Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Max. Max was a playful pup with a heart of gold. He would often bring joy to the people and animals around him.

Max had a best friend, a little rabbit named Tom. Tom and Max would play together in the garden every day. Max would chase Tom around and Tom would do his best to get away from Max. It was wonderful to watch the dog and the rabbit playing together like brothers.

One day, Tom got lost in the forest and couldn’t find his way back home. Max was so worried and he decided to go look for him. He searched everywhere but he couldn’t find Tom.

Finally, Max heard a noise and followed it. It was Tom, stuck in a bush with some thorns! Max used his teeth to help Tom get out and brought him back home.

Tom was so grateful to Max and thanked him for his help. From then on, Max and Tom were even closer friends.

Max was a loyal dog and he was always there to help his friends. He was a true friend who always had their back. We can all learn from Max and be loyal and kind to others.

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Vocabulary

1. Loyal (adjective): Showing faithfulness and devotion; faithful and reliable.
2. Pup (noun): A young dog.
3. Joy (noun): A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
4. Chase (verb): To follow or run after someone or something in order to catch them.
5. Forest (noun): A large area of land with many trees.
6. Thorn (noun): A sharp, pointed part of a plant.
7. Grateful (adjective): Feeling or showing appreciation for something done or received.
8. Loyalty (noun): The quality of being faithful and devoted to someone or something.

Comprehension Questions

1. What was the name of the loyal dog in the story?
2. Who was Max’s best friend?
3. What happened to Tom one day?
4. Where did Max find Tom?
5. How did Max help Tom out of the bush?
6. How did Tom thank Max for saving him?
7. What lesson can we learn from Max’s loyalty?
8. What did Max and Tom do together in the garden every day?
9. What noise did Max follow to find Tom in the forest?
10. After Max saved Tom, how were their friendship even closer?

Gap Fill Questions

1. Max was an incredibly _____ dog.
2. Max and Tom would play together in the _____.
3. Tom got lost in the _____ and Max went to look for him.
4. Max used his _____ to help Tom get out of the bush.
5. Tom thanked Max for his _____.
6. Max was a true _____ who always had their back.
7. We can all learn from Max to be _____ and kind to others.
8. Max brought Tom _____ home.
9. Tom was _____ grateful to Max.
10. Max was a _____ pup with a heart of gold.

Conversation Questions

1. What is your favorite type of animal?
2. What characteristics

do you admire in animals?
3. Do you think loyalty is an important trait in animals?
4. Have you ever had a pet who was very loyal?
5. How important do you think it is for pets to be loyal?
6. Do you think loyalty is a trait that can be learned?
7. Do you have any stories of animals showing great loyalty?
8. What do you think motivates animals to be loyal?
9. Do you think loyalty is only found in animals, or can it be found in humans too?
10. Do you think loyalty is an instinct, or is it something that needs to be nurtured?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What was the name of the loyal dog in the story? Max
2. Who was Max’s best friend? Tom
3. What happened to Tom one day? He got lost in the forest.
4. Where did Max find Tom? In a bush with some thorns.
5. How did Max help Tom out of the bush? He used his teeth.
6. How did Tom thank Max for saving him? He was grateful and thanked him.
7. What lesson can we learn from Max’s loyalty? We can learn to be loyal and kind to others.
8. What did Max and Tom do together in the garden every day? They would play together.
9. What noise did Max follow to find Tom in the forest? He heard a noise and followed it.
10. After Max saved Tom, how were their friendship even closer? They were even closer friends.

Gap Fill Question Answers:

1. Max was an incredibly loyal dog.
2. Max and Tom would play together in the garden.
3. Tom got lost in the forest and Max went to look for him.
4. Max used his teeth to help Tom get out of the bush.
5. Tom thanked Max for his help.
6. Max was a true friend who always had their back.
7. We can all learn from Max to be loyal and kind to others.
8. Max brought Tom back home.
9. Tom was very grateful to Max.
10. Max was a playful pup with a heart of gold.