Grandpa's Garden

1st Grade Common Core RI.1.1 Description 69 words ⏱ 10 minESL Pre-A1

Addie describes Grandpa David's garden with its orange, lemon and olive trees, and how she helps him every Saturday.

Name: ______________________ Date: ____________

My name is Addie. My grandpa David lives in a small village in the north. Behind his house there is a big garden.

In the garden there are three trees: an orange tree, a lemon tree and an olive tree. Grandpa also has tomatoes, cucumbers and flowers.

Every Saturday I help him. I give water to the plants and I pick oranges. Grandpa says, "You are my best helper!"

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✏️ Questions

Where does Grandpa David live?
1. In a big city in the south.
2. In a small village in the north.
3. Near the sea.
4. In Addie's house.
How many trees are in the garden?
1. Two.
2. Four.
3. Five.
4. Three.
Complete: an orange tree, a lemon tree and an ______ tree.
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When does Addie help Grandpa?
1. Every Saturday.
2. Every day.
3. On Fridays.
4. In the evening.
In "I help him", the word "him" means…
1. Addie's father.
2. Addie's brother.
3. Grandpa David.
4. A friend.
Write ONE thing Addie does in the garden.
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How does Grandpa feel about Addie's help?
1. He is angry.
2. He is happy with it.
3. He is tired of it.
4. He does not care.