Reading Practice: A1 Level – The Red Umbrella
Welcome to an Exciting Reading Activity!
📝 Story Time: The Red Umbrella
Lily loved her red umbrella. 🌂 It was big, bright, and made her feel happy. On rainy days, she carried it everywhere. One morning, dark clouds filled the sky. Soon, the rain started to fall. Pitter-patter! 🌧️
Lily opened her umbrella and walked to school. As she walked, she saw a little puppy shivering in the rain. “Oh no!” she said. She bent down and held the umbrella over the puppy. 🐶
A boy nearby saw Lily and smiled. “That’s very kind!” he said. The puppy wagged its tail. Lily felt warm inside, even though the air was cold. ❄️
As she walked, more people joined under her umbrella. First, an old man with a cane. Then, a little girl with a blue raincoat. They all smiled and walked together, staying dry under the big red umbrella.
When Lily reached school, the rain stopped. The puppy barked happily, and the sun peeked through the clouds. ☀️ Lily knew that even a rainy day could bring happiness. She smiled and closed her red umbrella, ready for a bright day ahead.
💡 Vocabulary Boost
- Umbrella: A tool used to stay dry in the rain.
- Bright: Having a strong color or light.
- Clouds: White or gray shapes in the sky that bring rain or shade.
- Rain: Water that falls from the sky, often in small or large drops.
- Shivering: Shaking because of cold, fear, or excitement.
- Kind: Being nice, helpful, and caring towards others.
- Warm: A feeling of comfort or a temperature that is not too hot or too cold.
- Joined: Came together with others to be part of a group.
- Barked: The short, loud sound a dog makes.
- Peeked: Looked quickly or slightly at something.
- Surprise: Something unexpected that makes you feel amazed or excited.
- Carry: To hold something and take it from one place to another.
- Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.
- Share: To let someone else use or enjoy something that you have.
- Giggle: To laugh in a light and playful way.
🎨 Interactive Activities
- 1. Draw the Red Umbrella: Create a picture of Lily and her umbrella on a rainy day. ☔
- 2. Act Out the Story: Pretend to be Lily and help others with your umbrella. 🎭
🚀 Tips for Better Reading
- Read Slowly: Take your time to understand each word.
- Imagine the Scene: Picture Lily and her red umbrella in your mind.
- Say the Words Aloud: Practice your pronunciation by reading out loud.
📚 Homework & Fun Challenges
- Write a Short Story: Imagine another rainy day adventure for Lily.
- Rainy Day Research: Find out how umbrellas are made and share your findings.
- Listen to Rain Sounds: Find rain sounds online and relax while reading the story.