Timmy and the Bees: A Tale of Fear and Growth
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. One Summer day, while playing in his garden, a bee stung him. This painful experience terrified him and he developed a fear of bees. He would run at the sight of a bee, making him miss out on many fun outdoor activities with his friends. However, one day during a school trip to a local honey farm, Timmy learned the importance of bees in the ecosystem. His teacher explained how bees pollinate plants, leading to the growth of fruits and vegetables. The teacher also explained that bees rarely sting unless disturbed or threatened. This information intrigued Timmy. He began to read more about bees and even started to watch them from a safe distance in his garden. He noticed how they buzzed from flower to flower, carrying pollen. Slowly, his fear began to dissipate. Eventually, Timmy was no longer afraid of bees. He understood their importance and learned to coexist with them. Just like bees, he had grown and transformed, overcoming his fear and embracing change.
Question 1
What change did Timmy undergo throughout the story?
He started avoiding outdoor activities
He developed a fear of bees
He started disliking his friends
He overcame his fear of bees and understood their importance
He started living in the garden
Question 2
When bees pollinate plants, what specifically do they help with?
The growth of flowers
The growth of fruits and vegetables
The growth of bees
The growth of honey
The growth of grass
Question 3
What does 'dissipate' mean in the context of the story?
Increase
Disappear
Multiply
React
Calculate
Question 4
What did Timmy start doing after his school trip to the honey farm?
He began to run away from bees
He started reading more about bees and watching them from a safe distance
He started avoiding his garden
He began to hate honey
He started working on the honey farm
Question 5
What is the central idea of the story?
Avoid playing in the garden in summer
School trips are fun and educational
Learning and understanding can help overcome fears and change perceptions
Bees are dangerous and should be avoided
Honey is a valuable product
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Assign the ReadTheory pretest to determine students' reading levels.
