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Sparky’s Space Adventure

Sparky the adventurous dog helps friendly aliens find a rare space plant and embarks on a thrilling space adventure.

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In a small town, there was a little dog named Sparky who loved adventures. One day, he found a spaceship with friendly aliens inside it. One alien named Zog told Sparky that they needed a special plant called the Nebula Blossom to fly their spaceship again. Sparky was excited and wanted to help find the plant.

Sparky and the aliens flew to different planets to find the Nebula Blossom. They had to dance with singing aliens on one planet and run from big talking plants on another. Through all this, Sparky stayed funny and kept everyone happy.

Then, they found the Nebula Blossom on a candy planet. They took the plant and fixed the spaceship. Sparky felt happy for helping but also sad to say goodbye to his new friends. He learned that even a small dog like him could do big things when working with others.

When they came back to Earth, Sparky said goodbye to the aliens. He was thankful for the big adventure they had. Sparky knew that being brave and kind was more important than being big. He promised to always try new things, make friends, and help others.

Sparky kept exploring and making people happy everywhere he went. He knew he could do anything he tried hard to do, and he loved finding new adventures.

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📖 Vocabulary:

1adventuresExciting experiences or journeys
2spaceshipA vehicle used for traveling in outer space
3alienA creature from another world
4planetA big round object in space that moves around a star
5Nebula BlossomA special flower that is not from Earth
6candySweet treats like chocolate or lollipops
7fixedMade something that was broken work again
8thankfulFeeling grateful for something
9braveHaving courage, not being afraid
10exploringLooking around to find new things
11promisedSaid you would definitely do something in the future
12adventuresExciting experiences or journeys

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What did Sparky find one day?
2. Who did Sparky meet inside the spaceship?
3. What did Sparky and the aliens have to find?
4. What did Sparky do when they had to dance with the singing aliens?
5. Where did they find the Nebula Blossom?
6. What did Sparky promise to do after the adventure?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a small town, there was a little dog named Sparky who loved adventures. One day, he found a (1)______ with (2)______ (3)______s inside it. One alien named Zog told Sparky that they needed a special plant called the Nebula Blossom to fly their spaceship again. Sparky was excited and wanted to help find the plant.

Sparky and the aliens flew to different planets to (4)______ the (5)______ Blossom. They had to dance with (6)______ aliens on one planet and run from big talking plants on another. Through all this, Sparky stayed funny and kept everyone happy.

Then, they found the Nebula Blossom on a candy planet. They took the (7)______ and fixed the spaceship. Sparky felt happy for helping but also sad to say goodbye to his new (8)______. He learned that even a small dog like him could do big things when working with (9)______.

When they came back to Earth, Sparky said goodbye to the aliens. He was thankful for the big adventure they had. Sparky knew that being brave and kind was more important than being big. He promised to always try new things, make friends, and help others.

Sparky kept (10)______ and making people happy everywhere he went. He knew he could do anything he tried hard to do, and he loved (11)______ new (12)______.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is an adventure? Why do you think Sparky loved adventures?
2. How would you feel if you found a spaceship with friendly aliens inside? Why?
3. Do you like trying new things and making friends? Why or why not?
4. What do you think Sparky learned from his adventure with the aliens? Why is being brave and kind important?
5. Have you ever helped someone? How did it make you feel?
6. Do you think it’s important to work with others to do big things? Why or why not?
7. How do you think Sparky made people happy everywhere he went?
8. What is something new that you would like to try? Why?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. adventures
2. spaceship
3. alien
4. planet
5. Nebula Blossom
6. candy
7. fixed
8. thankful
9. brave
10. exploring
11. promised
12. adventures

Meanings:
(A) Sweet treats like chocolate or lollipops
(B) Said you would definitely do something in the future
(C) A creature from another world
(D) Exciting experiences or journeys
(E) Exciting experiences or journeys
(F) A special flower that is not from Earth
(G) A big round object in space that moves around a star
(H) Feeling grateful for something
(I) Having courage, not being afraid
(J) Looking around to find new things
(K) Made something that was broken work again
(L) A vehicle used for traveling in outer space
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the little dog in the story?
(a) Max
(b) Buddy
(c) Charlie
(d) Sparky

2. Who did Sparky meet inside the spaceship?
(a) Friendly aliens
(b) Scary monsters
(c) Talking plants
(d) Dancing robots

3. What did the aliens need to fly their spaceship again?
(a) Moon Dust
(b) Nebula Blossom
(c) Star Seeds
(d) Galaxy Gems

4. Where did Sparky and the aliens find the Nebula Blossom?
(a) Jungle planet
(b) Candy planet
(c) Desert planet
(d) Ice planet

5. What did Sparky learn from his adventure with the aliens?
(a) Being brave and kind is important
(b) Being big is more important than being kind
(c) Adventures are scary and should be avoided
(d) Helping others is not necessary

6. What did Sparky promise to do after his adventure?
(a) Stay at home and never leave again
(b) Forget about his adventure and move on
(c) Try new things, make friends, and help others
(d) Stop exploring and stay in one place

7. How did Sparky feel when he said goodbye to the aliens?
(a) Relieved to be back on Earth
(b) Excited to go on more adventures
(c) Angry at the aliens for leaving him
(d) Happy for helping but sad to say goodbye

8. What did Sparky love doing after his adventure?
(a) Sleeping and eating all day
(b) Watching TV and playing video games
(c) Exploring and making people happy
(d) Ignoring everyone and staying alone

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Sparky and the aliens do not encounter singing aliens and talking plants on their journey.
2. Sparky is a small dog who loves going on adventures.
3. They eventually find the Nebula Blossom on a candy planet.
4. Sparky does not volunteer to help the aliens find the Nebula Blossom.
5. The aliens do not need a special plant called the Nebula Blossom to fly their spaceship again.
6. Sparky does not discover a spaceship with friendly aliens inside.
7. Sparky learns that even though he is small, he can do big things when working with others.
8. Sparky feels happy for helping the aliens but sad to say goodbye to 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 did Sparky find one day?
Sparky found a spaceship one day.

2. Who did Sparky meet inside the spaceship?
Sparky met friendly aliens inside the spaceship.

3. What did Sparky and the aliens have to find?
They had to find a special plant called the Nebula Blossom.

4. What did Sparky do when they had to dance with the singing aliens?
Sparky danced with the singing aliens.

5. Where did they find the Nebula Blossom?
They found the Nebula Blossom on a candy planet.

6. What did Sparky promise to do after the adventure?
Sparky promised to always try new things, make friends, and help others.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) spaceship
(2) friendly
(3) alien
(4) find
(5) Nebula
(6) singing
(7) plant
(8) friends
(9) others
(10) exploring
(11) finding
(12) adventures
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. adventures
Answer: (D) Exciting experiences or journeys

2. spaceship
Answer: (L) A vehicle used for traveling in outer space

3. alien
Answer: (C) A creature from another world

4. planet
Answer: (G) A big round object in space that moves around a star

5. Nebula Blossom
Answer: (F) A special flower that is not from Earth

6. candy
Answer: (A) Sweet treats like chocolate or lollipops

7. fixed
Answer: (K) Made something that was broken work again

8. thankful
Answer: (H) Feeling grateful for something

9. brave
Answer: (I) Having courage, not being afraid

10. exploring
Answer: (J) Looking around to find new things

11. promised
Answer: (B) Said you would definitely do something in the future

12. adventures
Answer: (D) Exciting experiences or journeys
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the little dog in the story?
Answer: (d) Sparky

2. Who did Sparky meet inside the spaceship?
Answer: (a) Friendly aliens

3. What did the aliens need to fly their spaceship again?
Answer: (b) Nebula Blossom

4. Where did Sparky and the aliens find the Nebula Blossom?
Answer: (b) Candy planet

5. What did Sparky learn from his adventure with the aliens?
Answer: (a) Being brave and kind is important

6. What did Sparky promise to do after his adventure?
Answer: (c) Try new things, make friends, and help others

7. How did Sparky feel when he said goodbye to the aliens?
Answer: (d) Happy for helping but sad to say goodbye

8. What did Sparky love doing after his adventure?
Answer: (c) Exploring and making people happy
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Sparky and the aliens do not encounter singing aliens and talking plants on their journey. (Answer: False)
2. Sparky is a small dog who loves going on adventures. (Answer: True)
3. They eventually find the Nebula Blossom on a candy planet. (Answer: True)
4. Sparky does not volunteer to help the aliens find the Nebula Blossom. (Answer: False)
5. The aliens do not need a special plant called the Nebula Blossom to fly their spaceship again. (Answer: False)
6. Sparky does not discover a spaceship with friendly aliens inside. (Answer: False)
7. Sparky learns that even though he is small, he can do big things when working with others. (Answer: True)
8. Sparky feels happy for helping the aliens but sad to say goodbye to them. (Answer: True)
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