Why Ireland is Green
Ireland is a beautiful place. It has a very special name.
People call it the Emerald Isle. An emerald is a bright green gem.
The land looks just like that shiny stone. It is covered in deep green color.
Why is the grass so green? The secret is the wet weather.
It rains very often in Ireland. The soft rain falls from grey clouds.
The water feeds the grass and plants. It helps the tall trees grow.
The hills stay bright and fresh all year. The rain makes the whole island shine.
- emerald:
- A bright green, shiny gem or stone.
- isle:
- A word used for an island, which is land with water all around it.
- weather:
- What it is like outside, such as rainy, sunny, or windy.
- gem:
- A shiny and valuable stone.
- island:
- A piece of land with water all around it.
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âWhy Ireland is Greenâ is a explanatory article reading passage about Ireland's Green Landscape, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (92 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.