Once upon a time, in the magical land of Miravia, there was a famous amusement park called Funlandia. Among the many attractions in Funlandia, there was a mysterious maze known as the Maze of Mirrors. This maze was said to be the trickiest and most perplexing maze in the entire kingdom. It was not for the faint of heart, but for those who were brave and clever.

One sunny morning, a young girl named Mia and her best friend, Ben, decided to take on the challenge of the Maze of Mirrors. They eagerly entered the maze, armed with courage and determination. As they ventured deeper into the maze, they couldn’t help but notice their reflections in the countless mirrors that lined the walls. It was confusing and disorienting, but they pressed on.

Suddenly, Mia saw what appeared to be an exit ahead. Excitedly, she rushed towards it, only to crash into the mirror. The mirror shattered into a thousand pieces, leaving Mia unharmed but covered in silly string! Ben burst into laughter as Mia stood there, looking like a rainbow-colored octopus. They realized that the maze was full of hilarious surprises, and they had to be careful not to fall for its tricks.

After several wrong turns and more ludicrous surprises, Mia and Ben found themselves at a dead end. Before them stood a giant mirror, reflecting their puzzled expressions. Just as they were about to give up, Ben noticed something peculiar. He waved his hand, and the reflection in the mirror waved back. It was an actual exit cleverly disguised as a mirror!

As Mia and Ben exited the Maze of Mirrors, they felt a sense of accomplishment. They had faced countless challenges, emerged victorious, and shared many laughs along the way. They realized that life itself could sometimes be like a maze, full of twists, turns, and unexpected surprises. The key was to stay brave, never give up, and embrace the humor in every situation.

From that day forward, Mia and Ben became known as the heroes of the Maze of Mirrors. They taught others the importance of perseverance and finding joy in life’s challenges. Every year, they would return to Funlandia and share their story, inspiring children and adults alike. The Maze of Mirrors became a symbol of resilience and laughter, a reminder that even in the trickiest of mazes, there is always a way out.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the name of the amusement park in the story?
2. What was the name of the maze in Funlandia?
3. How did Mia and Ben feel as they entered the Maze of Mirrors?
4. What happened when Mia rushed towards what she thought was an exit?
5. How did Mia look after crashing into the mirror?
6. How did Mia and Ben find the actual exit in the Maze of Mirrors?
7. How did Mia and Ben feel after successfully completing the maze?
8. What did Mia and Ben teach others after their experience in the Maze of Mirrors?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in the magical land of Miravia, there was a famous amusement park (1)______ Funlandia. Among the many attractions in Funlandia, there was a mysterious maze known as the Maze of Mirrors. This maze was said to be the trickiest and most perplexing maze in the entire kingdom. It was not for the faint of heart, but for those who were brave and clever.

One sunny (2)______, a young girl named Mia and her best (3)______, Ben, decided to take on the challenge of the Maze of Mirrors. They eagerly entered the maze, armed with courage and determination. As they (4)______ deeper into the maze, they couldn’t help but (5)______ their reflections in the countless mirrors that lined the walls. It was confusing and disorienting, but they pressed on.

Suddenly, Mia saw what appeared to be an exit ahead. Excitedly, she rushed towards it, only to crash into the mirror. The mirror shattered into a thousand pieces, leaving Mia unharmed but covered in (6)______ string! Ben burst into (7)______ as Mia stood there, looking like a rainbow-colored octopus. They realized that the maze was full of hilarious surprises, and they had to be (8)______ not to fall for its tricks.

After several wrong turns and more ludicrous surprises, Mia and Ben found themselves at a dead end. Before them stood a giant mirror, reflecting their (9)______ expressions. Just as they were about to give up, Ben noticed something peculiar. He waved his hand, and the (10)______ in the mirror waved back. It was an (11)______ exit cleverly disguised as a mirror!

As Mia and Ben exited the Maze of Mirrors, they felt a sense of accomplishment. They had faced countless challenges, emerged victorious, and shared many laughs along the way. They (12)______ that life itself could sometimes be like a maze, full of twists, turns, and unexpected surprises. The key was to stay brave, never give up, and embrace the humor in every situation.

From that day forward, Mia and Ben became known as the heroes of the Maze of (13)______. They taught others the (14)______ of perseverance and finding joy in life’s challenges. Every year, they would return to Funlandia and (15)______ their (16)______, inspiring children and adults alike. The Maze of Mirrors became a symbol of resilience and laughter, a reminder that even in the trickiest of mazes, there is always a way out.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is an amusement park? Have you ever been to one? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if you were in a maze with mirrors? Do you like mazes? Why or why not?
3. Have you ever faced a challenge that required bravery and determination? Can you share your experience?
4. Do you think it’s important to stay positive and find humor in difficult situations? Why or why not?
5. What do you think the author means when they say “life itself could sometimes be like a maze”? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to persevere and not give up? How did you feel afterwards?
7. How do you think Mia and Ben felt when they found the exit disguised as a mirror? Have you ever experienced a similar feeling of surprise and relief?
8. Do you think it’s important to share stories of triumph and resilience with others? Why or why not?
9. What do you think the Maze of Mirrors represents in the story? Can you think of any real-life situations that could be compared to a maze of mirrors?
10. How would you feel if you were known as a hero like Mia and Ben? Do you think it’s important to be recognized for your accomplishments? Why or why not?
11. Have you ever been inspired by someone’s story? Can you share an example?
12. How do you think the Maze of Mirrors impacted the kingdom of Miravia? Do you think it changed the way people approached challenges? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. magical
2. amusement
3. mysterious
4. perplexing
5. faint
6. courage
7. determination
8. disorienting
9. shattered
10. ludicrous
11. cleverly
12. accomplishment
13. perseverance
14. humor
15. resilience

Meanings:
(A) Having a special, enchanting quality that seems to be beyond natural explanation
(B) Causing one to lose a sense of direction, balance, or clarity
(C) Firmness of purpose and the will to achieve a goal
(D) Providing entertainment and enjoyment, often through rides and games
(E) In a manner that is skillfully deceptive or ingenious
(F) Broken into many pieces, often abruptly and violently
(G) Causing confusion because of complexity or ambiguity
(H) So absurd or ridiculous as to be laughable
(I) A feeling of pride or satisfaction from achieving something
(J) The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adversity
(K) Steadfastness and continued effort in spite of difficulties
(L) The quality of being brave and facing fears
(M) Lacking strength or vigor, easily overwhelmed
(N) Full of secrets and difficult to understand or interpret
(O) The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the amusement park in the story?
(a) Funlandia
(b) Adventureland
(c) Wonderworld
(d) Magicland

2. What is the name of the maze in the amusement park?
(a) Mirror Maze Madness
(b) Maze of Mirrors
(c) Tricky Mirror Maze
(d) Mirror Magic Maze

3. What did Mia and Ben notice about the maze?
(a) It was full of traps
(b) It was full of animals
(c) It was full of puzzles
(d) It was full of mirrors

4. What happened when Mia rushed towards what appeared to be an exit?
(a) She found the real exit
(b) She fell into a trap
(c) She got lost in the maze
(d) She crashed into a mirror

5. What did Ben notice about the giant mirror at the dead end?
(a) It was broken
(b) It was a trap
(c) It was actually an exit
(d) It was a reflection

6. What did Mia and Ben feel as they exited the Maze of Mirrors?
(a) Fear
(b) Accomplishment
(c) Confusion
(d) Frustration

7. What did Mia and Ben become known as?
(a) Heroes of the Maze of Mirrors
(b) Kings of Funlandia
(c) Masters of the Mirror Maze
(d) Champions of the Amusement Park

8. What did Mia and Ben teach others?
(a) The importance of laughter
(b) The importance of both perseverance and laughter
(c) The importance of perseverance
(d) The importance of giving up

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Mia and Ben feel a sense of failure after unsuccessfully navigating the maze.
2. Mia crashes into a mirror and ends up covered in silly string.
3. Mia and Ben become known as the heroes of the Maze of Mirrors and inspire others with their story.
4. Mia and Ben fail to discover an actual exit cleverly disguised as a mirror.
5. The Maze of Mirrors is known to be the simplest and least confusing maze in the kingdom.
6. The Maze of Mirrors is a famous attraction in the amusement park Funlandia.
7. Mia and Ben are best friends who decide to take on the challenge of the maze.
8. The maze is void of hilarious surprises and tricks.
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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 amusement park in the story?
Funlandia.

2. What was the name of the maze in Funlandia?
The Maze of Mirrors.

3. How did Mia and Ben feel as they entered the Maze of Mirrors?
They felt eager and determined.

4. What happened when Mia rushed towards what she thought was an exit?
She crashed into the mirror.

5. How did Mia look after crashing into the mirror?
She looked like a rainbow-colored octopus, covered in silly string.

6. How did Mia and Ben find the actual exit in the Maze of Mirrors?
They noticed that one of the mirrors was actually an exit and not a reflection.

7. How did Mia and Ben feel after successfully completing the maze?
They felt a sense of accomplishment.

8. What did Mia and Ben teach others after their experience in the Maze of Mirrors?
They taught others the importance of perseverance and finding joy in life’s challenges.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) called
(2) morning
(3) friend
(4) ventured
(5) notice
(6) silly
(7) laughter
(8) careful
(9) puzzled
(10) reflection
(11) actual
(12) realized
(13) Mirrors
(14) importance
(15) share
(16) story
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. magical
Answer: (A) Having a special, enchanting quality that seems to be beyond natural explanation

2. amusement
Answer: (D) Providing entertainment and enjoyment, often through rides and games

3. mysterious
Answer: (N) Full of secrets and difficult to understand or interpret

4. perplexing
Answer: (G) Causing confusion because of complexity or ambiguity

5. faint
Answer: (M) Lacking strength or vigor, easily overwhelmed

6. courage
Answer: (L) The quality of being brave and facing fears

7. determination
Answer: (C) Firmness of purpose and the will to achieve a goal

8. disorienting
Answer: (B) Causing one to lose a sense of direction, balance, or clarity

9. shattered
Answer: (F) Broken into many pieces, often abruptly and violently

10. ludicrous
Answer: (H) So absurd or ridiculous as to be laughable

11. cleverly
Answer: (E) In a manner that is skillfully deceptive or ingenious

12. accomplishment
Answer: (I) A feeling of pride or satisfaction from achieving something

13. perseverance
Answer: (K) Steadfastness and continued effort in spite of difficulties

14. humor
Answer: (O) The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech

15. resilience
Answer: (J) The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or adversity
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the amusement park in the story?
Answer: (a) Funlandia

2. What is the name of the maze in the amusement park?
Answer: (b) Maze of Mirrors

3. What did Mia and Ben notice about the maze?
Answer: (d) It was full of mirrors

4. What happened when Mia rushed towards what appeared to be an exit?
Answer: (d) She crashed into a mirror

5. What did Ben notice about the giant mirror at the dead end?
Answer: (c) It was actually an exit

6. What did Mia and Ben feel as they exited the Maze of Mirrors?
Answer: (b) Accomplishment

7. What did Mia and Ben become known as?
Answer: (a) Heroes of the Maze of Mirrors

8. What did Mia and Ben teach others?
Answer: (c) The importance of perseverance
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Mia and Ben feel a sense of failure after unsuccessfully navigating the maze. (Answer: False)
2. Mia crashes into a mirror and ends up covered in silly string. (Answer: True)
3. Mia and Ben become known as the heroes of the Maze of Mirrors and inspire others with their story. (Answer: True)
4. Mia and Ben fail to discover an actual exit cleverly disguised as a mirror. (Answer: False)
5. The Maze of Mirrors is known to be the simplest and least confusing maze in the kingdom. (Answer: False)
6. The Maze of Mirrors is a famous attraction in the amusement park Funlandia. (Answer: True)
7. Mia and Ben are best friends who decide to take on the challenge of the maze. (Answer: True)
8. The maze is void of hilarious surprises and tricks. (Answer: False)
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