In a magical forest, there was a special creature called Bella. She was a unicorn that nobody could see. Bella liked to walk around the forest, but she had to be careful to avoid running into other animals because they couldn’t see her either. One day, as she moved through the trees, Bella heard a small voice calling for help. She went towards the sound and found a tiny squirrel stuck high up on a branch.

Bella thought it would be fun to play a joke on the squirrel since it couldn’t see her. She snuck up behind the squirrel and pushed him gently with her horn. The squirrel was scared and leaped off the branch, but it landed safely on the ground. When Bella saw that the squirrel was scared, she felt bad and decided to stop hiding. She showed herself to the squirrel, and they both laughed a lot.

Bella and the squirrel, named Sammy, became best friends and did everything together. Bella showed Sammy secret paths, and Sammy took Bella to a hidden waterfall where they would swim and have fun. They were very close, but Bella was a bit sad that Sammy was the only one who could see her.

One sunny day, Bella and Sammy found a big field where there were talking flowers and butterflies that made music. An old owl named Ollie lived there too. Bella told Ollie that she wished others could see her. The owl thought about it and told them to follow him to a magical pond in the field.

When they got to the pond, Ollie said some magic words and threw some magic dust on Bella. Suddenly, everyone could see Bella like she was made of light. She was so happy that she couldn’t stop jumping with joy. Now, all the animals in the field could see her.

Bella understood something important that day. Being friends with someone isn’t about what they look like; it’s about the feelings you share. Bella kept having adventures in the forest with Sammy and all her new friends. The unicorn that no one could see was now loved by everyone. Bella proved that the greatest things might not be seen with the eyes but are felt with the heart, and that’s what makes them special.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is Bella and what makes her special?
2. Why did Bella have to be careful when walking around the forest?
3. How did Bella play a joke on the squirrel?
4. Why did Bella feel bad after scaring the squirrel?
5. What did Bella and the squirrel, Sammy, do together?
6. What did Bella wish for and who did she tell?
7. How did Bella’s wish come true?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In a magical (1)______, there was a (2)______ creature called Bella. She was a unicorn that nobody could see. Bella liked to walk around the forest, but she had to be careful to avoid (3)______ into other animals because they couldn’t see her either. One day, as she moved through the trees, Bella heard a small voice calling for help. She went towards the sound and found a tiny squirrel stuck high up on a branch.

Bella thought it would be fun to play a joke on the squirrel since it couldn’t see her. She (4)______ up behind the squirrel and pushed him gently with her horn. The squirrel was scared and leaped off the (5)______, but it landed safely on the ground. When (6)______ saw that the squirrel was scared, she felt bad and decided to stop hiding. She showed herself to the squirrel, and they both laughed a lot.

Bella and the squirrel, named (7)______, became best friends and did everything together. Bella showed Sammy secret paths, and Sammy took Bella to a hidden waterfall where they would swim and have fun. They were very (8)______, but Bella was a bit sad that Sammy was the only one who could see her.

One (9)______ day, Bella and Sammy found a big field where there were talking flowers and butterflies that made music. An old owl named Ollie lived there too. Bella told Ollie that she wished (10)______ could see her. The owl thought about it and told them to (11)______ him to a magical pond in the field.

When they got to the pond, Ollie said some magic words and (12)______ some magic dust on Bella. Suddenly, everyone could see Bella like she was made of light. She was so happy that she couldn’t stop jumping with joy. Now, all the animals in the field could see her.

Bella understood something important that day. Being friends with someone isn’t about what they look like; it’s about the (13)______ you share. Bella kept (14)______ adventures in the forest with Sammy and all her new friends. The unicorn that no one could see was now loved by everyone. Bella proved that the (15)______ things might not be seen with the eyes but are felt with the (16)______, and that’s what makes them special.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a unicorn? Why do you think Bella was a special unicorn?
2. How would you feel if you were Bella and no one could see you?
3. Do you like playing jokes on your friends? Why or why not?
4. Do you think Bella did the right thing by showing herself to Sammy? Why or why not?
5. What is a best friend? Do you have a best friend? Why are they important to you?
6. How would you feel if you were the only one who could see Bella? Why?
7. What is something you wish others could see about you? Why?
8. Do you believe in magic? Why or why not?
9. How do you think Bella felt when she could finally be seen by everyone? Why?
10. Do you agree with Bella’s lesson that being friends isn’t about what someone looks like? Why or why not?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. magical
2. creature
3. invisible
4. cautious
5. leaped
6. revealed
7. chuckled
8. companions
9. secret
10. waterfall
11. wished
12. pond
13. joy
14. adventures
15. special

Meanings:
(A) A living thing, like an animal or person, that is not a plant
(B) Being careful to avoid danger or problems
(C) A feeling of great happiness or pleasure
(D) Laughed quietly or to oneself
(E) Friends who spend a lot of time together
(F) Extraordinary and not like the usual; unique or significant in its own way
(G) Something that is full of mystery and seems to have powers that can do amazing things
(H) Jumped quickly and suddenly
(I) A place where water flows over a cliff or rock and drops to a lower level
(J) Exciting and risky experiences or activities
(K) Showed something that was hidden before
(L) Not able to be seen
(M) Hoped or desired for something to happen
(N) Kept hidden from others; not known to the public
(O) A small body of still water, often natural
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the special creature in the magical forest?
(a) Bella
(b) Sammy
(c) Ollie
(d) None of the above

2. Why did Bella have to be careful while walking in the forest?
(a) The trees were too tall
(b) She didn’t like being seen
(c) Other animals couldn’t see her
(d) She was afraid of getting lost

3. How did Bella play a joke on the squirrel?
(a) She scared him by making loud noises
(b) She hid behind a tree and jumped out at him
(c) She pretended to be a different animal
(d) She pushed him gently with her horn

4. What did Bella and Sammy find in the big field?
(a) Talking flowers and butterflies
(b) A hidden waterfall
(c) A secret path
(d) None of the above

5. Who helped Bella become visible to everyone?
(a) Sammy the squirrel
(b) The talking flowers and butterflies
(c) Bella did it herself
(d) Ollie the owl

6. What did Bella understand about being friends with someone?
(a) It’s about how they look, not the feelings you share
(b) It’s about where they live, not the feelings you share
(c) It’s about the feelings you share, not what they look like
(d) It’s about what they can do, not the feelings you share

7. Why was Bella happy when everyone could see her?
(a) She could finally jump with joy
(b) She could finally be loved by everyone
(c) She could finally have more adventures
(d) She could finally swim in the magical pond

8. What did Bella prove to everyone in the forest?
(a) The greatest things are seen with the eyes, not felt with the heart
(b) The greatest things are felt with the heart, not seen with the eyes
(c) The greatest things are hidden in the forest, not seen with the eyes
(d) The greatest things are found in the magical pond, not felt with the heart

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. With the help of an owl named Ollie, Bella becomes visible to everyone in a magical pond in a field, and she learns that true friendship is about the feelings you share.
2. Bella and the squirrel, Sammy, avoid exploring secret paths and a hidden waterfall together.
3. Bella decides to play a joke on the squirrel by pushing it with her horn, making it laugh.
4. Bella is invisible to all the other animals in the forest.
5. One day, Bella hears a small voice calling for help and finds a squirrel happily perched on a branch.
6. Bella dislikes walking around the forest and purposely bumps into other animals.
7. Feeling bad for scaring the squirrel, Bella reveals herself and they become best friends.
8. Bella is a unicorn who lives in a magical 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 Bella and what makes her special?
Bella is a unicorn who nobody can see. She is special because she can move around without being noticed by other animals.

2. Why did Bella have to be careful when walking around the forest?
Bella had to be careful because other animals couldn’t see her. She didn’t want to accidentally bump into them or scare them.

3. How did Bella play a joke on the squirrel?
Bella snuck up behind the squirrel and gently pushed him with her horn, making him jump off the branch.

4. Why did Bella feel bad after scaring the squirrel?
Bella felt bad because she saw that the squirrel was scared. She realized that her joke wasn’t funny and didn’t want to scare him anymore.

5. What did Bella and the squirrel, Sammy, do together?
Bella and Sammy became best friends and did everything together. They explored secret paths and swam in a hidden waterfall.

6. What did Bella wish for and who did she tell?
Bella wished for others to be able to see her. She told an old owl named Ollie about her wish.

7. How did Bella’s wish come true?
Ollie took Bella and Sammy to a magical pond where he used magic words and dust to make Bella visible to everyone. Now, all the animals in the field could see her.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) forest
(2) special
(3) running
(4) snuck
(5) branch
(6) Bella
(7) Sammy
(8) close
(9) sunny
(10) others
(11) follow
(12) threw
(13) feelings
(14) having
(15) greatest
(16) heart
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. magical
Answer: (G) Something that is full of mystery and seems to have powers that can do amazing things

2. creature
Answer: (A) A living thing, like an animal or person, that is not a plant

3. invisible
Answer: (L) Not able to be seen

4. cautious
Answer: (B) Being careful to avoid danger or problems

5. leaped
Answer: (H) Jumped quickly and suddenly

6. revealed
Answer: (K) Showed something that was hidden before

7. chuckled
Answer: (D) Laughed quietly or to oneself

8. companions
Answer: (E) Friends who spend a lot of time together

9. secret
Answer: (N) Kept hidden from others; not known to the public

10. waterfall
Answer: (I) A place where water flows over a cliff or rock and drops to a lower level

11. wished
Answer: (M) Hoped or desired for something to happen

12. pond
Answer: (O) A small body of still water, often natural

13. joy
Answer: (C) A feeling of great happiness or pleasure

14. adventures
Answer: (J) Exciting and risky experiences or activities

15. special
Answer: (F) Extraordinary and not like the usual; unique or significant in its own way
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the special creature in the magical forest?
Answer: (a) Bella

2. Why did Bella have to be careful while walking in the forest?
Answer: (c) Other animals couldn’t see her

3. How did Bella play a joke on the squirrel?
Answer: (d) She pushed him gently with her horn

4. What did Bella and Sammy find in the big field?
Answer: (a) Talking flowers and butterflies

5. Who helped Bella become visible to everyone?
Answer: (d) Ollie the owl

6. What did Bella understand about being friends with someone?
Answer: (c) It’s about the feelings you share, not what they look like

7. Why was Bella happy when everyone could see her?
Answer: (b) She could finally be loved by everyone

8. What did Bella prove to everyone in the forest?
Answer: (b) The greatest things are felt with the heart, not seen with the eyes
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. With the help of an owl named Ollie, Bella becomes visible to everyone in a magical pond in a field, and she learns that true friendship is about the feelings you share. (Answer: True)
2. Bella and the squirrel, Sammy, avoid exploring secret paths and a hidden waterfall together. (Answer: False)
3. Bella decides to play a joke on the squirrel by pushing it with her horn, making it laugh. (Answer: False)
4. Bella is invisible to all the other animals in the forest. (Answer: True)
5. One day, Bella hears a small voice calling for help and finds a squirrel happily perched on a branch. (Answer: False)
6. Bella dislikes walking around the forest and purposely bumps into other animals. (Answer: False)
7. Feeling bad for scaring the squirrel, Bella reveals herself and they become best friends. (Answer: True)
8. Bella is a unicorn who lives in a magical forest. (Answer: True)
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