Instructions
- Read the story about the magical treehouse carefully.
- Answer all the questions in Part 1 in full sentences.
- In Part 2, choose ONE story to write.
Part 1: Reading Comprehension
Read the story and answer the questions that follow.
Leo found a treehouse at the bottom of his garden. It wasn't just any treehouse. It had a long, twisty slide and a rope ladder that looked like a friendly snake. Inside, a dusty book was open on a small table.
As soon as Leo touched the book, the treehouse started to wobble and shake. It gently lifted off the ground and flew up into the big, blue sky! Below, his town looked like a tiny toy set. He saw a fluffy cloud shaped like a sheep float past the window. The treehouse finally landed softly in a park he had never seen before. It was a park filled with glowing flowers and giggling squirrels.
- What did Leo find at the bottom of his garden?
- What were two things the treehouse had on the outside?
- What happened when Leo touched the book?
- What did the town look like from the sky?
- Where did the treehouse land at the end of the story?
Part 2: Story Writing
Choose ONE of the ideas below and write your story. Use the lines to write your amazing ideas!
Imagine you have a secret den or a magical room. Describe what it looks like. What can you see, hear, and smell inside? Use lots of describing words (adjectives).
Write a story about a pet that suddenly learns to talk. What is the first thing it says? What adventure do you go on together? Remember to give your story a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Answer Key
Part 1: Reading Comprehension
- Leo found a treehouse at the bottom of his garden.
- The treehouse had a twisty slide and a rope ladder.
- When Leo touched the book, the treehouse started to fly into the sky.
- The town looked like a tiny toy set from the sky.
- The treehouse landed in a park he had never seen before.
Part 2: Story Writing
Answers will vary.
For Choice 1: Look for descriptive words (adjectives) and details about sight, sound, and smell.
For Choice 2: Look for a clear story with a beginning, middle, and end. Check for character and plot development.