Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a mysterious wishing well. It was said that anyone who threw a coin into the well and made a wish would have it granted. The villagers loved making wishes and seeing them come true. One day, three curious children named Lily, Jack, and Ben decided to investigate the origin of the well. Armed with their adventure spirit, the trio embarked on a thrilling journey.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, they stumbled upon an old, tattered map. It led them to a hidden cave, bathed in eerie candlelight. In the cave, they found an ancient book that revealed the well’s surprising secret – it was enchanted! The well had a mischievous genie guarding it, who loved to play pranks on the villagers. Intrigued, the children planned to outsmart the genie and earn their wishes without getting tricked.

To their amazement, they discovered a peculiar set of riddles left behind by the book’s previous owner. These riddles would unlock the power to tame the genie. The riddles were challenging, but the children worked together, solving each one with enthusiasm and wit. Their teamwork and persistence paid off, as they finally cracked the last riddle after hours of brainstorming.

As they summoned the genie, the children were ready to outfox it. With an air of confidence, they presented their wishes one by one. However, the genie, being no ordinary genie, spun each wish into a hilarious twist. Lily wished for her cat to talk, only to be greeted with an incessantly chatty feline who wouldn’t stop complaining! Jack wished for everlasting ice cream, but soon found himself buried in a mountain of rocky road.

Amidst the giggles and laughter, Ben made his wish with caution. He wished for everyone in the village to be happy. The genie, touched by such a selfless desire, granted the wish without any tricks. The entire village was engulfed in a joyous atmosphere, and the people’s worries and grievances melted away. From that day forward, the villagers learned to find happiness in the simple things, spreading kindness and laughter throughout the community.

In the end, the children realized that while wishes may not always turn out the way we expect, it’s the journey that truly matters. They returned to the village as heroes, spreading the message that happiness can be found even in the most unexpected places. The enchanted well became a symbol of hope, reminding everyone that true happiness lies in helping others and finding joy in every twist and turn that life brings.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What did the children find in the hidden cave?
2. How did the children plan to outsmart the genie?
3. What did the children have to do to unlock the power to tame the genie?
4. How did the genie twist Lily’s wish for her cat to talk?
5. What happened when Jack wished for everlasting ice cream?
6. What did Ben wish for?
7. How did the genie react to Ben’s wish?
8. What message did the children spread when they returned to the village?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a mysterious (1)______ well. It was said that anyone who threw a coin into the well and made a wish would have it granted. The villagers loved making (2)______ and seeing them come true. One day, three curious children named Lily, Jack, and Ben decided to investigate the (3)______ of the well. Armed with their adventure spirit, the trio embarked on a thrilling journey.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, they stumbled upon an old, tattered map. It led them to a hidden cave, bathed in eerie (4)______. In the cave, they found an ancient book that revealed the well’s surprising secret – it was enchanted! The well had a (5)______ genie guarding it, who loved to play pranks on the villagers. Intrigued, the children (6)______ to (7)______ the genie and earn their wishes without getting tricked.

To their amazement, they discovered a peculiar set of riddles left behind by the book’s previous owner. These riddles would unlock the power to tame the genie. The riddles were challenging, but the children worked together, solving each one with enthusiasm and wit. Their teamwork and persistence paid off, as they finally (8)______ the last riddle after hours of brainstorming.

As they summoned the genie, the children were ready to outfox it. With an air of confidence, they presented their wishes one by one. However, the genie, being no ordinary genie, spun each wish into a (9)______ twist. Lily wished for her cat to talk, only to be greeted with an incessantly chatty feline who wouldn’t stop complaining! Jack wished for everlasting ice cream, but soon found himself buried in a mountain of (10)______ road.

Amidst the giggles and (11)______, Ben made his wish with caution. He wished for everyone in the village to be (12)______. The genie, touched by such a selfless desire, granted the wish without any tricks. The entire village was engulfed in a joyous atmosphere, and the people’s worries and grievances melted away. From that day forward, the villagers learned to find (13)______ in the simple things, spreading kindness and laughter throughout the community.

In the end, the children (14)______ that while wishes may not always turn out the way we (15)______, it’s the journey that truly matters. They returned to the village as heroes, spreading the message that happiness can be found even in the most unexpected places. The enchanted well became a symbol of hope, (16)______ everyone that true happiness lies in helping others and finding joy in every twist and turn that life brings.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. Have you ever heard of a wishing well before? What is a wishing well in your culture?
2. How would you feel if you found a mysterious map that led you to a hidden cave? Why?
3. Do you think it would be fun or scary to explore a cave bathed in eerie candlelight? Why or why not?
4. If you had the chance to outsmart a mischievous genie, what wish would you make? Why?
5. How do you think the children felt when they solved the last riddle after hours of brainstorming? Why?
6. Can you think of a time when you worked together with others to solve a problem or complete a task? How did it feel?
7. If you had the power to grant wishes, would you play pranks on people like the genie in the story? Why or why not?
8. How do you think the children felt when their wishes were twisted into hilarious outcomes? Why?
9. Do you believe that true happiness lies in helping others and finding joy in unexpected places? Why or why not?
10. Have you ever had a wish that didn’t turn out the way you expected? How did you feel about it?
11. What do you think the message of the story is? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
12. If you could write a different ending to the story, what would it be? Why?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. mysterious
2. granted
3. ventured
4. stumbled
5. tattered
6. eerie
7. enchanted
8. mischievous
9. riddles
10. persistence
11. brainstorming
12. summoned
13. incessantly
14. selfless
15. grievances

Meanings:
(A) The process of generating creative ideas and solutions through intensive and freewheeling group discussion
(B) Strange and frightening, causing unease
(C) Tripped or came upon unexpectedly
(D) Concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own
(E) Complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction
(F) Having an atmosphere of mystery or secrecy
(G) Puzzles or problems that require thought to solve
(H) Given or allowed, especially in response to a request
(I) Filled with magic or appearing to be magical
(J) Without stopping or pausing; continuously
(K) The quality of being determined and continuing to do something despite difficulties
(L) Called upon for a particular purpose or action
(M) Went on a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
(N) Worn out and ragged, showing signs of wear and tear
(O) Playfully causing minor trouble or annoyance
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did the children find in the hidden cave?
(a) A treasure chest
(b) An ancient book
(c) A magical wand
(d) A secret passage

2. How did the children unlock the power to tame the genie?
(a) By finding a key
(b) By performing a magic spell
(c) By making a wish
(d) By solving a set of riddles

3. What happened when Lily wished for her cat to talk?
(a) The cat wouldn’t stop complaining
(b) The cat disappeared
(c) The cat started singing
(d) The cat turned into a dog

4. What did Jack wish for?
(a) A new bicycle
(b) A million dollars
(c) Everlasting ice cream
(d) Superpowers

5. What happened when Jack’s wish was granted?
(a) He received a lifetime supply of ice cream
(b) He was buried in a mountain of rocky road ice cream
(c) He became a famous ice cream taster
(d) He turned into an ice cream cone

6. What did Ben wish for?
(a) A new toy
(b) To be the fastest runner in the world
(c) Everyone in the village to be happy
(d) A trip around the world

7. How did the genie react to Ben’s wish?
(a) The genie granted the wish without any tricks
(b) The genie turned everyone into clowns
(c) The genie made everyone laugh uncontrollably
(d) The genie granted the wish, but with a twist

8. What did the children learn in the end?
(a) That wishes always come true
(b) That genies are always mischievous
(c) That happiness can only be found in material possessions
(d) That the journey is more important than the outcome

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The children found an ancient book in a hidden cave that revealed the well’s secret.
2. Ben’s wish for everyone in the village to be happy was denied by the genie with some tricks.
3. The well was guarded by a mischievous genie who loved to play pranks on the villagers.
4. The genie denied the children’s wishes, and each wish had a serious twist.
5. Lily, Jack, and Ben were three disinterested children who decided to ignore the origin of the well.
6. The children worked together to solve the riddles and finally cracked the last one.
7. The children discovered a set of challenging riddles that would help them tame the genie.
8. The villagers doubted that the mysterious wishing well could grant any wish.
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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 did the children find in the hidden cave?
– The children found an ancient book in the hidden cave.

2. How did the children plan to outsmart the genie?
– The children planned to outsmart the genie by solving a set of riddles that would unlock the power to tame the genie.

3. What did the children have to do to unlock the power to tame the genie?
– The children had to solve a set of challenging riddles to unlock the power to tame the genie.

4. How did the genie twist Lily’s wish for her cat to talk?
– The genie twisted Lily’s wish by making her cat talk incessantly and complain non-stop.

5. What happened when Jack wished for everlasting ice cream?
– When Jack wished for everlasting ice cream, he found himself buried in a mountain of rocky road ice cream.

6. What did Ben wish for?
– Ben wished for everyone in the village to be happy.

7. How did the genie react to Ben’s wish?
– The genie, touched by Ben’s selfless desire, granted the wish without any tricks.

8. What message did the children spread when they returned to the village?
– The children spread the message that true happiness can be found in helping others and finding joy in every twist and turn that life brings.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) wishing
(2) wishes
(3) origin
(4) candlelight
(5) mischievous
(6) planned
(7) outsmart
(8) cracked
(9) hilarious
(10) rocky
(11) laughter
(12) happy
(13) happiness
(14) realized
(15) expect
(16) reminding
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. mysterious
Answer: (F) Having an atmosphere of mystery or secrecy

2. granted
Answer: (H) Given or allowed, especially in response to a request

3. ventured
Answer: (M) Went on a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

4. stumbled
Answer: (C) Tripped or came upon unexpectedly

5. tattered
Answer: (N) Worn out and ragged, showing signs of wear and tear

6. eerie
Answer: (B) Strange and frightening, causing unease

7. enchanted
Answer: (I) Filled with magic or appearing to be magical

8. mischievous
Answer: (O) Playfully causing minor trouble or annoyance

9. riddles
Answer: (G) Puzzles or problems that require thought to solve

10. persistence
Answer: (K) The quality of being determined and continuing to do something despite difficulties

11. brainstorming
Answer: (A) The process of generating creative ideas and solutions through intensive and freewheeling group discussion

12. summoned
Answer: (L) Called upon for a particular purpose or action

13. incessantly
Answer: (J) Without stopping or pausing; continuously

14. selfless
Answer: (D) Concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own

15. grievances
Answer: (E) Complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did the children find in the hidden cave?
Answer: (b) An ancient book

2. How did the children unlock the power to tame the genie?
Answer: (d) By solving a set of riddles

3. What happened when Lily wished for her cat to talk?
Answer: (a) The cat wouldn’t stop complaining

4. What did Jack wish for?
Answer: (c) Everlasting ice cream

5. What happened when Jack’s wish was granted?
Answer: (b) He was buried in a mountain of rocky road ice cream

6. What did Ben wish for?
Answer: (c) Everyone in the village to be happy

7. How did the genie react to Ben’s wish?
Answer: (a) The genie granted the wish without any tricks

8. What did the children learn in the end?
Answer: (d) That the journey is more important than the outcome
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The children found an ancient book in a hidden cave that revealed the well’s secret. (Answer: True)
2. Ben’s wish for everyone in the village to be happy was denied by the genie with some tricks. (Answer: False)
3. The well was guarded by a mischievous genie who loved to play pranks on the villagers. (Answer: True)
4. The genie denied the children’s wishes, and each wish had a serious twist. (Answer: False)
5. Lily, Jack, and Ben were three disinterested children who decided to ignore the origin of the well. (Answer: False)
6. The children worked together to solve the riddles and finally cracked the last one. (Answer: True)
7. The children discovered a set of challenging riddles that would help them tame the genie. (Answer: True)
8. The villagers doubted that the mysterious wishing well could grant any wish. (Answer: False)
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