
Answer: (C) Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences

6. towering
Answer: (L) Very tall or high, often impressively so

7. mischievous
Answer: (E) Playfully causing trouble or acting in a deceitful manner

8. challenge
Answer: (O) A test of one’s abilities or resources in a demanding but stimulating undertaking

9. outsmart
Answer: (F) To defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being clever or cunning

10. treasure
Answer: (J) A collection of valuable items discovered or acquired, often considered precious

11. generous
Answer: (G) Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected

12. flocked
Answer: (B) Gathered or came together in large numbers

13. selflessness
Answer: (N) The quality of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own

14. symbol
Answer: (A) An emblem or representation of an idea, quality, or concept

15. laughter
Answer: (M) The sound of people laughing, often considered a sign of joy or amusement
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was the name of the magical island?
Answer: (d) Ice Cream Island

2. What did Johnny have to do if he lost the game with the ice cream troll?
Answer: (a) Share his favorite ice cream flavor with everyone on the island

3. What did Johnny find in the hidden cave?
Answer: (a) A treasure chest full of golden ice cream cones

4. How did Johnny win the game against the ice cream troll?
Answer: (b) He outsmarted the troll

5. What did Johnny decide to do with the ice cream he won?
Answer: (c) Share it with everyone on the island

6. What happened to the Ice Cream Island after Johnny’s act of kindness?
Answer: (b) It became more popular than ever

7. What did people learn from Johnny’s adventure?
Answer: (c) True happiness lies in sharing and caring for others

8. How did the people of the Ice Cream Island live their lives after Johnny’s adventure?
Answer: (d) With kindness, always ready to help others and share their ice creams
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The Ice Cream Island is a magical place where the sun always shines and the ice cream never melts. (Answer: True)
2. Johnny is outsmarted by the troll and loses the game of tic-tac-toe. (Answer: False)
3. Johnny discovers towering mountains made of chocolate ice cream and rivers flowing with strawberry syrup on the Ice Cream Island. (Answer: True)
4. Johnny is an uninterested and unadventurous boy who stays home instead of going on a journey to the Ice Cream Island. (Answer: False)
5. The ice cream troll challenges Johnny to a game, with the stakes being Johnny’s favorite ice cream flavor or a lifetime supply of ice cream. (Answer: True)
6. There is a visible cave on the island guarded by a mischievous ice cream troll. (Answer: False)
7. Johnny refuses to share his lifetime supply of ice cream with anyone on the island. (Answer: False)
8. Johnny’s act of generosity inspires others on the island to live their lives with kindness and always be ready to help others. (Answer: True)
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