Ava and the Clockwork Sparrow's Secret
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.
At the toy museum, Ava found a brass sparrow that chirped, bowed, and then stopped. Its display card said a hidden key made it move.
What three symbols were on the sparrow's base?
- A sun, feather, and circle
- A moon, boat, and tree
- Three numbers
Show the answer and why
A sun, feather, and circle
A sun, feather, and circle
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Ava and the Clockwork Sparrow's Secret
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
Brass bird chirped and bowed its head,
Then stood still upon its ledge.
Verse 1
Hidden key was somewhere near.
Sun, round circle, feather clear.
Pressing sun made one small sound,
But no secret key was found.
Chorus
Pictures move and movements say,
Which small symbol leads the way.
If one order does not do,
Change the order; test anew.
Verse 2
Feather, circle, sunshine last—
Bow, turn, chirp; the drawer unlatched.
Silver seed-shaped key inside
Made the clockwork sparrow glide.
Final Chorus
Wind it twice, as guides explain.
Bird comes safely home again.
Picture clues and ordered play
Opened up the hidden way.
Make it story time.
Enjoy the video version of this story, then talk about your favorite part.
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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.