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Pip's Big Adventure

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Pip was a tiny yellow chick. He lived in a warm barn with his mother.

Today was a very big day for Pip. He wanted to see the wide world outside.

Pip took one small step out of the door. The sun felt warm on his soft feathers.

The grass was tall and very green. It felt ticklish on his little feet.

He saw a bright blue butterfly in the air. The butterfly flew up and down.

Pip tried to jump and catch it. He landed in the soft dirt with a tiny hop.

He walked to a big blue pond. The water was clear and cool.

Pip saw his own face in the water. He let out a happy little peep.

A big red cow stood by the fence. The cow said a loud "moo" to him.

Pip was a bit scared at first. Then he saw the cow was just eating grass.

Pip found a shiny red apple on the ground. He took a tiny peck at it.

The apple tasted sweet and very good. He liked the taste of the red fruit.

The wind blew through the tall trees. The leaves made a soft whispering sound.

Pip felt like a brave little bird. He loved his first trip outside.

Glossary
Barn:
A large building on a farm where animals live or hay is kept.
Peck:
To bite or strike something with a beak.
Brave:
To be strong and not afraid when doing something new.
Explore:
To travel through a place to learn about what is there.

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  1. 1What kind of animal is Pip?
  2. 2Where does Pip live with his mother?

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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“Pip's Big Adventure” is a fiction reading passage about Exploration, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (355 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about Exploration, about a 2-minute read (355 words).

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