PicoBuddy

Tommy the Trucker

PicoBuddy
Lower Elementary
Fiction
EN
1 min read
Image for Tommy the Trucker

Tommy the Trucker

Tommy is a truck driver. He drives a big, red truck. The truck is very big and strong. Tommy loves his job. He gets to see new places every day.

Tommy wakes up early. He checks his truck. He makes sure the tires have air. He checks the engine. Then, he starts his truck. The engine rumbles. Tommy is ready to go.

He drives to different cities. He picks up things to deliver. Sometimes, it is toys. Other times, it is food. He makes sure everything is safe. He drives carefully.

Tommy eats his lunch on the road. He looks at the map. He makes sure he is going the right way. He talks to his friends on the radio. They tell stories and help each other.

At the end of the day, Tommy parks his truck. He is tired but happy. He helped many people get what they needed. Tomorrow, he will drive again.

Listen to Tommy the Trucker

PicoBuddy read-aloud story

Checking access...
Glossary
Truck:
A big car that carries things.
Tires:
Round things on the car that help it move.
Engine:
The part of the car that makes it go.
Loading reactions...
Loading quiz...
Loading practice questions...

You Might Also Like

Image for How Rabbit Brought Fire
Lower ElementaryShort Story • Fiction
Image for Mia's High-Flying Rescue
Lower ElementaryFiction
Image for Leo's Loud Subway Ride
Lower ElementaryShort Story • Fiction

About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary

“Tommy the Trucker” is a fiction reading passage about Truck Driving, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (158 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

Is this passage free?

Yes. You can read “Tommy the Trucker” online for free and download a printable PDF worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

What reading level is “Tommy the Trucker”?

It’s written for Lower Elementary — a fiction text about Truck Driving, about a 1-minute read (158 words).

What’s included with this passage?

An illustrated reading passage, a glossary of key terms, comprehension questions with an answer key, and an interactive quiz.

Can I adapt it for my students?

Yes. With a free account you can remix it to a different grade level or translate it to another language in one click.