A Big Surprise for Dad
Sam woke up early on Sunday morning.
The sun was bright and warm in his room.
He looked at the calendar on the wall.
Today was a very special day.
It was Father’s Day!
Sam wanted to make a big surprise for his dad.
He hopped out of bed and ran to the kitchen.
His feet made a soft sound on the floor.
Mom was already in the kitchen.
She was making coffee and toast.
The kitchen smelled like fresh bread.
"Can I help make breakfast?" Sam asked.
Mom smiled and gave him a big white plate.
"Yes, you can help," Mom said.
They put yellow eggs and red fruit on the plate.
The food looked very yummy and colorful.
Next, Sam went to the small table.
He got his blue paper and his red paint.
He used a brush to make a big heart.
He wrote his name in big, clear letters.
"I love you, Dad," the card said.
Sam was very proud of his hard work.
He let the paint dry in the sun.
Now the surprise was ready.
Mom helped Sam carry the heavy tray.
They walked slowly to Dad's big bedroom.
They tried not to make any noise.
Dad was still fast asleep in his bed.
The room was very dark and quiet.
- Calendar:
- A chart that shows the days, weeks, and months of the year.
- Surprise:
- Something that happens that you did not expect.
- Proud:
- Feeling happy because you did something well.
- Quiet:
- Making very little or no noise.
- Giant:
- Something that is very, very big.
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- 1What special day was it on Sunday morning?
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About this short story passage for 1st Grade
“A Big Surprise for Dad” is a short story reading passage about Father's Day, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 2 minutes to read (328 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.