Once upon a time, there was a fluffy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy wanted to fly in the sky like a bird. But Fluffy had no wings. He worked hard to make something to fly in.

Fluffy used sticks and cloth to make his flying thing. He put it together and was ready to fly. One day, he climbed in and it started to go up, up, up into the sky!

Fluffy was happy to fly, but he flew too far. He did not know how to come back down. He was scared and lost high up in the sky.

Then, some friendly birds saw Fluffy and came to help. They showed Fluffy how to get back to the ground safely. Fluffy learned he should learn more before trying big things. He was happy to be home with his friends.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the cat’s name?
2. What did Fluffy want to do in the sky?
3. What did Fluffy use to make his flying thing?
4. What happened when Fluffy climbed into his flying thing?
5. What happened when Fluffy flew too far?
6. Who helped Fluffy get back to the ground?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Once upon a time, there was a fluffy cat (1)______ Fluffy. Fluffy wanted to fly in the sky like a bird. But Fluffy had no wings. He worked hard to (2)______ something to fly in.

Fluffy used (3)______ and (4)______ to make his flying thing. He put it together and was ready to fly. One day, he climbed in and it started to go up, up, up into the sky!

Fluffy was (5)______ to fly, but he flew too far. He did not know how to come back down. He was scared and lost high up in the sky.

Then, some (6)______ birds saw Fluffy and came to (7)______. They showed Fluffy how to get back to the (8)______ safely. Fluffy learned he should learn more before trying big things. He was happy to be home with his friends.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a cat?
2. How would you feel if you could fly like a bird?
3. Do you like Fluffy’s flying thing? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it’s important to learn before trying big things? Why or why not?
5. What do you think Fluffy’s friends felt when they saw him high up in the sky?
6. Have you ever been scared or lost? How did you feel?
7. What would you do if you saw a cat stuck high up in the sky?
8. Why do you think Fluffy was happy to be home with his friends?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. fluffy
2. fly
3. wings
4. sticks
5. cloth
6. climbed
7. sky
8. scared
9. friendly
10. learned

Meanings:
(A) Thin pieces of wood from a tree
(B) To find out new things or understand something better
(C) The parts that birds use to move through the air
(D) To go up, like going up stairs or a ladder
(E) Very soft to touch, like the fur of some animals or a soft blanket
(F) A type of material used to make clothes or cover things
(G) To move through the air, like birds or airplanes do
(H) Feeling afraid or worried about something
(I) Nice and kind, like when someone shares their toys with you
(J) The space above us where we see the sun, moon, and stars
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the fluffy cat?
(a) Whiskers
(b) Mittens
(c) Fluffy
(d) Paws

2. What did Fluffy use to make his flying thing?
(a) Sticks and cloth
(b) Rocks and paper
(c) Toys and books
(d) Food and water

3. Where did Fluffy want to fly?
(a) Under the sea
(b) In the sky
(c) In the forest
(d) In a cave

4. What happened when Fluffy flew too far?
(a) He found a new friend
(b) He saw a rainbow
(c) He landed safely
(d) He got scared and lost

5. Who helped Fluffy get back to the ground?
(a) The fish
(b) The birds
(c) The dogs
(d) The mice

6. What did Fluffy learn from his experience?
(a) He should learn more before trying big things
(b) He should never try new things
(c) He should always stay at home
(d) He should fly higher next time

7. Where was Fluffy when he realized he was lost?
(a) Deep in the ocean
(b) In a dark cave
(c) In a tall tree
(d) High up in the sky

8. How did Fluffy feel when he was back home with his friends?
(a) Sad
(b) Angry
(c) Happy
(d) Scared

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Fluffy learns that he should learn more before trying big things and is happy to be back home with his friends.
2. Fluffy uses metal and plastic to make his flying thing.
3. The birds show Fluffy how to safely get back to the ground.
4. Some friendly birds see Fluffy and come to help him.
5. Fluffy doesn’t fly too far and knows how to come back down.
6. Fluffy gets outside his creation and it starts to go down into the ground.
7. Fluffy has wings, so he decides not to make something to fly in.
8. Fluffy is a fluffy cat who wants to fly like a bird.
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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 cat’s name?
Fluffy.

2. What did Fluffy want to do in the sky?
Fluffy wanted to fly like a bird.

3. What did Fluffy use to make his flying thing?
Fluffy used sticks and cloth.

4. What happened when Fluffy climbed into his flying thing?
It started to go up into the sky.

5. What happened when Fluffy flew too far?
He got scared and lost high up in the sky.

6. Who helped Fluffy get back to the ground?
Some friendly birds helped Fluffy get back to the ground.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) named
(2) make
(3) sticks
(4) cloth
(5) happy
(6) friendly
(7) help
(8) ground
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. fluffy
Answer: (E) Very soft to touch, like the fur of some animals or a soft blanket

2. fly
Answer: (G) To move through the air, like birds or airplanes do

3. wings
Answer: (C) The parts that birds use to move through the air

4. sticks
Answer: (A) Thin pieces of wood from a tree

5. cloth
Answer: (F) A type of material used to make clothes or cover things

6. climbed
Answer: (D) To go up, like going up stairs or a ladder

7. sky
Answer: (J) The space above us where we see the sun, moon, and stars

8. scared
Answer: (H) Feeling afraid or worried about something

9. friendly
Answer: (I) Nice and kind, like when someone shares their toys with you

10. learned
Answer: (B) To find out new things or understand something better
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the fluffy cat?
Answer: (c) Fluffy

2. What did Fluffy use to make his flying thing?
Answer: (a) Sticks and cloth

3. Where did Fluffy want to fly?
Answer: (b) In the sky

4. What happened when Fluffy flew too far?
Answer: (d) He got scared and lost

5. Who helped Fluffy get back to the ground?
Answer: (b) The birds

6. What did Fluffy learn from his experience?
Answer: (a) He should learn more before trying big things

7. Where was Fluffy when he realized he was lost?
Answer: (d) High up in the sky

8. How did Fluffy feel when he was back home with his friends?
Answer: (c) Happy
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Fluffy learns that he should learn more before trying big things and is happy to be back home with his friends. (Answer: True)
2. Fluffy uses metal and plastic to make his flying thing. (Answer: False)
3. The birds show Fluffy how to safely get back to the ground. (Answer: True)
4. Some friendly birds see Fluffy and come to help him. (Answer: True)
5. Fluffy doesn’t fly too far and knows how to come back down. (Answer: False)
6. Fluffy gets outside his creation and it starts to go down into the ground. (Answer: False)
7. Fluffy has wings, so he decides not to make something to fly in. (Answer: False)
8. Fluffy is a fluffy cat who wants to fly like a bird. (Answer: True)
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