Cambridge Stage 2 English Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds — 5-Question Comprehension + Choice of Descriptive or Narrative Writing

Instructions

Read the story carefully. Then, answer the five questions about the story. When you have finished the questions, choose one of the writing tasks to complete on a separate piece of paper.

Squeaky's Big Climb

Squeaky was a small, fluffy squirrel with a very twitchy tail. He lived with his family in a cosy hole in a big, old oak tree. The forest was full of tall trees, colourful flowers, and crunchy leaves on the ground.

One sunny morning, an old, wise owl told Squeaky about the legendary Golden Acorn. It was said to grow at the very top of the tallest pine tree in the forest. "It shines like the sun!" hooted the owl.

Squeaky knew he had to find it. He felt a fizz of excitement. He said goodbye to his family and started his climb up the tall pine tree. The journey was tricky. A grumpy crow cawed loudly at him, and the wind tried to push him off the branches. But Squeaky was brave. He held on tight with his little claws and kept climbing higher and higher.

Finally, he saw it! A bright, shiny Golden Acorn was waiting for him on the highest branch. He carefully picked it up and scurried back down the tree, feeling very proud and happy.

Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions below in full sentences.

1. Who is the main character in the story?


2. Where did Squeaky and his family live?


3. What special item was Squeaky looking for in the tall pine tree?


4. Name one challenge Squeaky faced on his climb.


5. How did Squeaky feel at the end of the story?

Writing Tasks

Choose one of the following tasks to write about.

Option 1: Narrative Writing

Write a story about Squeaky's next adventure. Does he try to find a Silver Walnut or a Diamond Peanut? Who does he meet on his next journey?

OR

Option 2: Descriptive Writing

Describe the forest where Squeaky lives. Think about what you might see, hear, and smell. Use interesting adjectives (describing words) like 'tall', 'green', 'crunchy', 'singing', or 'sweet'.

Answer Key

Comprehension Questions:

1. The main character in the story is a squirrel named Squeaky.
2. Squeaky and his family lived in a cosy hole in a big, old oak tree.
3. Squeaky was looking for the legendary Golden Acorn.
4. (Accept one of the following) Squeaky faced a grumpy crow OR the wind shaking the branches.
5. At the end of the story, Squeaky felt proud and happy.

Writing Tasks:

Answers will vary. Check for creativity, sentence structure, and use of description or storytelling elements relevant to the chosen prompt.