In a faraway forest, a playful gnome named Gideon loved playing tricks. One day, he found a map that led to a hidden treasure. Excited, he thought it would be the best trick to keep the treasure to himself.

Gideon ran and climbed, facing many tough spots in the forest to find the treasure. But he didn’t know a wise wizard named Winston was watching him. Winston wanted to teach Gideon that being greedy isn’t good and sharing is important.

When Gideon got to the treasure spot, instead of gold or gems, he found a box with a bright light inside. A note said the real treasure is being kind and giving. Gideon was confused but thought hard about what that meant.

The wizard Winston showed up and told Gideon that happiness comes from doing nice things for others, not from keeping stuff for yourself. Gideon understood he had been selfish and said he would start doing good tricks to make others happy.

After that, Gideon used his tricks to make everyone in the forest laugh and have fun. He put bright colors on butterflies and gave rabbits tiny trampolines. Gideon learned that the best treasure is making the people you care about smile.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. What did Gideon find in the forest?
3. What did Gideon think was the best trick?
4. Who was watching Gideon while he was looking for the treasure?
5. What did Gideon find in the treasure spot?
6. What did Gideon learn from the wise wizard Winston?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a (1)______ forest, a playful gnome named Gideon loved playing (2)______. One day, he found a map that led to a hidden treasure. Excited, he thought it would be the best trick to keep the treasure to himself.

Gideon ran and climbed, facing many tough (3)______ in the forest to find the treasure. But he didn’t (4)______ a wise wizard named Winston was watching him. Winston wanted to teach Gideon that being greedy isn’t good and sharing is important.

When Gideon got to the (5)______ spot, instead of gold or gems, he found a box with a bright light inside. A (6)______ said the real treasure is being kind and giving. (7)______ was confused but thought hard about what that meant.

The (8)______ Winston showed up and told Gideon that happiness comes from doing (9)______ things for others, not from keeping stuff for yourself. Gideon understood he had been selfish and said he would start doing good tricks to make others happy.

After that, Gideon used his tricks to make everyone in the forest laugh and have fun. He put bright (10)______ on butterflies and gave rabbits (11)______ trampolines. Gideon (12)______ that the best treasure is making the people you care about smile.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a gnome? Why do you think Gideon liked playing tricks?
2. How would you feel if you found a map that led to a hidden treasure? Why?
3. Do you think it was fair for Winston to teach Gideon a lesson about being greedy? Why or why not?
4. Do you like surprises? Why or why not?
5. What do you think Gideon learned from finding the box with the bright light inside?
6. How would you feel if you were Gideon and found out that the real treasure is being kind and giving? Why?
7. Do you think it’s important to do nice things for others? Why or why not?
8. How do you think Gideon made everyone in the forest laugh and have fun? Why do you think that’s important?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. playful
2. treasure
3. excited
4. tough
5. greedy
6. sharing
7. bright
8. confused
9. happiness
10. selfish
11. trampolines
12. butterflies

Meanings:
(A) Insects with colorful wings that can fly
(B) Something very valuable, like gold or jewels
(C) Hard to do or deal with
(D) Bouncy equipment you can jump on for fun
(E) Feeling very joyful and content
(F) Shining with a lot of light
(G) Thinking only about what you want, not about others
(H) Feeling very happy and eager
(I) Not sure what to think or do
(J) Wanting to keep more than you need for yourself
(K) Letting others use or have some of what is yours
(L) Full of fun and liking to play
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What did Gideon find in the forest?
(a) A magical wand
(b) A talking animal
(c) A secret passage
(d) A map to a hidden treasure

2. Who was watching Gideon as he searched for the treasure?
(a) Sherlock the detective
(b) Watson the gnome
(c) Robert the rabbit
(d) Winston the wizard

3. What did Gideon find inside the treasure box?
(a) Gold and gems
(b) A magical potion
(c) A bright light
(d) A secret message

4. What did the note inside the treasure box say?
(a) The real treasure is hidden in another forest
(b) The real treasure is being kind and giving
(c) The real treasure is a secret code
(d) The real treasure is guarded by a dragon

5. Who showed up after Gideon found the treasure box?
(a) Winston the wizard
(b) Sherlock the detective
(c) Watson the gnome
(d) Robert the rabbit

6. What did Winston teach Gideon?
(a) Playing tricks on others is always fun
(b) Being greedy isn’t good and sharing is important
(c) Keeping the treasure for yourself is the best option
(d) Kindness doesn’t matter, only winning does

7. How did Gideon use his tricks to make others happy?
(a) Putting bright colors on butterflies
(b) Giving rabbits tiny trampolines
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

8. What did Gideon learn about the best treasure?
(a) Finding gold and gems
(b) Keeping secrets to yourself
(c) Making the people you care about smile
(d) Winning at all costs

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. When Gideon eventually reached the treasure spot, he realized that the treasure was not made of valuable materials, but a box with a dull light inside.
2. Excited by the idea of having the treasure all to himself, Gideon decided to keep it a secret.
3. Gideon encountered insignificant problems and barriers as he traveled through the forest to locate the treasure.
4. Confused by this unexpected discovery, Gideon found a note that explained the true treasure was being kind and generous.
5. Gideon, a mischievous gnome, loved playing tricks in a faraway forest.
6. One day, he stumbled upon a map that led to a hidden treasure.
7. Known to Gideon, an ignorant wizard named Winston was observing his actions.
8. With no assistance from Wizard Winston, Gideon remained oblivious to the value of sharing and using his tricks to bring joy to others in the forest.
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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?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who is the main character in the story?
Gideon is the main character in the story.

2. What did Gideon find in the forest?
Gideon found a map that led to a hidden treasure in the forest.

3. What did Gideon think was the best trick?
Gideon thought keeping the treasure to himself was the best trick.

4. Who was watching Gideon while he was looking for the treasure?
The wise wizard Winston was watching Gideon while he was looking for the treasure.

5. What did Gideon find in the treasure spot?
Gideon found a box with a bright light inside in the treasure spot.

6. What did Gideon learn from the wise wizard Winston?
Gideon learned that happiness comes from doing nice things for others and not from keeping things for himself.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) faraway
(2) tricks
(3) spots
(4) know
(5) treasure
(6) note
(7) Gideon
(8) wizard
(9) nice
(10) colors
(11) tiny
(12) learned
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. playful
Answer: (L) Full of fun and liking to play

2. treasure
Answer: (B) Something very valuable, like gold or jewels

3. excited
Answer: (H) Feeling very happy and eager

4. tough
Answer: (C) Hard to do or deal with

5. greedy
Answer: (J) Wanting to keep more than you need for yourself

6. sharing
Answer: (K) Letting others use or have some of what is yours

7. bright
Answer: (F) Shining with a lot of light

8. confused
Answer: (I) Not sure what to think or do

9. happiness
Answer: (E) Feeling very joyful and content

10. selfish
Answer: (G) Thinking only about what you want, not about others

11. trampolines
Answer: (D) Bouncy equipment you can jump on for fun

12. butterflies
Answer: (A) Insects with colorful wings that can fly
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What did Gideon find in the forest?
Answer: (d) A map to a hidden treasure

2. Who was watching Gideon as he searched for the treasure?
Answer: (d) Winston the wizard

3. What did Gideon find inside the treasure box?
Answer: (c) A bright light

4. What did the note inside the treasure box say?
Answer: (b) The real treasure is being kind and giving

5. Who showed up after Gideon found the treasure box?
Answer: (a) Winston the wizard

6. What did Winston teach Gideon?
Answer: (b) Being greedy isn’t good and sharing is important

7. How did Gideon use his tricks to make others happy?
Answer: (a) Putting bright colors on butterflies

8. What did Gideon learn about the best treasure?
Answer: (c) Making the people you care about smile
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. When Gideon eventually reached the treasure spot, he realized that the treasure was not made of valuable materials, but a box with a dull light inside. (Answer: False)
2. Excited by the idea of having the treasure all to himself, Gideon decided to keep it a secret. (Answer: True)
3. Gideon encountered insignificant problems and barriers as he traveled through the forest to locate the treasure. (Answer: False)
4. Confused by this unexpected discovery, Gideon found a note that explained the true treasure was being kind and generous. (Answer: True)
5. Gideon, a mischievous gnome, loved playing tricks in a faraway forest. (Answer: True)
6. One day, he stumbled upon a map that led to a hidden treasure. (Answer: True)
7. Known to Gideon, an ignorant wizard named Winston was observing his actions. (Answer: False)
8. With no assistance from Wizard Winston, Gideon remained oblivious to the value of sharing and using his tricks to bring joy to others in the forest. (Answer: False)
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