Reading Practice: A1 Level – The Lost Puppy
Welcome to Another Exciting Reading Practice!
This story is about a boy named Sam and his little puppy, Pit. Let’s read about their adventure and learn new words together! Ready? Let’s jump into the story! 🎉🐾
Listen to the story and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation! 
🐶 Story Time: The Lost Puppy 🐶
Sam loves his puppy, Pit. 🐶 Pit is a small, black puppy with shiny fur and playful eyes. One sunny day ☀️, Sam wakes up and calls out, “Pit, where are you?” But Pit does not come. Sam feels worried. He searches the house 🏠 and looks under the bed 🛏️, behind the couch, and even in his toy box. “Where could Pit be?” he wonders.
Sam steps outside and checks the garden. The bright flowers 🌼 wave in the gentle breeze, but there is no sign of Pit. Just when Sam’s eyes start to fill with tears 😢, a kind girl named Emma sees him. “Are you looking for your puppy?” she asks with a smile 😊.
Sam nods, “Yes, his name is Pit, and he’s very small.” Emma points to the corner of the garden where Pit is sniffing some colorful flowers 🌼. “There he is!” she says cheerfully 😃.
Sam’s heart leaps with joy. “Pit!” he shouts. Pit runs to Sam and jumps into his arms, wagging his tail happily. Sam laughs and hugs his furry friend tightly. “Thank you so much, Emma!” he says. Emma smiles and says, “Always happy to help.”
With Pit safely in his arms, Sam and Pit walk back home 🏡. Sam feels happy and warm inside, knowing that friends and kind people make any day brighter.
💡 Vocabulary Boost 💡
- Love: Feel strong affection.
- Puppy: Young dog.
- Small: Not big.
- Black: A color.
- Shiny: Bright and reflective.
- Fur: Hair on animals.
- Playful: Full of fun.
- Eyes: Organs to see.
- Sunny: Bright with sunlight.
- Wakes up: Gets out of sleep.
- Calls out: Shouts.
- Worried: Anxious or concerned.
- Searches: Looks for.
- House: Building for living.
- Bed: Furniture for sleeping.
- Couch: Sofa.
- Toy box: Container for toys.
- Wonder: Think curiously.
- Step outside: Go out.
- Garden: Area with plants.
- Bright: Full of light.
- Flowers: Blooming plants.
- Wave: Move back and forth.
- Gentle: Soft and kind.
- Breeze: Light wind.
- Sign: Indication.
- Eyes fill with tears: Starts to cry.
- Kind: Nice and caring.
- Girl: Young female.
- Smiles: Shows happiness on the face.
- Nod: Moves head up and down.
- Corner: Where two sides meet.
- Sniffing: Smelling.
- Colorful: Full of colors.
- Cheerfully: Happily.
- Heart leaps: Feels sudden joy.
- Shout: Calls loudly.
- Wagging: Moving back and forth.
- Hug: Hold tightly.
- Friend: Someone you like and trust.
🌟 Interactive Activities & Homework
1. Draw and Color Your Rainy Day ☔🖍️
Draw a picture of what you do on a rainy day. Add fun details like books, pets, or your favorite snacks!2. Rain Sound Hunt 🎵
Listen to the sound of rain and describe what it feels like. Do you hear the pattering sound? Write or draw your feelings!3. Family Story Time 📚
Ask your family what they like to do on a rainy day and write it down or tell the story aloud.
🚀 Tips for Better Reading
- Read Aloud: Reading aloud helps improve fluency and makes the story more fun!
- Picture the Rain: Imagine the raindrops falling and the cozy atmosphere they create as you read.
- Find Descriptive Words: Highlight words that describe the rain and try using them in your own writing.
📚 Homework & Fun Challenges
- Rainy Day Poem: Write a short poem about how rain makes you feel.
- Rain Sound Words: List five words that describe the sound of rain and use them in sentences.
- Rainy Reading: Read a book or story about rain and share your favorite part with a friend or family member.