(Simple past)
Skating! Who is he? Where is he What does he do?
This winter I learned to skate! A friend of mine had an extra pair of
skates. He persuaded me to go skating with him one Saturday
afternoon in February. I borrowed the skates and we went skating!
It was cold outside! We wore hats, scarves and mitts to keep warm.
He showed me how to put on the skates. He helped me walk onto the
ice. He showed me how to start moving. He also showed me how to
stop! I moved very slowly at first and lots of people skated past me.
When I fell nobody laughed at me. Instead, they helped me get back
up. I kept trying! Soon I felt much better. I liked skating!
Comprehension Check:
Did you understand the story? Are these sentences true?
1. In the past tense the word feel becomes the word felt. Yes or no?
2. In the past tense the word fall becomes the word fell. Yes or no?
3. When he fell, people laughed at him. Yes or no?
4. Wearing hats and scarves will help keep you warm on a cold day.
Yes or no?
5. You can skate outside in the summer in Canada. Yes or no?
Fill in the Blanks:
6. If you want to _________ to do something, you have to keep
trying!
7. When he _____________ nobody laughed at him.
8. He borrowed a pair of skates from a ___________ who had an
extra pair of skates.
9. They went skating on a _______________ in February.
10. They wore hats and mitts because it was _______________
outside that day.
11. His friend ____________ him walk onto the ice.
(Simple present)
Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger.
Hank loves Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk
slowly, and sometimes they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger is Hank’s horse. She is light brown. Her tall and mane are dark
brown. She is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together.
Often, Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes
and brushes Ginger. He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her
food and fresh water. Ginger loves Hank.
1. Who is the principal character?
2. What’s the name of his horse?
3. Where does he live?
4. What’s the name of his horse?
5. Which days does he ride his horse?
6. Do they always have good time. Yes or no?
6. Is Ginger’s color dark brown. Yes or no?
7. Is the horse living in the house. Yes or no?
8. Does Hank give Ginger apples. Yes or no?
9. Does Hank sometimes forget to wash and brush Ginger?
10. Does Hank give Ginger food and fresh water. Yes or no?
Note: Underline 10 verbs in each reading