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Reading Comprehension: Sparky, The Baby Dragon
Reading Comprehension: Sparky, The Baby Dragon
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"Now watch me," he said, and he puffed until he was purple in the face. Two or
three little sparks carne out of his nose and ears!
"Bravo!" said Dad. "Its coming on!" said Mum. Sparky felt very proud.
One day Mum and Dad had to go out.
"Stay indoors," they cold Sparky. "Don't
go out, and don't let anybody in. The
wicked witch hates little dragons and
turns them into teapots, just for fun!"
"Oh!" said Sparky. But he didn't mind
staying in. He had some new toy knight
figures to play with. He had just started
when he heard a bell outside.
"Ting-a-ling," it went, ting-a-ling." And then a voice said, "Ice cream! Ice cream!
Come and get your ice cream!".
Sparky peeped out. Outside was a brightly painted ice cream car and sitting
behind the wheel was an old woman with a big grin. Then the woman laughed!
It was a loud, cackling laugh and when Sparky heard it, he knew it was the
witch. He slammed the door and locked it.
"Phew!" thought Sparky. "That was close." The afternoon passed peacefully.
Then, the doorbell rang. "Who is it?" Sparky called out.
"It's Uncle Jack," said a voice, "Ive come to take you fishing." Sparky liked
Uncle Jack, and he liked fishing!
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ACTIVITIES
A. Read the text and answer to the following questions:
Flames: Cackling:
Fireplace: Slam:
Sparks: Gasp:
Witch: Puff:
Knight: Teapot:
Grin: Wand:
C. Write your opinion about the story. Do you like it? Why?
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