Rory the Red Wagon Gives a Ride
Listen to the story, recall what happened and explain an idea using details from the reading.
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- What’s included
- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Rory rolled along the park path beside Sam Squirrel. They were going to the pond to watch the baby ducks.
Where were Rory and Sam going?
- The moon
- A classroom
- The pond
Show the answer and why
The pond
They were going to the pond.
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Rory the Red Wagon Gives a Ride
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Rory rolls along the way.
Ducklings wait beside the bay.
Verse 1
Sam walked with him down the track.
Hattie sat with a heavy pack.
Little legs were tired that day.
"Would you like a ride?" they say.
Chorus
Help a friend along the road.
Share the ride and share the load.
Slow and steady, side by side,
Kindness gives a gentle ride.
Verse 2
Sam put Hattie's backpack in.
Hattie climbed aboard with a grin.
Rory rolled up one small hill.
Sam pushed gently, strong and still.
Chorus
Help a friend along the road.
Share the ride and share the load.
Slow and steady, side by side,
Kindness gives a gentle ride.
Bridge
At the top they stopped to rest.
Hattie shared her water next.
Sam shared one sweet apple slice.
Helping back felt warm and nice.
Final Chorus
Down they rolled to ducks below.
Three small ducklings swam so slow.
Rory thanked each helpful friend.
Care had brought them to the end.
Outro
Every friend had helped that day,
All together on their way.
Make it story time.
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Complete story + quiz pack
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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Make it your own.
Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.