Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. Kate loved to explore the forest near her house. One sunny day, she decided to go on an adventure with her best friend, Max.

As they walked deeper into the forest, they stumbled upon a mysterious cave. Curiosity got the best of them, and they decided to enter the cave. Inside, they found a magical book with a lock on it. Kate and Max tried to open it, but it wouldn’t budge.

Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared. “To open the book, you must find the key hidden in the forest,” the owl said. “But beware, the forest is filled with silent dangers.”

Kate and Max set off on their quest to find the key. They walked through the forest, careful not to make a sound. They saw a lake with a boat, but they knew they couldn’t use it because it had a silent e at the end of the word “boat.”

Next, they came across a tree with delicious-looking apples. However, they remembered that they couldn’t eat them because the word “apple” had a silent e at the end.

Finally, they reached a clearing where they found the key hidden under a rock. They were so excited! They rushed back to the cave and used the key to unlock the magical book.

As they opened the book, a bright light filled the cave. The book was filled with stories of magical creatures and faraway lands. Kate and Max couldn’t believe their eyes. They spent hours reading and imagining themselves in those magical worlds.

When it was time to leave, the wise old owl appeared again. “You have proven yourselves worthy of the book’s magic,” the owl said. “Remember, the power of silent e words can unlock many adventures.”

Kate and Max thanked the owl and left the cave, carrying the magical book with them. From that day on, they continued to explore the forest, using the power of silent e words to unlock new and exciting adventures.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What did Kate and Max find inside the cave? a) A key b) A magical book c) A wise old owl

2. Why couldn’t Kate and Max use the boat? a) It had a silent e at the end of the word “boat.” b) It was broken. c) They didn’t know how to row.

3. Why couldn’t Kate and Max eat the apples? a) The apples were rotten. b) The word “apple” had a silent e at the end. c) They were allergic to apples.

4. Where did Kate and Max find the key? a) Under a rock in a clearing b) Inside the cave c) Hanging from a tree branch

5. What did the wise old owl say about silent e words? a) They are dangerous. b) They can unlock many adventures. c) They should be avoided.

Answer Choices: 1. b) A magical book 2. a) It had a silent e at the end of the word “boat.” 3. b) The word “apple” had a silent e at the end. 4. a) Under a rock in a clearing 5. b) They can unlock many adventures.