In a big rainforest, some animals found a shiny robot named Robbie. He had gotten lost after crashing into a tree. The animals thought Robbie was funny and they became friends.

Robbie was good to have around because he could do things the animals couldn’t. He helped the monkeys swing from trees, found hidden paths, and talked to the animals with his speakers. Even when he didn’t get their jokes, his friends still liked him.

When a big storm came, the animals were scared because their homes couldn’t protect them. Robbie had a waterproof body, so he used it to make a safe place for everyone. He built a shelter out of plants and his robot skills.

During the storm, the animals stayed warm and dry under Robbie’s shelter. They were thankful and learned that help can come from the most unexpected places. Robbie had not only made them laugh but also saved them from the storm.

After the storm, the animals helped Robbie find his way back. They said goodbye as he left to find his home. The animals would never forget Robbie and what he taught them about friendship and working together.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who did the animals find in the rainforest?
2. Why did the animals like having Robbie around?
3. What did Robbie do to help the monkeys?
4. Why were the animals scared during the storm?
5. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
6. What did the animals learn from Robbie?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a big rainforest, some animals found a shiny robot named Robbie. He had gotten lost after crashing into a (1)______. The animals (2)______ Robbie was funny and they became friends.

Robbie was good to have around because he could do (3)______ the animals couldn’t. He helped the monkeys swing from trees, found hidden paths, and (4)______ to the animals with his speakers. Even when he didn’t get their jokes, his (5)______ still liked him.

When a big storm came, the animals were scared because their homes couldn’t protect them. (6)______ had a waterproof body, so he used it to make a safe place for everyone. He built a shelter out of plants and his robot skills.

During the storm, the (7)______ stayed warm and dry under Robbie’s shelter. They were thankful and (8)______ that help can (9)______ from the most unexpected places. Robbie had not only made them laugh but also (10)______ them from the (11)______.

After the storm, the animals helped Robbie find his way back. They said (12)______ as he left to find his home. The animals would never forget Robbie and what he taught them about friendship and working together.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a rainforest? Why do you think the animals liked living there?
2. How would you feel if you found a shiny robot in the forest? Why?
3. Do you think it’s important to have friends who are different from you? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it means to work together? Can you give an example?
5. Do you like storms? Why or why not?
6. How do you think the animals felt when Robbie built a shelter for them? Why?
7. If you could have any special skill like Robbie, what would it be? Why?
8. Why do you think the animals helped Robbie find his way back?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. rainforest
2. waterproof
3. crashing
4. speakers
5. shelter
6. unexpected
7. thankful
8. protect
9. skills
10. hidden
11. jokes
12. friendship

Meanings:
(A) Parts of a machine that make sound you can hear
(B) A safe place to stay away from bad weather or danger
(C) Not easy to find or see
(D) The things you’re good at doing
(E) Hitting something very hard and suddenly
(F) Something that doesn’t let water in, keeping things dry
(G) Surprising, not what you thought would happen
(H) Funny stories or things said to make people laugh
(I) Feeling happy and grateful because someone helped you
(J) Keep safe from harm or danger
(K) The feeling of being close and caring about others
(L) A big forest with lots of rain and many types of trees and animals
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the shiny robot that the animals found in the rainforest?
(a) Sparky
(b) Gizmo
(c) Robbie
(d) Bolt

2. How did Robbie help the monkeys in the rainforest?
(a) He helped them swing from trees
(b) He taught them how to climb trees
(c) He found them food in the forest
(d) He scared away other animals

3. What special ability did Robbie have that the animals didn’t?
(a) He could fly in the air
(b) He could camouflage himself in the forest
(c) He could swim in the river
(d) He could talk to the animals with his speakers

4. What did Robbie use to build a shelter for the animals during the storm?
(a) Rocks and sticks
(b) Plants and his robot skills
(c) Leaves and mud
(d) Metal and wires

5. Why were the animals scared during the storm?
(a) They were afraid of thunder and lightning
(b) They didn’t like getting wet
(c) Their homes couldn’t protect them
(d) They were scared of Robbie

6. How did Robbie’s shelter keep the animals warm and dry during the storm?
(a) It had a heater inside
(b) It had a roof that didn’t leak
(c) It had cozy beds for the animals
(d) It was waterproof

7. How did the animals help Robbie after the storm?
(a) They helped him find his way back home
(b) They built him a new shelter
(c) They gave him food to take with him
(d) They taught him how to swing from trees

8. What did the animals learn from Robbie?
(a) They learned how to build a shelter
(b) They learned about friendship and working together
(c) They learned how to talk to robots
(d) They learned how to make jokes

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The animals thought Robbie was serious and they became enemies.
2. After the storm, the animals helped Robbie find his way back home and they said goodbye to him.
3. Robbie couldn’t do things that the animals could, like swinging from trees and finding hidden paths.
4. Robbie deliberately crashed into a tree and got lost in the rainforest.
5. Robbie built a shelter out of plants and his robot skills to keep the animals safe during the storm.
6. Robbie could talk to the animals using his speakers, even though he didn’t always understand their jokes.
7. When a big storm came, the animals were fearless because their homes couldn’t protect them.
8. Robbie is a shiny robot that the animals found in a rainforest.
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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 did the animals find in the rainforest?
The animals found a shiny robot named Robbie in the rainforest.

2. Why did the animals like having Robbie around?
The animals liked having Robbie around because he could do things that they couldn’t and he made them laugh.

3. What did Robbie do to help the monkeys?
Robbie helped the monkeys by swinging from trees with them.

4. Why were the animals scared during the storm?
The animals were scared during the storm because their homes couldn’t protect them from the rain and wind.

5. How did Robbie help the animals during the storm?
Robbie helped the animals during the storm by building a shelter out of plants to keep them warm and dry.

6. What did the animals learn from Robbie?
The animals learned from Robbie that help can come from unexpected places and the importance of friendship and working together.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) tree
(2) thought
(3) things
(4) talked
(5) friends
(6) Robbie
(7) animals
(8) learned
(9) come
(10) saved
(11) storm
(12) goodbye
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. rainforest
Answer: (L) A big forest with lots of rain and many types of trees and animals

2. waterproof
Answer: (F) Something that doesn’t let water in, keeping things dry

3. crashing
Answer: (E) Hitting something very hard and suddenly

4. speakers
Answer: (A) Parts of a machine that make sound you can hear

5. shelter
Answer: (B) A safe place to stay away from bad weather or danger

6. unexpected
Answer: (G) Surprising, not what you thought would happen

7. thankful
Answer: (I) Feeling happy and grateful because someone helped you

8. protect
Answer: (J) Keep safe from harm or danger

9. skills
Answer: (D) The things you’re good at doing

10. hidden
Answer: (C) Not easy to find or see

11. jokes
Answer: (H) Funny stories or things said to make people laugh

12. friendship
Answer: (K) The feeling of being close and caring about others
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the shiny robot that the animals found in the rainforest?
Answer: (c) Robbie

2. How did Robbie help the monkeys in the rainforest?
Answer: (a) He helped them swing from trees

3. What special ability did Robbie have that the animals didn’t?
Answer: (d) He could talk to the animals with his speakers

4. What did Robbie use to build a shelter for the animals during the storm?
Answer: (b) Plants and his robot skills

5. Why were the animals scared during the storm?
Answer: (c) Their homes couldn’t protect them

6. How did Robbie’s shelter keep the animals warm and dry during the storm?
Answer: (d) It was waterproof

7. How did the animals help Robbie after the storm?
Answer: (a) They helped him find his way back home

8. What did the animals learn from Robbie?
Answer: (b) They learned about friendship and working together
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The animals thought Robbie was serious and they became enemies. (Answer: False)
2. After the storm, the animals helped Robbie find his way back home and they said goodbye to him. (Answer: True)
3. Robbie couldn’t do things that the animals could, like swinging from trees and finding hidden paths. (Answer: False)
4. Robbie deliberately crashed into a tree and got lost in the rainforest. (Answer: False)
5. Robbie built a shelter out of plants and his robot skills to keep the animals safe during the storm. (Answer: True)
6. Robbie could talk to the animals using his speakers, even though he didn’t always understand their jokes. (Answer: True)
7. When a big storm came, the animals were fearless because their homes couldn’t protect them. (Answer: False)
8. Robbie is a shiny robot that the animals found in a rainforest. (Answer: True)
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