"The Journey of Little Sparrow"

Little Sparrow had always lived in the same tall oak tree in the forest. She loved her home, chirping every morning and flying around with her friends. But one chilly autumn day, her mother sat her down and said, “It’s time for us to go. The weather is changing, and we must migrate to warmer places.”

“Migrate?” Little Sparrow asked. “What does that mean, Mama?”

Her mother smiled and explained, “Migration is when animals, like birds, travel long distances to find a place that has the food and weather they need to survive. We are going to a warm place where we can rest and find plenty to eat.”

Little Sparrow was both excited and nervous. She had never left the forest before, and the idea of flying for so long felt like an adventure, but also a little scary. “How do we know where to go?” she asked.

Her mother fluttered her wings. “We have instincts that guide us. And we will follow the stars, the winds, and the sun. Many birds, like us, do this every year.”

The next morning, Little Sparrow joined her family and friends, and they set off on their long journey. They flew high above the clouds, over mountains, and across rivers. Little Sparrow saw so many new places and made many new bird friends along the way. The world looked so big, and she realized how important it was to work together with other birds to stay safe and find food.

After a long flight, they finally reached their warm destination—a beautiful forest with plenty of food and sunny skies. Little Sparrow felt proud of herself. She had made the journey, and now she understood why migration was so important. It was a way to survive and thrive, no matter how far the journey.

As she perched on a tree branch in the warm forest, Little Sparrow promised herself that next year, she would be even braver. The world was much bigger than she thought, and with her family and friends, she could face any challenge.

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Exercises

1. Comprehension Questions (Reading Understanding)

Read the story again and answer the following questions.

a. What did Little Sparrow’s mother tell her about migration?

b. How did Little Sparrow feel when she first learned about migration?

c. What did Little Sparrow see during her journey?

d. How did Little Sparrow feel when they finally reached their destination?

e. What did Little Sparrow learn from her migration adventure?

2. Creative Drawing Activity

Draw a picture of Little Sparrow flying with her family across the sky. Show the different landscapes she flies over, like forests, rivers, and mountains. How can you make the sky and scenery look different during the day and night?

3. Writing Activity (Migration Journal)

Imagine you are Little Sparrow. Write a journal entry about your migration journey.

Your journal should include:

• How you felt when you first heard about migration.
• What places you saw during the trip.
• How you worked together with other birds.
• What you learned from the journey.

4. Vocabulary Practice

Choose three words from the story (like "migration," "instincts," "survive," "journey," "destination") and use each word in a new sentence.

5. Reflect on the Moral of the Story

Little Sparrow learned that migration is important for survival and that sometimes challenges can bring great rewards.

Questions to reflect on:

a. What does it mean to "migrate," and why is it important for animals?

b. Have you ever faced a challenge that made you feel nervous or scared, but in the end, helped you grow?

c. Why is it important to work together when facing big challenges?