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Sam's Exciting Holiday Story

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Sam's Exciting Holiday Story

Read the story, then answer each question. Look for words that help you see, hear, feel, smell or taste the scene.

A Holiday Night at the Kiwi Recovery Project

Ngaio and Hugo were spending part of their holiday at a kiwi recovery project beside the coast. At dusk, they followed Ari, a ranger, along a quiet track. Damp grass brushed their ankles, and the air smelled of earth after rain. Beyond the fence, waves rolled against the shore with a low, steady hush. Ari switched on a red torch. Its soft glow slid over the leaves without startling the birds. Then Ngaio spotted a kiwi stepping from beneath a fern. Its brown feathers looked shaggy, and its long beak nudged the ground. Hugo held his breath as the bird’s claws made tiny taps on the path. The kiwi paused near a shallow dish of water. Ngaio could hear Hugo’s rain jacket whisper as he shifted his feet. The night felt cool on their cheeks, but the three friends stayed still and watched. A moment later, the kiwi disappeared into the ferns. On their way back, Ari gave them warm kūmara soup in a small shelter. The steam curled up, carrying a sweet, earthy smell. Ngaio tasted a spoonful; it was smooth and gently savoury. Hugo smiled. Their holiday had been full of quiet discoveries, and they would remember the secretive bird for a long time.

Notice the Details

Use clues from the story to answer.

1.Write three words from the story that help you picture what something looked like.
2.Which senses are used in the story? Select every sense for which the story gives a detail.
  • Sight
  • Hearing
  • Touch
  • Smell
  • Taste
3.What did Ngaio notice about the air as the group walked along the track?
  • It smelled of earth after rain.
  • It smelled of fresh bread.
  • It smelled strongly of salt and sunscreen.
4.Copy one phrase from the story that describes a sound. What sense does it help you imagine?
5.How did descriptive details help you imagine the kiwi-watching scene? Give one detail from the story and explain what it helped you picture or feel.

Write with the Senses

Try adding precise details to your own writing.

6.Complete the sentence with your own describing words: “The warm soup felt , and its smell was .”
7.Write an exciting holiday sentence that includes details from at least two senses.

3 printable pages

  • Sam's Exciting Holiday Story, page 1 of 3: Read the story, then answer each question. Look for words that help you see, hear, feel,

    Page 1

  • Sam's Exciting Holiday Story, page 2 of 3: A Holiday Night at the Kiwi Recovery Project, Notice the Details

    Page 2

  • Sam's Exciting Holiday Story, page 3 of 3: Write with the Senses

    Page 3

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