Camping Under the Stars
It was a very special weekend camping trip for Carlos and his daughter Emma. It was her 11th birthday. They packed up all their gear and headed out to a wooded area not too far from their home.
They arrived at the campsite just as it got dark.
As they lay down for the night, Emma said, "Dad, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
Carlos answered, "I see thousands and thousands of stars."
"And what does that tell you?" asked Emma.
"It tells me that there are lots stars and planets out there. It tells me that we are just a small part of this gigantic universe."
"It also tells me that there is a lot more still to discover. It tells me that the weather tomorrow will be very nice."
Carlos went on and on about the beautiful night sky. Finally he said, "Emma, what does this sight of millions of stars tell you?"
"It tells me that you forgot to pack the tent!"
1. Why was it a special camping trip?
2. Where did Emma and her father go camping?
3. What part of speech is gigantic?
a. verb b. adjective c. noun
4. What did Emma want Carlos to realise?
5. How do you think Carlos felt when he realised his mistake?
6. Give a word or phrase to replace 'discover'.
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