Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a magical island known as the Island of Lost Toys. This island was home to all the toys that had been abandoned or lost by their owners. The Island of Lost Toys was a wondrous place where toys could live and play forever. Each toy had a special power that it could use to bring joy and happiness to anyone who found them.

One day, a little girl named Lily discovered a treasure map that led to the Island of Lost Toys. Lily was an adventurous and curious girl, so she decided to embark on a journey to find this magical island. With her backpack filled with snacks and supplies, Lily set sail on a small rowboat.

After a long and tiring journey, Lily finally arrived at the Island of Lost Toys. She couldn’t believe her eyes as she saw toys of all shapes and sizes playing and laughing together. The toys were thrilled to meet Lily and immediately took her under their wing. They showed her their playful tricks and taught her how to use their special powers.

As days turned into weeks, Lily made many new friends on the island. She played tag with the bouncing balls, rode on toy trains that never ran out of track, and even took flight on the wings of a beautiful doll. Lily was having the time of her life, but she started to miss her family.

One day, Lily came across a sad-looking teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. He had been lost for many years and had given up hope of finding a new owner. Lily felt a pang of sadness in her heart and realized that the toys on the island needed to find owners who would cherish them. She gathered all her newfound friends and led a parade off the island, holding a sign that said, “Find your perfect friend!”

The parade attracted many people from nearby towns who were amazed at the magical toys. The toys found new owners who loved them and promised to take care of them forever. Lily felt a sense of pride and happiness as she saw the toys bring joy to their new owners. She realized that even though toys can bring happiness, it is important to share that happiness with others.

From that day on, the Island of Lost Toys became a little less lost and a little more found. Lily visited the island often, bringing new toys that had been lost and helping them find their way to loving homes. And every time she left the island, she knew that she had made a difference in the lives of those toys and their new owners.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the Island of Lost Toys known for?
2. Why did Lily decide to embark on a journey to find the magical island?
3. What did Lily bring with her on her journey to the Island of Lost Toys?
4. How did Lily feel when she saw all the toys on the island?
5. What activities did Lily enjoy doing with the toys on the island?
6. Why did Lily decide to leave the Island of Lost Toys?
7. How did Lily help the toys find new owners?
8. How did Lily feel after helping the toys find new owners?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a (1)______ island known as the Island of Lost Toys. This island was home to all the toys that had been abandoned or lost by their (2)______. The Island of Lost Toys was a wondrous place where toys could live and play forever. Each toy had a special power that it could use to bring joy and happiness to anyone who found them.

One day, a little girl named Lily discovered a treasure map that led to the Island of Lost Toys. Lily was an adventurous and curious girl, so she (3)______ to (4)______ on a journey to find this magical island. With her backpack filled with (5)______ and supplies, Lily set sail on a small rowboat.

After a long and tiring journey, Lily finally arrived at the Island of Lost Toys. She couldn’t believe her eyes as she saw toys of all shapes and (6)______ playing and laughing together. The toys were thrilled to meet Lily and immediately took her under their wing. They showed her their playful (7)______ and taught her how to use their special powers.

As days turned into weeks, Lily made many new friends on the island. She played tag with the (8)______ balls, rode on toy trains that never ran out of track, and even took flight on the wings of a beautiful doll. Lily was having the time of her life, but she started to miss her family.

One day, Lily came across a sad-looking teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. He had been lost for many years and had (9)______ up hope of finding a new owner. Lily felt a pang of (10)______ in her heart and realized that the toys on the island needed to find owners who would (11)______ them. She gathered all her newfound (12)______s and led a parade off the island, holding a sign that said, “Find your perfect friend!”

The parade attracted many people from nearby towns who were amazed at the magical toys. The toys found new owners who loved them and promised to take care of them forever. Lily felt a sense of pride and happiness as she saw the toys bring joy to their new owners. She realized that even though toys can bring happiness, it is important to (13)______ that happiness with (14)______.

From that day on, the Island of Lost Toys became a little less lost and a little more (15)______. Lily visited the island often, (16)______ new toys that had been lost and helping them find their way to loving homes. And every time she left the island, she knew that she had made a difference in the lives of those toys and their new owners.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What do you think it would be like to live on the Island of Lost Toys?
2. How would you feel if you found a treasure map that led to a magical island?
3. Do you like the idea of toys having special powers? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it means to cherish something or someone?
5. How do you think Lily felt when she saw all the toys playing and laughing together?
6. What is something you have lost and wished you could find again?
7. How would you feel if you were a toy that had been abandoned or lost by your owner?
8. Do you think it’s important for toys to have owners who will take care of them forever? Why or why not?
9. Have you ever felt a sense of pride and happiness from helping others? Can you share an example?
10. How do you think the new owners felt when they received the magical toys?
11. Do you think it’s important to share happiness with others? Why or why not?
12. Have you ever made a difference in someone’s life? How did it make you feel?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. magical
2. abandoned
3. wondrous
4. embark
5. tiring
6. thrilled
7. playful
8. cherish
9. parade
10. attracted
11. pride
12. cherish
13. important
14. difference
15. visited

Meanings:
(A) Causing exhaustion or fatigue
(B) To begin a journey or venture
(C) A feeling of satisfaction or fulfillment
(D) Extremely excited or pleased
(E) Full of fun and high spirits
(F) Having supernatural powers or being enchanting
(G) To hold something dear or to value highly (duplicate of H, please use another word)
(H) Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight
(I) To hold something dear or to value highly
(J) The act of making a change or having an impact
(K) Drew the attention or interest of others
(L) Went to see or spend time at a place casually or as part of a trip
(M) A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
(N) Of great significance or value
(O) Left behind or deserted
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the magical island?
(a) The Island of Adventure
(b) The Island of Joy
(c) The Island of Abandoned Toys
(d) The Island of Lost Toys

2. How did Lily find out about the Island of Lost Toys?
(a) She heard about it from a friend
(b) She saw a sign on the street
(c) She found a treasure map
(d) She read about it in a book

3. What did Lily bring with her on her journey to the island?
(a) A camera and a notebook
(b) Toys from her own collection
(c) Snacks and supplies
(d) Money and a map

4. What did Lily do when she arrived at the island?
(a) The toys showed her their special powers
(b) She played tag with the bouncing balls
(c) She flew on the wings of a doll
(d) All of the above

5. Why did Lily decide to lead a parade off the island?
(a) She wanted to show off the magical toys
(b) She realized that the toys needed new owners
(c) She was bored and wanted to do something fun
(d) She wanted to find her own perfect toy

6. What did the sign that Lily held during the parade say?
(a) “Find your perfect friend!”
(b) “Come and see the magical toys!”
(c) “Toys for sale!”
(d) “Lost and found toys”

7. Who came to the parade and adopted the toys?
(a) Lily’s family
(b) Other toys from the island
(c) No one, the toys stayed on the island
(d) People from nearby towns

8. What did Lily learn from her experience on the Island of Lost Toys?
(a) Toys can bring joy and happiness
(b) It is important to share happiness with others
(c) Lost toys need to find new owners
(d) All of the above

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The Island of Lost Toys remained just as lost and not at all found with Lily’s help.
2. The Island of Lost Toys is a magical place where abandoned toys can live forever.
3. Lily discovered a treasure map that led her to the Island of Lost Toys.
4. Lily didn’t lead a parade off the island to find new owners for the toys.
5. Lily made many new friends on the Island of Lost Toys.
6. The toys on the island don’t have any special powers that bring joy and happiness.
7. Lily embarked on a journey to find the magical island.
8. Lily didn’t realize that the toys needed to find new owners who would cherish them.
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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 the Island of Lost Toys known for?
The Island of Lost Toys was known for being a magical island where abandoned or lost toys could live and play forever.

2. Why did Lily decide to embark on a journey to find the magical island?
Lily was an adventurous and curious girl, and she wanted to discover the magical island after finding a treasure map.

3. What did Lily bring with her on her journey to the Island of Lost Toys?
Lily brought snacks and supplies in her backpack for her journey to the Island of Lost Toys.

4. How did Lily feel when she saw all the toys on the island?
Lily felt amazed and couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw all the toys on the island.

5. What activities did Lily enjoy doing with the toys on the island?
Lily enjoyed playing tag with the bouncing balls, riding on toy trains, and even taking flight on the wings of a beautiful doll.

6. Why did Lily decide to leave the Island of Lost Toys?
Lily decided to leave the Island of Lost Toys because she realized that the toys needed to find owners who would cherish them.

7. How did Lily help the toys find new owners?
Lily organized a parade off the island, holding a sign that said, “Find your perfect friend!” This attracted people from nearby towns who adopted the toys and promised to take care of them.

8. How did Lily feel after helping the toys find new owners?
Lily felt a sense of pride and happiness after helping the toys find new owners.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) magical
(2) owners
(3) decided
(4) embark
(5) snacks
(6) sizes
(7) tricks
(8) bouncing
(9) given
(10) sadness
(11) cherish
(12) friend
(13) share
(14) others
(15) found
(16) bringing
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. magical
Answer: (F) Having supernatural powers or being enchanting

2. abandoned
Answer: (O) Left behind or deserted

3. wondrous
Answer: (H) Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight

4. embark
Answer: (B) To begin a journey or venture

5. tiring
Answer: (A) Causing exhaustion or fatigue

6. thrilled
Answer: (D) Extremely excited or pleased

7. playful
Answer: (E) Full of fun and high spirits

8. cherish
Answer: (I) To hold something dear or to value highly

9. parade
Answer: (M) A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event

10. attracted
Answer: (K) Drew the attention or interest of others

11. pride
Answer: (C) A feeling of satisfaction or fulfillment

12. cherish
Answer: (G) To hold something dear or to value highly (duplicate of H, please use another word)

13. important
Answer: (N) Of great significance or value

14. difference
Answer: (J) The act of making a change or having an impact

15. visited
Answer: (L) Went to see or spend time at a place casually or as part of a trip
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the magical island?
Answer: (d) The Island of Lost Toys

2. How did Lily find out about the Island of Lost Toys?
Answer: (c) She found a treasure map

3. What did Lily bring with her on her journey to the island?
Answer: (c) Snacks and supplies

4. What did Lily do when she arrived at the island?
Answer: (a) The toys showed her their special powers

5. Why did Lily decide to lead a parade off the island?
Answer: (b) She realized that the toys needed new owners

6. What did the sign that Lily held during the parade say?
Answer: (a) “Find your perfect friend!”

7. Who came to the parade and adopted the toys?
Answer: (d) People from nearby towns

8. What did Lily learn from her experience on the Island of Lost Toys?
Answer: (b) It is important to share happiness with others
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The Island of Lost Toys remained just as lost and not at all found with Lily’s help. (Answer: False)
2. The Island of Lost Toys is a magical place where abandoned toys can live forever. (Answer: True)
3. Lily discovered a treasure map that led her to the Island of Lost Toys. (Answer: True)
4. Lily didn’t lead a parade off the island to find new owners for the toys. (Answer: False)
5. Lily made many new friends on the Island of Lost Toys. (Answer: True)
6. The toys on the island don’t have any special powers that bring joy and happiness. (Answer: False)
7. Lily embarked on a journey to find the magical island. (Answer: True)
8. Lily didn’t realize that the toys needed to find new owners who would cherish them. (Answer: False)
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