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Once upon a time, all birds could fly! They soared through the fluffy clouds, playing tag with the wind and singing hello to the bright sun. But among them was Henrietta, a tiny chick with the biggest dream – to touch the moon!
One breezy morning, Henrietta announced, "Today, I'll fly to the moon!" Her friends, Robin and Sparrow, chuckled. "But Henrietta," they chirped, "chickens can't fly that high!"
Henrietta wasn't one to give up. She flapped her wings as hard as she could, but only hopped a few feet. "Hmm," she thought, "maybe I need a running start!" So, she ran and ran across the farmyard, her little wings whirring. But all that happened was a spectacular belly flop into a pile of soft hay.
Feeling a bit discouraged, Henrietta looked up at the wise Old Owl perched on a branch. "Why can't I fly to the moon, Mr. Owl?" she asked.
The old owl hooted softly, "Chickens, my dear, have special wings for different things. They help you run fast on the ground and find yummy seeds to eat!"
Henrietta looked at her strong legs and fluffy feathers. "But I still want to reach for the stars!"
The owl smiled. "Maybe you can't fly to the moon, but you can fly high in your own way. Look!" He pointed to a mama Hen gently using her wings to keep her chicks warm and safe under her feathers.
Henrietta's eyes sparkled. "I can fly with love!" she chirped. From then on, Henrietta used her wings to take care of her chicks, running fast to find food, and dusting herself off after every silly attempt to fly. And though she never touched the moon, Henrietta knew she could reach for the stars in her own special way.
Vocabulary and Meaning
Soared: Flew smoothly and effortlessly, often high in the sky.
Fluffy clouds: Soft, puffy clouds that look like cotton.
Breezy morning: A morning with a gentle wind blowing.
Chuckled: Laughed softly in a friendly way.
Discouraged: Feeling disappointed or without hope.
Perched: Sitting on a branch or other high place.
Hooted: Made the deep, low sound that owls are known for.
Spectacular belly flop: A funny and clumsy way of falling flat on your stomach.
Yummy seeds: Delicious seeds that birds like to eat.
Sparkled: Shined brightly with excitement.
Dusting herself off: Brushing dirt or leaves off herself after falling
Comprehension Questions for "Why Chickens Don't Fly"
Remembering the Story:
What was Henrietta's big dream?
What did Robin and Sparrow say when Henrietta announced she wanted to fly to the moon?
How did Henrietta try to fly in the story? (Give two examples)
What did the wise Old Owl tell Henrietta about why chickens can't fly to the moon?
Thinking About the Story:
How do you think Henrietta felt when she couldn't fly to the moon? (Use clues from the story)
What did the Old Owl mean when he said chickens have "special wings for different things"?
According to the story, how can chickens "fly" in their own way, even though they can't fly high in the sky?
Learning a Lesson:
Everyone has different talents and abilities. What are some things you are good at?
Can you think of another animal that has special skills to help it survive?
Comprehension Questions and Answers for "Why Chickens Don't Fly"
Remembering the Story:
What was Henrietta's big dream?
Henrietta's big dream was to fly to the moon and touch it.
What did Robin and Sparrow say when Henrietta announced she wanted to fly to the moon?
Robin and Sparrow chuckled and said that chickens can't fly that high.
How did Henrietta try to fly in the story? (Give two examples)
Henrietta tried to fly by flapping her wings as hard as she could, but only hopped a few feet.
She also tried to fly by running across the farmyard with her wings whirring, but ended up with a belly flop in the hay.
What did the wise Old Owl tell Henrietta about why chickens can't fly to the moon?
The Old Owl explained that chickens have special wings for different things, like helping them run fast on the ground and find seeds to eat.
Thinking About the Story:
How do you think Henrietta felt when she couldn't fly to the moon? (Use clues from the story)
Henrietta felt discouraged when she couldn't fly to the moon. The text tells us she felt a bit discouraged after looking up at the wise Old Owl.
What did the Old Owl mean when he said chickens have "special wings for different things"?
The Old Owl meant that even though chickens can't fly high in the sky, their wings are still very useful. They help chickens run fast to escape danger or find food, and they can even be used to keep chicks warm and safe.
According to the story, how can chickens "fly" in their own way, even though they can't fly high in the sky?
The story tells us that chickens can "fly" with love by using their wings to take care of their chicks. They can also "fly" by using their wings to help them run fast and dust themselves off after falls.
Learning a Lesson:
Everyone has different talents and abilities. What are some things you are good at?
(This is an open ended question that encourages students to reflect on their own strengths.)
Answers will vary depending on the student, but they could be good at drawing, singing, playing sports, solving problems, or being kind to others.
Can you think of another animal that has special skills to help it survive?
Yes, many animals have special skills! Here are a few examples:
Fish have fins to help them swim through water.
Monkeys have long arms and tails to help them swing through trees.
Snakes have long, slender bodies to help them squeeze into tight spaces.
Cheetahs have strong legs and a flexible spine to help them run very fast.
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