Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a wizard named Wally. He was known as the Wizard of the Windy Mountain because he lived at the top of a mountain that was always windy. Wally was a kind-hearted wizard with a mischievous sense of humor. He loved playing pranks on his friends and was always the life of the party.

One day, Wally received a letter from an old friend, Freddy the Falcon, who lived in a distant village. Freddy explained that the village was being plagued by a wicked witch who had cast a spell on the town, causing everything to go topsy-turvy. The houses floated in the sky, the rivers flowed uphill, and the people couldn’t walk straight. The villagers were desperate for help.

Excited at the thought of having a new adventure, Wally packed his magical hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion. He flew on his broomstick to the village, where he found the people walking sideways and the cows meowing. It was a sight to behold!

Wally went straight to the witch’s lair and challenged her to a hilarious duel. Instead of casting a spell, he tickled the witch with feather dusters and sprayed her with silly string. As the witch laughed uncontrollably, her magic powers weakened, and the spell on the village began to lift. The houses returned to the ground, the rivers flowed in their usual direction, and the people regained their balance.

The villagers were overjoyed and gathered at the village square to thank Wally. They recognized the true magic in making people laugh and forget their troubles. Wally smiled and realized that laughter is the most powerful potion of all. From that day forward, the village became famous for their sense of humor, and Wally returned to his Windy Mountain, knowing he had made a difference.

The lesson Wally learned was that sometimes, the most powerful magic is the magic of laughter. In difficult times, it’s important to find joy and share it with others. Laughter has the power to heal wounds, bring people together, and transform even the darkest situations into something bright and magical. So, whenever you find yourself feeling down or facing challenges, remember the Wizard of the Windy Mountain and let laughter be your guide.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did Wally live?
2. Why did Wally receive a letter from Freddy?
3. What was happening in the village?
4. How did Wally challenge the witch?
5. What happened to the witch when Wally tickled her?
6. How did the villagers react when the spell was lifted?
7. What did Wally realize about laughter?
8. What lesson did Wally learn?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a wizard named Wally. He was known as the (1)______ of the Windy Mountain because he lived at the top of a mountain that was always windy. Wally was a kind-hearted wizard with a mischievous sense of humor. He loved playing (2)______ on his friends and was always the life of the party.

One day, Wally received a (3)______ from an old friend, Freddy the (4)______, who lived in a distant village. Freddy explained that the village was being plagued by a wicked witch who had cast a spell on the town, causing everything to go topsy-turvy. The houses floated in the sky, the rivers (5)______ uphill, and the people couldn’t walk straight. The villagers were desperate for help.

Excited at the thought of having a new adventure, Wally packed his (6)______ hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion. He flew on his broomstick to the village, where he found the people (7)______ sideways and the cows meowing. It was a sight to behold!

Wally went straight to the witch’s lair and challenged her to a (8)______ duel. Instead of casting a spell, he tickled the witch with feather dusters and sprayed her with silly string. As the witch laughed uncontrollably, her magic powers weakened, and the spell on the village (9)______ to lift. The houses (10)______ to the ground, the rivers flowed in their usual direction, and the people regained their balance.

The villagers were overjoyed and (11)______ at the village square to thank Wally. They recognized the true magic in making people laugh and forget their troubles. Wally (12)______ and realized that laughter is the most powerful potion of all. From that day forward, the village became famous for their sense of humor, and (13)______ returned to his Windy Mountain, knowing he had made a difference.

The lesson Wally learned was that sometimes, the most powerful magic is the magic of laughter. In (14)______ times, it’s important to find joy and share it with others. Laughter has the power to heal wounds, bring people together, and (15)______ even the darkest situations into something bright and magical. So, whenever you find yourself feeling down or (16)______ challenges, remember the Wizard of the Windy Mountain and let laughter be your guide.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is the importance of having a sense of humor in difficult situations?
2. How would you feel if you were in the village that was affected by the wicked witch’s spell?
3. Do you think laughter can really have a positive impact on people’s lives? Why or why not?
4. What is a mischievous sense of humor? Do you have any examples of someone with a mischievous sense of humor?
5. How do you think the villagers felt when Wally came to help them?
6. Do you think it’s important for people to be able to laugh at themselves? Why or why not?
7. What is the role of laughter in healing emotional wounds?
8. How do you think Wally’s life changed after he helped the village?
9. Do you believe in the power of magic? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if you were able to make a positive difference in someone’s life?
11. What are some ways you can bring laughter and joy into your own life and the lives of others?
12. Do you think it’s important for people to have a sense of humor? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. wizard
2. mischievous
3. pranks
4. plagued
5. topsy-turvy
6. desperate
7. adventure
8. broomstick
9. sideways
10. lair
11. hilarious
12. uncontrollably
13. overjoyed
14. potion
15. transform

Meanings:
(A) Feeling a strong sense of urgency or distress
(B) To change completely in form or nature
(C) Extremely happy or ecstatic
(D) An exciting and risky journey or experience
(E) A long-handled brush used for sweeping, associated with flying in folklore
(F) Without control or restraint
(G) In a state of disorder or confusion
(H) Playfully naughty or troublesome
(I) In a direction perpendicular to the usual orientation
(J) The den or resting place of a wild animal, or in this context, a witch
(K) A liquid with magical properties
(L) Extremely funny or amusing
(M) Practical jokes or tricks
(N) A person who practices magic or sorcery
(O) Afflicted with or suffering from a troublesome situation
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the wizard in the story?
(a) Wally
(b) Freddy
(c) Sherlock
(d) Jones

2. Why did Wally receive a letter from Freddy?
(a) Wally needed help with a magic spell
(b) The village was being plagued by a wicked witch
(c) Freddy wanted to invite Wally to a party
(d) Wally and Freddy were old enemies

3. What did the wicked witch do to the village?
(a) Turned everyone into animals
(b) Stole all the villagers’ money
(c) Started a fire that burned down the houses
(d) Cast a spell causing everything to go topsy-turvy

4. How did Wally defeat the wicked witch?
(a) Cast a powerful spell to reverse her magic
(b) Tickled her with feather dusters and sprayed her with silly string
(c) Trapped her in a magic cage
(d) Convinced her to change her evil ways

5. What did Wally pack before flying to the village?
(a) A broomstick and a map
(b) A sword and a shield
(c) His magical hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion
(d) A bag of gold and a magic wand

6. What did the villagers realize after the spell was lifted?
(a) The importance of having a powerful wizard in the village
(b) The need to build stronger houses to withstand spells
(c) The value of having a wicked witch in the village
(d) The true magic in making people laugh and forget their troubles

7. What did the village become famous for?
(a) Their sense of humor
(b) Their beautiful gardens
(c) Their delicious food
(d) Their talented musicians

8. What did Wally learn from his adventure?
(a) The importance of having a good sense of direction
(b) The value of having a loyal assistant
(c) The most powerful magic is the magic of laughter
(d) The need to always carry a magic wand

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The village was being rescued by a wicked witch who had cast a spell causing everything to go topsy-turvy.
2. The villagers were overjoyed and gathered to thank Wally for his help in lifting the spell.
3. Wally packed his magical hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion before flying to the village on his broomstick.
4. Wally, the Wizard of the Windy Mountain, hated playing pranks on his friends.
5. Wally learned that the most powerful magic is the magic of laughter, and it has the power to heal wounds and transform difficult situations.
6. As the witch cried uncontrollably, her magic powers strengthened and the spell on the village began to intensify.
7. Wally received a letter from his new friend, Freddy the Falcon, who lived in a distant village.
8. Wally challenged the witch to a hilarious duel, tickling her with feather dusters and spraying her with silly string.
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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. Where did Wally live?
Wally lived at the top of the Windy Mountain.

2. Why did Wally receive a letter from Freddy?
Wally received a letter from Freddy because the village was being plagued by a wicked witch and they needed his help.

3. What was happening in the village?
In the village, everything was going topsy-turvy because of the spell cast by the wicked witch. Houses were floating in the sky, rivers were flowing uphill, and people couldn’t walk straight.

4. How did Wally challenge the witch?
Instead of casting a spell, Wally challenged the witch to a hilarious duel. He tickled her with feather dusters and sprayed her with silly string.

5. What happened to the witch when Wally tickled her?
When Wally tickled the witch, she laughed uncontrollably, and her magic powers weakened.

6. How did the villagers react when the spell was lifted?
The villagers were overjoyed when the spell was lifted. They gathered at the village square to thank Wally and recognized the true magic in making people laugh and forget their troubles.

7. What did Wally realize about laughter?
Wally realized that laughter is the most powerful magic. It has the power to heal wounds, bring people together, and transform even the darkest situations into something bright and magical.

8. What lesson did Wally learn?
Wally learned that sometimes, the most powerful magic is the magic of laughter. In difficult times, it’s important to find joy and share it with others. Laughter has the power to heal wounds, bring people together, and transform even the darkest situations into something bright and magical.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Wizard
(2) pranks
(3) letter
(4) Falcon
(5) flowed
(6) magical
(7) walking
(8) hilarious
(9) began
(10) returned
(11) gathered
(12) smiled
(13) Wally
(14) difficult
(15) transform
(16) facing
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. wizard
Answer: (N) A person who practices magic or sorcery

2. mischievous
Answer: (H) Playfully naughty or troublesome

3. pranks
Answer: (M) Practical jokes or tricks

4. plagued
Answer: (O) Afflicted with or suffering from a troublesome situation

5. topsy-turvy
Answer: (G) In a state of disorder or confusion

6. desperate
Answer: (A) Feeling a strong sense of urgency or distress

7. adventure
Answer: (D) An exciting and risky journey or experience

8. broomstick
Answer: (E) A long-handled brush used for sweeping, associated with flying in folklore

9. sideways
Answer: (I) In a direction perpendicular to the usual orientation

10. lair
Answer: (J) The den or resting place of a wild animal, or in this context, a witch

11. hilarious
Answer: (L) Extremely funny or amusing

12. uncontrollably
Answer: (F) Without control or restraint

13. overjoyed
Answer: (C) Extremely happy or ecstatic

14. potion
Answer: (K) A liquid with magical properties

15. transform
Answer: (B) To change completely in form or nature
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the wizard in the story?
Answer: (a) Wally

2. Why did Wally receive a letter from Freddy?
Answer: (b) The village was being plagued by a wicked witch

3. What did the wicked witch do to the village?
Answer: (d) Cast a spell causing everything to go topsy-turvy

4. How did Wally defeat the wicked witch?
Answer: (b) Tickled her with feather dusters and sprayed her with silly string

5. What did Wally pack before flying to the village?
Answer: (c) His magical hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion

6. What did the villagers realize after the spell was lifted?
Answer: (d) The true magic in making people laugh and forget their troubles

7. What did the village become famous for?
Answer: (a) Their sense of humor

8. What did Wally learn from his adventure?
Answer: (c) The most powerful magic is the magic of laughter
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The village was being rescued by a wicked witch who had cast a spell causing everything to go topsy-turvy. (Answer: False)
2. The villagers were overjoyed and gathered to thank Wally for his help in lifting the spell. (Answer: True)
3. Wally packed his magical hat, cape, and a bottle of laughter potion before flying to the village on his broomstick. (Answer: True)
4. Wally, the Wizard of the Windy Mountain, hated playing pranks on his friends. (Answer: False)
5. Wally learned that the most powerful magic is the magic of laughter, and it has the power to heal wounds and transform difficult situations. (Answer: True)
6. As the witch cried uncontrollably, her magic powers strengthened and the spell on the village began to intensify. (Answer: False)
7. Wally received a letter from his new friend, Freddy the Falcon, who lived in a distant village. (Answer: False)
8. Wally challenged the witch to a hilarious duel, tickling her with feather dusters and spraying her with silly string. (Answer: True)
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