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Small Bird Learns to Fly

Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Charlie. Charlie loved playing with his bird friends in the trees, but he always felt a little left out when they flew high in the sky. He wished he could fly too!

How did Charlie feel when his friends flew high in the sky?

  • A) Happy
  • B) Left out
  • C) Excited
  • D) Sad
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression. the bird and his friends playing in the trees.

One day, Charlie decided it was time to learn how to fly. He went to the wise old owl, who told him, 'To learn to fly, you must first learn to listen.' Charlie was confused but determined to try.

What did the owl say Charlie must learn first?

  • A) To fly
  • B) To run
  • C) To listen
  • D) To sing
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression. talking to the wise old owl.

Charlie spent days sitting quietly near the owls, squirrels, and other birds, listening to their sounds and observing their movements. He learned how the wind whispered to the leaves and how the animals communicated with each other.

What did Charlie learn by listening?

  • A) How to fly
  • B) How to sing
  • C) How to listen
  • D) How to talk
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression. quietly listening to the sounds of nature.

When Charlie felt ready, he flapped his wings and took a leap of faith. He remembered what the owl said, and he listened to the wind as it supported his flight. Charlie could feel himself soaring higher and higher!

What did Charlie listen to as he flew?

  • A) The birds singing
  • B) The clouds
  • C) The trees
  • D) The wind
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression. flying in the sky with a determined look on his face.

Charlie's friends noticed him flying and cheered him on. They were amazed at how he had learned to fly by listening. Charlie was no longer left out; he had become a part of the flying club!

How did Charlie's friends feel when they saw him fly?

  • A) Angry
  • B) Sad
  • C) Jealous
  • D) Amazed
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression.'s friends cheering him on as he flies.

From that day on, Charlie understood the importance of listening. It not only helped him learn to fly but also brought him closer to his friends. Charlie knew that good listening was the key to many great adventures.

What did Charlie learn about listening?

  • A) All of the above
  • B) It helps him fly
  • C) It brings him closer to his friends
  • D) It makes him happy
Small bird with brown feathers and a determined expression. and his friends happily flying together.

Reflection Questions

  • What did Charlie want to learn?
  • Who did Charlie ask for help?
  • What did Charlie learn by listening?

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