There was a tiny fishing town called Seaside with a secret spot called Smuggler’s Cove. People said there was a huge treasure hidden somewhere in the rocks. No one ever found it, but the kids in the town loved to imagine finding it themselves.

One day, a bunch of kids decided to go look for the treasure. They took shovels and maps and pretended to be pirates looking for gold. But they didn’t know a sneaky seagull took their map and flew away with it.

The kids didn’t give up. They climbed through caves, jumped over gaps, and were careful not to slip on wet seaweed. Then, they discovered a hidden place underground that was full of shiny things like jewels, gold, and lots of coins. They couldn’t believe their eyes!

But suddenly, the ground started to shake. A huge octopus woke up, and it was guarding the treasure! The kids acted fast, tossing coins to keep the octopus busy while one kid took some treasure. They decided they had to share the treasure with everyone in Seaside.

On their way back, they met Captain Jack, a fisherman who claimed to guard Smuggler’s Cove. He saw everything and said that the treasure was for the whole town and had been for ages. He was smiling and showed them that he had the map the seagull dropped. They worked together, gave the seagull some treats to get the map back, and organized a big treasure hunt for everyone. The treasure hunt brought everyone in the village together and showed them how important it is to share and work as a team. The treasure of Smuggler’s Cove wasn’t just about gold and jewels; it was about the people and the memories they made together.

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📖 Vocabulary:

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the secret spot in the fishing town called?
2. What did the kids use to pretend they were pirates?
3. What happened to the kids’ map?
4. How did the kids distract the octopus?
5. Who did the kids meet on their way back from the treasure?
6. How did Captain Jack help the kids?
7. What did the treasure hunt teach the people in the village?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

There was a tiny fishing town called Seaside with a secret spot called Smuggler’s Cove. People said there was a huge treasure (1)______ somewhere in the rocks. No one ever found it, but the kids in the town loved to (2)______ finding it themselves.

One day, a (3)______ of kids decided to go look for the treasure. They took shovels and maps and pretended to be (4)______ looking for gold. But they didn’t know a sneaky seagull took their map and flew away with it.

The kids didn’t give up. They climbed through (5)______, jumped over gaps, and were careful not to slip on wet seaweed. Then, they discovered a hidden place under(6)______ that was full of (7)______ things like jewels, gold, and lots of (8)______. They couldn’t believe their eyes!

But suddenly, the ground started to shake. A huge octopus woke up, and it was guarding the treasure! The kids acted fast, tossing coins to keep the octopus busy while one kid took some treasure. They decided they had to share the treasure with everyone in (9)______.

On their way back, they met Captain Jack, a (10)______ who claimed to guard Smuggler’s Cove. He saw everything and said that the treasure was for the (11)______ town and had been for ages. He was smiling and (12)______ them that he had the map the (13)______ (14)______. They worked together, gave the seagull some (15)______ to get the map back, and (16)______ a big treasure hunt for everyone. The treasure hunt brought everyone in the village together and showed them how important it is to share and work as a team. The treasure of Smuggler’s Cove wasn’t just about gold and jewels; it was about the people and the memories they made together.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a treasure hunt? Have you ever been on a treasure hunt before? Why or why not?
2. How would you feel if you found a hidden treasure? Why?
3. Do you think it’s important to share things with others? Why or why not?
4. What do you think the kids learned from their adventure in Smuggler’s Cove? Why?
5. How do you think the kids felt when the seagull took their map? Why?
6. What would you do if you were one of the kids and a huge octopus woke up and started guarding the treasure? Why?
7. How do you think the kids felt when they discovered the hidden place full of shiny things? Why?
8. Do you think Captain Jack was a good person for sharing the treasure with everyone in the town? Why or why not?
9. Why do you think the treasure hunt brought everyone in the village together?
10. What do you think the treasure of Smuggler’s Cove represents in the story? Why?

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. treasure
2. pirates
3. seagull
4. caves
5. octopus
6. shiny
7. coins
8. fisherman
9. treats
10. map
11. memories
12. village
13. share
14. together
15. important

Meanings:
(A) Things that you remember from the past
(B) A sea creature with eight arms and a soft body
(C) Something valuable that is hidden or buried
(D) Round pieces of metal used as money
(E) A person who catches fish for a living
(F) Having great value or significance
(G) A drawing or picture that shows where something is
(H) Special snacks or food given as a reward
(I) Reflecting light and looking bright
(J) Holes or tunnels in the ground or in rocks
(K) People who sail on a ship and steal from others
(L) To give some of what you have to others
(M) A small community of houses and buildings
(N) Doing something with other people
(O) A bird with wings that lives near the sea
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What was the name of the fishing town where the story takes place?
(a) Seaside
(b) Beachside
(c) Waterside
(d) Coastside

2. What was the name of the secret spot in the town?
(a) Smuggler’s Cove
(b) Pirate’s Cove
(c) Treasure Cove
(d) Hidden Cove

3. What did the kids take with them when they went to look for the treasure?
(a) Fishing rods and nets
(b) Binoculars and compasses
(c) Cameras and backpacks
(d) Shovels and maps

4. What happened to the kids’ map?
(a) They lost it in the caves
(b) A seagull flew away with it
(c) It got wet and ripped
(d) They left it behind at home

5. What did the kids find in the hidden place underground?
(a) Shells and rocks
(b) Seaweed and fish
(c) Jewels, gold, and coins
(d) Sand and water

6. Who woke up and guarded the treasure?
(a) A giant crab
(b) A sneaky seagull
(c) A scary shark
(d) A huge octopus

7. How did the kids distract the octopus?
(a) By singing a song
(b) By tossing coins
(c) By shining a flashlight
(d) By throwing rocks

8. Who had the map that the seagull dropped?
(a) Sherlock
(b) The kids
(c) Captain Jack
(d) The seagull

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. There is a large fishing town called Inland that has a public spot called Smuggler’s Cove.
2. Eventually, they stumbled upon an aboveground hiding place filled with dull treasures like rocks, dirt, and sticks.
3. One day, a group of kids from Seaside decided to go on a treasure hunt and pretended to be pirates searching for gold.
4. However, their disappointment was short-lived as a tiny octopus woke up and began guarding the treasure, forcing the kids to come up with a plan to distract it.
5. People in Seaside believe that there is a hidden treasure somewhere in the rocks of Smuggler’s Cove.
6. Undeterred, the kids continued their search, navigating through caves and being cautious of slippery seaweed.
7. Fortunately, a sneaky seagull returned their map and flew away with it.
8. Despite no one ever finding the treasure, the kids in Seaside love to imagine discovering it themselves.
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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 secret spot in the fishing town called?
The secret spot in the fishing town was called Smuggler’s Cove.

2. What did the kids use to pretend they were pirates?
The kids used shovels and maps to pretend they were pirates.

3. What happened to the kids’ map?
A sneaky seagull took the kids’ map and flew away with it.

4. How did the kids distract the octopus?
The kids distracted the octopus by tossing coins to keep it busy.

5. Who did the kids meet on their way back from the treasure?
The kids met Captain Jack, a fisherman, on their way back from the treasure.

6. How did Captain Jack help the kids?
Captain Jack had the map that the seagull dropped, and he helped the kids by working together with them and organizing a big treasure hunt for everyone in the village.

7. What did the treasure hunt teach the people in the village?
The treasure hunt taught the people in the village the importance of sharing and working as a team. It brought everyone together and created lasting memories.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) hidden
(2) imagine
(3) bunch
(4) pirates
(5) caves
(6) ground
(7) shiny
(8) coins
(9) Seaside
(10) fisherman
(11) whole
(12) showed
(13) seagull
(14) dropped
(15) treats
(16) organized
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. treasure
Answer: (C) Something valuable that is hidden or buried

2. pirates
Answer: (K) People who sail on a ship and steal from others

3. seagull
Answer: (O) A bird with wings that lives near the sea

4. caves
Answer: (J) Holes or tunnels in the ground or in rocks

5. octopus
Answer: (B) A sea creature with eight arms and a soft body

6. shiny
Answer: (I) Reflecting light and looking bright

7. coins
Answer: (D) Round pieces of metal used as money

8. fisherman
Answer: (E) A person who catches fish for a living

9. treats
Answer: (H) Special snacks or food given as a reward

10. map
Answer: (G) A drawing or picture that shows where something is

11. memories
Answer: (A) Things that you remember from the past

12. village
Answer: (M) A small community of houses and buildings

13. share
Answer: (L) To give some of what you have to others

14. together
Answer: (N) Doing something with other people

15. important
Answer: (F) Having great value or significance
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What was the name of the fishing town where the story takes place?
Answer: (a) Seaside

2. What was the name of the secret spot in the town?
Answer: (a) Smuggler’s Cove

3. What did the kids take with them when they went to look for the treasure?
Answer: (d) Shovels and maps

4. What happened to the kids’ map?
Answer: (b) A seagull flew away with it

5. What did the kids find in the hidden place underground?
Answer: (c) Jewels, gold, and coins

6. Who woke up and guarded the treasure?
Answer: (d) A huge octopus

7. How did the kids distract the octopus?
Answer: (b) By tossing coins

8. Who had the map that the seagull dropped?
Answer: (c) Captain Jack
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. There is a large fishing town called Inland that has a public spot called Smuggler’s Cove. (Answer: False)
2. Eventually, they stumbled upon an aboveground hiding place filled with dull treasures like rocks, dirt, and sticks. (Answer: False)
3. One day, a group of kids from Seaside decided to go on a treasure hunt and pretended to be pirates searching for gold. (Answer: True)
4. However, their disappointment was short-lived as a tiny octopus woke up and began guarding the treasure, forcing the kids to come up with a plan to distract it. (Answer: False)
5. People in Seaside believe that there is a hidden treasure somewhere in the rocks of Smuggler’s Cove. (Answer: True)
6. Undeterred, the kids continued their search, navigating through caves and being cautious of slippery seaweed. (Answer: True)
7. Fortunately, a sneaky seagull returned their map and flew away with it. (Answer: False)
8. Despite no one ever finding the treasure, the kids in Seaside love to imagine discovering it themselves. (Answer: True)
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