Story#4 The Kind-hearted Squirrel and the Gentle Deer, Reading Comprehension Grades 1 and 2

The Kind-hearted Squirrel and the Gentle Deer

By Swati Sharma

Once upon a fall, the Kind-hearted Squirrel and the Gentle Deer lived in a beautiful forest. They admired the vibrant leaves and crisp air.

One day, the Squirrel noticed the Deer feeling lonely. So, she gathered acorns and made a surprise feast. They shared laughter and delicious treats.

Their friendship grew stronger, and they discovered the power of kindness. Together, they embraced the wonders of autumn and spread warmth throughout the woods.

Moral: Kindness and friendship can bring happiness and create a harmonious world.

Question and Answers:

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
    - The Kind-hearted Squirrel and the Gentle Deer.

2. Where do they live?
    - They live in a beautiful forest.

3. What did the Squirrel do for the Deer?
    - The Squirrel gathered acorns and made a surprise feast for the Deer.

4. How did they feel during the feast?
    - They felt happy and shared laughter and delicious treats.

5. What did they discover through their friendship?
    - They discovered the power of kindness and its ability to bring happiness and harmony.

Word List:

kind-hearted, squirrel, gentle, deer, fall, beautiful, forest, vibrant, leaves, crisp, air, noticed, lonely, gathered, surprise, feast, laughter, delicious, treats, friendship.

Meanings:

1. Kindhearted: Having a kind and caring nature.
2. Squirrel: A small furry animal with a bushy tail that collects and stores nuts.
3. Gentle: Showing kindness, tenderness, or mildness.
4. Deer: A graceful, hoofed animal that typically has antlers.
5. Fall: The season between summer and winter when leaves change color and fall from trees.
6. Beautiful: Pleasing to the eye or mind, having beauty.
7. Forest: A large area covered with trees and plants.
8. Vibrant: Full of life, energy, and color.
9. Leaves: The flat, green part of a plant that grows on branches or stems.
10. Crisp: Pleasantly firm and fresh to the touch or taste.
11. Air: The invisible mixture of gases that surround the Earth.
12. Noticed: Became aware of or observed something.
13. Lonely: Feeling sad or unhappy because one is alone or without company.
14. Gathered: Collected or brought things together.
15. Surprise: Something unexpected or not previously known.
16. Feast: A large and special meal.
17. Laughter: The sound of happiness and amusement.
18. Delicious: Tasting very good and pleasing to the senses.
19. Treats: Special food items enjoyed as a reward or indulgence.
20. Friendship: A close relationship between two or more people or animals based on mutual affection and trust.

Swati