English Short Stories
English Short Stories
A COLLECTION OF
SHORT PASSAGES
Best Friends Forever
Lily and Rose were best friends.
They played together every day,
shared secrets, and laughed
together. They were always there for
each other, no matter what.
Best Friends Forever
1. Who were best friends?
2. What did they do together?
3. What did they share?
4. How did they feel about each
other?
Sharing is Caring
Ava had a delicious apple. Her
friend, Noah, didn't have a snack.
Ava kindly shared her apple with
Noah, and they both enjoyed it
together.
Sharing is Caring
1. What did Ava have?
2. What did Noah not have?
3. What did Ava do?
4. What is the importance of
sharing?
A Friendship Bracelet
Maya made a beautiful friendship
bracelet for her friend, Anya. Anya
was very happy to receive the gift
and wore it proudly. It was a symbol
of their strong friendship.
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A Friendship Bracelet
1. What did Maya make?
2. Who did she make it for?
3. How did Anya feel?
4. What did the bracelet symbolize?
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The Happy Family Picnic
The Smith family loved picnics.
One sunny day, they packed a
basket with sandwiches, fruits, and
juice. They spread a colorful blanket
under a big tree and enjoyed their
delicious meal. They laughed, played
games, and had a wonderful time
together.
The Happy Family Picnic
1. What did the Smith family pack
for their picnic?
2. Where did they spread their
blanket?
3. What did they do after eating?
4. How did the Smith family feel
during the picnic?
Grandma's Cozy Kitchen
Grandma's kitchen was always
warm and inviting. It smelled of
freshly baked cookies and delicious
soups. She would often let her
grandchildren help her cook. They
would stir the batter, peel
vegetables, and taste the yummy
treats.
Grandma's Cozy Kitchen
1. What was Grandma's kitchen
like?
2. What did the kitchen smell like?
3. What did the grandchildren help
Grandma with?
4. How did the grandchildren feel in
Grandma's kitchen?
The Family Garden
The Jones family had a beautiful
garden. They planted colorful flowers
and tasty vegetables. They worked
together to water the plants, pull
weeds, and harvest the crops. The
garden was a place where they
could relax, learn, and grow.
The Family Garden
1. What did the Jones family plant
in their garden?
2. What did they do to care for their
garden?
3. What did the garden provide for
the family?
4. How did the family feel while
working in the garden?
A Rainy Day Indoors
It was raining outside, so the kids
couldn't play in the park. But they
didn't mind. They had fun playing
board games, reading books, and
building with blocks. They snuggled
up on the couch with a warm
blanket and watched their favorite
movie.
A Rainy Day Indoors
1. Why couldn't the kids play
outside?
2. What did they do indoors
instead?
3. How did the kids feel on the rainy
day?
4. What did they do to stay warm
and cozy
Helping Hands
The Lee family was moving to a
new house. It was a lot of work, but
everyone helped out. The kids
packed their toys, the parents
packed the boxes, and the
grandparents took care of the pets.
Together, they made the move a
success.
Helping Hands
1. What was the Lee family doing?
2. How did everyone help?
3. What did the grandparents do?
4. How did the family feel after the
move?
A Special Birthday
It was Lily's birthday, and her
family threw her a surprise party.
They decorated the house with
balloons and streamers, baked a
delicious cake, and sang "Happy
Birthday." Lily felt loved and special
as she opened her presents and
played with her friends.
A Special Birthday
1. What was the surprise for Lily?
2. How did the family decorate the
house?
3. What did they do to celebrate
Lily?
4. How did Lily feel at her birthday
party?
Family Game Night
Every Friday night, the Miller
family had a game night. They
played board games, card games,
and video games. They laughed,
cheered, and sometimes argued,
but they always had fun. Game night
was a special time for the family to
bond.
Family Game Night
1. What did the Miller family do
every Friday night?
2. What kinds of games did they
play?
3. How did they feel during game
night?
4. Why was game night special for
the family?
A Trip to the Zoo
The Garcia family went to the
zoo on a sunny day. They saw lions,
tigers, monkeys, and many other
animals. They learned about
different species, their habitats, and
their behaviors. It was an exciting
and educational experience for the
whole family.
A Trip to the Zoo
1. Where did the Garcia family go?
2. What kinds of animals did they
see?
3. What did they learn at the zoo?
4. How did the family feel at the
zoo?
A Day at the Beach
The Johnson family spent a day
at the beach. They built sandcastles,
swam in the ocean, and sunbathed
on the shore. They ate ice cream,
played beach volleyball, and
collected seashells. It was a perfect
summer day.
A Day at the Beach
1. Where did the Johnson family
go?
2. What did they do at the beach?
3. What did they eat?
4. How did the family feel at the
beach?
A Bedtime Story
Every night, Mom or Dad would
read a bedtime story to their
children. They loved listening to tales
of brave knights, magical fairies, and
talking animals. The stories helped
them fall asleep peacefully,
dreaming of faraway lands and
exciting adventures.
A Bedtime Story
1. What did Mom or Dad do every
night?
2. What kinds of stories did they
read?
3. How did the children feel during
the bedtime stories?
4. What did the stories help the
children do?
A New Friend
Alex moved to a new school and
was feeling a bit lonely. Then he met
Ben, who was friendly and kind. They
soon became good friends, playing
together at recess and sharing their
snacks.
A New Friend
1. How did Alex feel at first?
2. Who did he meet?
3. What did they do together?
4. How did Alex feel after meeting
Ben?
A Rainy Day Adventure
The rain was pouring, but that
didn't stop Emily and Chloe from
having fun. They played board
games, drew pictures, and told
stories. They realized that even on a
rainy day, friendship can brighten
things up.
A Rainy Day Adventure
1. What was the weather like?
2. What did Emily and Chloe do?
3. How did they feel?
4. What did they learn about
friendship?
A Surprise Party
A group of friends wanted to
surprise their friend, Ethan, on his
birthday. They decorated the room,
baked a cake, and hid Ethan's
presents. When Ethan arrived, he
was overjoyed to see his friends and
the party they had planned.
A Surprise Party
1. What did Ethan's friends plan?
2. How did they decorate the room?
3. What did they bake?
4. How did Ethan feel when he
arrived?
Playing Together
Oliver and Ethan loved playing
soccer together. They practiced
dribbling, passing, and shooting
goals. They worked as a team and
cheered each other on.
Playing Together
1. What did Oliver and Ethan love to
do?
2. What did they practice?
3. How did they work together?
4. What did they do to encourage
each other?
A Kind Deed
When Ben saw his friend, Sarah,
struggling to carry her books, he
offered to help. Sarah thanked him
for his kindness, and they walked to
school together.
A Kind Deed
1. What did Ben see Sarah
struggling with?
2. What did Ben do?
3. How did Sarah feel?
4. What does this story teach us
about being a good friend?
A Secret Garden
Two friends, Lily and Noah,
discovered a secret garden. They
spent many hours exploring the
garden, playing hide-and-seek, and
sharing secrets. The garden became
their special place.
A Secret Garden
1. What did Lily and Noah discover?
2. What did they do in the garden?
3. What did the garden become for
them?
4. Why was the garden special?
A Day at the Park
Maya and Ethan were best friends. They
loved spending time together, especially at the
park. One sunny day, they packed a picnic
basket with sandwiches, fruits, and juice. They
played on the swings, slid down the slide, and
climbed the jungle gym. As they sat under a
big tree, they shared their snacks and laughed
together.
A Day at the Park
1. Who were best friends?
2. Where did they like to spend
time?
3. What did they pack for their
picnic?
4. What did they do at the park?
First Day of School
Lily was nervous about her first
day of school. She didn't know
anyone in her class. But when she
arrived, she met a friendly girl
named Emily. They played together
at recess and soon became best
friends.
First Day of School
1. How did Lily feel about her first
day of school?
2. Who did she meet?
3. What did they do together?
4. How did Lily feel after meeting
Emily?
Art Class Fun
In art class, the children painted
colorful pictures. They used different
colors and shapes to create animals,
flowers, and houses. Their teacher,
Ms. Lily, praised their creativity.
Art Class Fun
1. What did the children do in art
class?
2. What did they use to paint?
3. What did they paint?
4. Who praised their creativity?
The School Trip
The class went on a field trip to
the zoo. They saw lions, tigers,
monkeys, and many other animals.
They learned about different species
and their habitats. It was a fun and
educational day.
The School Trip
1. Where did the class go on a field
trip?
2. What kind of animals did they
see?
3. What did they learn about the
animals?
4. How was the field trip?
Lost and Found
Ben lost his favorite toy car at
school. He was very sad. But the next
day, he found it in the lost and found
box. He was so happy to have his toy
back.
Lost and Found
1. What did Ben lose?
2. How did he feel about losing it?
3. Where did he find it?
4. How did he feel after finding it?
Sharing Snacks
During snack time, Alex shared
his cookies with his classmates. They
thanked him for being so kind.
Sharing snacks is a great way to
make friends.
Sharing Snacks
1. What did Alex share with his
classmates?
2. How did his classmates feel?
3. Why is sharing important?
4. What is a great way to make
friends?
The School Play
The class was preparing for a
school play. They practiced their
lines, learned their songs, and
rehearsed their dances. On the day
of the performance, they did a
fantastic job.
The School Play
1. What was the class preparing
for?
2. What did they practice?
3. When was the performance?
4. How did they perform?
The School Library
The school library was a magical
place. It was filled with books of all
kinds: fairy tales, adventure stories,
and funny comics. The children
loved spending time there, reading
and learning.
The School Library
1. What was the school library like?
2. What kind of books were there?
3. What did the children love to do
there?
4. Why was the library a magical
place?
Helping a Friend
Sarah saw her friend, Mia,
struggling with her homework. She
offered to help her, and together
they solved the problems. Helping
each other is a sign of true
friendship.
Gym Class Fun
In gym class, the children played
tag, jumped rope, and played
basketball. They had a lot of fun
running around and being active.
Gym Class Fun
1. What did the children do in gym
class?
2. What games did they play?
3. How did they feel during gym
class?
4. Why is it important to be active?
A New Teacher
A new teacher, Mr. Lee, joined the
school. He was kind and funny, and
the children liked him very much.
They learned a lot from him and
enjoyed his lessons.
A New Teacher
1. Who joined the school?
2. What was Mr. Lee like?
3. How did the children feel about
him?
4. What did the children learn from
Mr. Lee?
The Ant and the Grasshopper
In summer, the grasshopper
sang and danced all day, while the
ant worked hard to store food for
winter. When winter came, the
grasshopper had no food and was
cold. The ant shared its food,
teaching the grasshopper the
importance of hard work.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
1. What did the grasshopper do in
the summer?
2. What did the ant do in the
summer?
3. What happened to the
grasshopper in the winter?
4. What lesson did the grasshopper
learn?
The Fox and the Grapes
A fox saw a bunch of grapes
hanging high on a vine. He tried to
reach them, but he couldn't. Finally,
he gave up and said, "Those grapes
are sour anyway."
The Fox and the Grapes
1. What did the fox see?
2. Why couldn't the fox reach the
grapes?
3. What did the fox say?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Tortoise and the Hare
A hare and a tortoise had a
race. The hare, being confident, took
a nap halfway through. The tortoise,
slow but steady, finished the race
first.
The Tortoise and the Hare
1. Who had a race?
2. What did the hare do halfway
through the race?
3. Who won the race?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Lion and the Mouse
A lion was sleeping when a
mouse ran over his nose. The lion
caught the mouse but let it go. Later,
the mouse freed the lion from a
hunter's net.
The Lion and the Mouse
1. What was the lion doing when
the mouse ran over his nose?
2. What did the lion do to the
mouse?
3. How did the mouse help the lion?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A shepherd boy often cried
"Wolf!" to trick the villagers. When a
real wolf came, the villagers didn't
believe him, and the wolf attacked
the sheep.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
1. What did the shepherd boy do?
2. Why did the villagers not believe
him?
3. What happened when a real wolf
came?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Dog in the Manger
A dog lay in a manger full of
hay. A hungry ox wanted to eat
the hay, but the dog growled and
wouldn't let it.
The Dog in the Manger
1. Where did the dog lie?
2. Who wanted to eat the hay?
3. What did the dog do?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow saw a pitcher with
water at the bottom. It couldn't reach
the water, so it dropped pebbles into
the pitcher until the water level rose.
The Crow and the Pitcher
1. What did the crow see?
2. Why couldn't the crow drink the
water?
3. What did the crow do to get the
water?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs
A farmer had a goose that laid
golden eggs. Greedy, he killed the
goose to get all the eggs at once,
but there were no more eggs.
The Goose That Laid Golden Eggs
1. What kind of goose did the
farmer have?
2. What did the farmer do to get all
the eggs at once?
3. What happened after the farmer
killed the goose?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun argued
about who was stronger. They
decided to see who could make a
traveler take off his coat. The sun's
warmth was more effective than the
wind's force.
The Wind and the Sun
1. What did the wind and the sun
argue about?
2. How did they decide who was
stronger?
3. Who was more effective in making
the traveler take off his coat?
4. What lesson does this fable teach
us?
The Fox and the Woodcutter
A fox, trapped in a trap, begged
a woodcutter to help. The
woodcutter refused, reminding the
fox of the fox's tricks. The fox escaped
and laughed at the woodcutter.
The Fox and the Woodcutter
1. What happened to the fox?
2. Whom did the fox beg for help?
3. Why did the woodcutter refuse to
help?
4. What lesson does this fable
teach us?
God Made Everything
God made everything, big and
small. He made the sun, the moon,
the stars, and the Earth. He made
animals, plants, and people.
God Made Everything
1. Who made everything?
2. What did God make?
3. What is the biggest thing God
made?
4. What is the smallest thing God
made?
God Loves Us
God loves us very much. He loves
us even when we make mistakes. He
is always there for us, watching over
us and protecting us.
God Loves Us
1. How does God feel about us?
2. What does God do for us?
3. Is God always happy with us?
4. How can we show God that we
love Him?
God Gives Us Life
God gives us life. He gives us the
breath to breathe, the heart to beat,
and the ability to think and feel. We
should thank God for the gift of life.
God Gives Us Life
1. What does God give us?
2. What does God give us the ability
to do?
3. Why should we thank God?
4. How can we show gratitude to
God for life?
God is Always With Us
God is always with us, even when
we can't see Him. He is in our hearts,
in our minds, and all around us. We
can talk to Him anytime, anywhere.
God is Always With Us
1. Where is God?
2. Can we see God?
3. When can we talk to God?
4. How can we feel God's presence?
God's Beautiful Creation
The world is God's beautiful
creation. The colorful flowers, the
green trees, and the blue sky are all
His works of art. We should take care
of His creation.
God's Beautiful Creation
1. Who created the world?
2. What are some beautiful things
God created?
3. How should we treat God's
creation?
4. What can we do to protect the
environment?
The Curious Puppy
Once upon a time, there was a
curious puppy named Max. He loved
to explore the garden. One day, he
saw a beautiful butterfly. He chased
it and chased it until he couldn't
chase it anymore.
The Curious Puppy
1. What was the name of the
puppy?
2. What did Max love to do?
3. What did Max see one day?
4. What did Max do when he saw
the butterfly?
The Rainy Day
It was a rainy day. Little Lily
couldn't go outside to play. She felt
sad. Her mom gave her a book to
read. Soon, Lily was lost in a world of
stories.
The Rainy Day
1. What kind of day was it?
2. Why couldn’t Lily go outside?
3. How did Lily feel?
4. What did Lily’s mom give her?
The Lost Kitten
A tiny kitten got lost. It meowed
and meowed. A kind boy named
Sam heard the kitten's cry. He picked
it up gently and took it home.
The Lost Kitten
1. What happened to the kitten?
2. What sound did the kitten make?
3. Who heard the kitten's cry?
4. What did Sam do for the kitten?
The Helpful Squirrel
A squirrel named Ricky loved to
collect acorns. One day, he saw a
little bird struggling. The bird was too
small to reach the seeds. Ricky,
being a kind squirrel, gave the bird a
few acorns.
The Helpful Squirrel
1. What did Ricky love to collect?
2. What did Ricky see one day?
3. Why was the bird struggling?
4. What did Ricky do to help the
bird?
The Brave Little Bird
A tiny bird named Pip was afraid
of flying. But one day, his nest fell
from the tree. Pip had to fly to safety!
With a deep breath, he spread his
wings and flew.
The Brave Little Bird
1. What was Pip afraid of?
2. What happened to Pip's nest?
3. What did Pip have to do?
4. What did Pip do to overcome his
fear?
The Friendly Giant
A giant named Jeff was very tall.
But he was also very gentle. He loved
to play with children and read stories
to them.
The Friendly Giant
1. How tall was Jeff?
2. What was Jeff’s personality like?
3. What did Jeff love to do?
4. Who did Jeff love to play with?
The Lost Shoe
A little girl named Anya lost her
shoe at the park. She was very sad. A
friendly dog found the shoe and
brought it back to her.
The Lost Shoe
1. What did Anya lose?
2. How did Anya feel?
3. Who found Anya’s shoe?
4. What did the dog do with the
shoe?
The Clever Fox
A clever fox named Finn loved to
solve puzzles. One day, he came
across a tricky riddle. He thought
and thought until he finally solved it.
The Wise Owl and the Proud Peacock