Sam and Pip Build a Fort
Sam had a big red box. Pip ran up to the box.
Pip was a small dog. He liked to wag his tail.
Sam said, "Look at this box, Pip! We can make a fun fort."
Sam cut a hole in the front. Pip put his wet nose inside.
"Come in, Pip," said Sam with a grin. Pip hopped in and sat on a soft mat.
The two pals sat in the red box. Sam had a red ball.
He rolled the ball to Pip. Pip tapped the ball with his paw.
They had a lot of fun together. Then, the hot sun went down.
It was dark in the yard. A cool wind blew on the box.
Sam had a warm blanket. He put the blanket on Pip.
Pip gave Sam a soft lick on the hand. They sat side by side and felt safe.
"You are my best pal, Pip," said Sam. Pip closed his eyes and went to sleep.
- fort:
- A safe or fun space built for playing or resting.
- wag:
- To move quickly back and forth or up and down.
- grin:
- A big, happy smile.
- yard:
- An open area of land next to a house.
- blanket:
- A warm cloth cover used on a bed or to keep warm.
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- 1What kind of pet is Pip?
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“Sam and Pip Build a Fort” is a short story reading passage about Friendship, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (162 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.