Leo Lion Uses a Gentle Roar
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- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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Leo loved telling jokes at the shade tree. When he reached the funny part, he gave a giant roar of laughter.
What was too loud?
- Leo’s roar
- Ella’s footsteps
- Chip’s song
Show the answer and why
Leo’s roar
Leo’s roar was too loud.
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Leo Lion Uses a Gentle Roar
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
Leo has a joke to share.
Friends sit close beneath the shade.
Verse 1
At the funny part he roared.
Ella's ears could take no more.
Chip Chick hid behind a leaf.
That loud sound did not feel sweet.
Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
Strong can still be soft and slow.
Try a tiny little roar.
Verse 2
"Your joke was funny," Ella said.
"But your roar hurt my head."
Leo breathed and tried once more.
At the end: a tiny "rawr."
Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
Strong can still be soft and slow.
Try a tiny little roar.
Bridge
Chip came out and gave a laugh.
Friends passed round the story shell.
One friend spoke; the others heard.
Everyone could hear each word.
Final Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
"Is this volume right?" asked Leo.
"Yes!" his smiling friends all cheered.
Outro
Brave and funny, kind and strong,
Leo's gentle voice belonged.
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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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Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.