Zip and the Shady Rock

Retell a desert story and find its lesson.

Read the story

1It was a hot day in the desert. Zip the lizard found a big rock. Next to it was a patch of cool shade.

2Quinn the quail came by. "May I rest in the shade with you?" she asked. "No," said Zip. "This shade is just for me." So Quinn rested under a bush.

3The sun climbed high in the sky. Zip's patch of shade got smaller and smaller. Soon it was gone, and Zip was hot.

4Quinn saw him. "Come rest under my bush," she called. "There is room for two." Zip felt bad. "Thank you," he said. "I am sorry I did not share."

5The next day, Zip shared his shade with Quinn.

Use the story to answer each question.

Where does the story happen?

A. in a hot desertB. in a snowy forestC. by a cool lake

Put the story in order. Match each word to what happened.

Read paragraph 3. Underline the sentence that tells why the shade got smaller.

Finish the retelling. Pick a word from the box for each blank.

Zip would not his shade with Quinn. Soon the shade was . Quinn was and asked Zip to rest under her bush.

Think about what Zip learns.

Read paragraph 4. How does Zip feel when Quinn asks him to rest under her bush?

A. proudB. badC. sleepy

What is the lesson of the story?

A. It is best to rest by a big rock.B. Hot days are better than cool days.C. It is kind to share what you have.

Underline the sentence that shows Zip learned the lesson.

Why does Zip share his shade the next day? Use details from the story.