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! 🎉🐾

⭐️ How to Enjoy This Lesson ⭐️

Step 1: Click on the audio button 🎧 to listen to the story. Pay attention to words like “search” and “garden.”
Step 2: Read along as you listen and practice speaking out loud.
Step 3: Try the fun activities at the end and complete the homework to practice your new vocabulary. 🌟

Click the play button to listen to the story. Pause and repeat as needed to practice 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: 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 face. 😊
Nod: Move head up and down. 🙋
Corner: Place where two sides meet. 📐
Sniffing: Smelling. 👃
Colorful: Full of colors. 🌈
Cheerfully: Happily. 😃
Heart leaps: Feels sudden joy. 💓
Shout: Call 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 it creates 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.