The Lost Map

1. Pre-reading Questions (Activate Prior Knowledge)

These questions help students think about the theme or topic before reading the story.

• Have you ever found something interesting in your home? What was it?
• What would you do if you found a map with a big “X” on it?
• What do you think happens when someone follows a map into the woods?

Lily found an old map in her attic while cleaning. It was yellowed and fragile, but it showed a path through the woods behind her house. The map had a big “X” on it, marking a spot deep in the forest. Curious, Lily decided to follow the path the next morning.

With a backpack full of supplies, she ventured into the woods. The map led her past towering trees, over a stream, and through a meadow. Along the way, she heard strange sounds but kept walking. Finally, she reached the spot marked with the “X.” To her surprise, it wasn’t treasure but an old, abandoned treehouse.

Lily climbed up and found a note inside: “Congratulations, adventurer! You found my secret hideout. Keep exploring!” She smiled, feeling proud. The real treasure was the adventure itself.

2. True or False Questions (Post-Reading Comprehension Check)

These questions help assess how well students understood key details of the story.

• Lily found the map in her bedroom. 
• The map led Lily through a forest with tall trees.
• The spot marked with an “X” was a hidden treasure chest. 
• Lily found a secret treehouse at the end of her journey.
• The note in the treehouse told Lily to stop exploring. 

3. Character-Based Questions (Short Answer)

These questions focus on the actions and feelings of the main character, Lily.

• Who found the old map?
• Where did Lily go after finding the map?
• What did Lily find at the “X” on the map?
• How did Lily feel when she found the note in the treehouse?
• Why do you think Lily decided to follow the map?

4. Fill in the Blanks 

These questions encourage students to use the story context to complete sentences.

• Lily found an old map in her ________. 
• The map showed a path through the ________. 
• The spot marked with an “X” led to an old, abandoned ________. 
• Lily felt ________ after discovering the note. 
• The note in the treehouse said, “Congratulations, adventurer! You found my ________.” 

5. Inference-Based Questions (What, Where, How, Why)

These questions encourage deeper thinking by requiring students to infer information based on what they read.

• What do you think was Lily’s main reason for following the map?
• Where did the strange sounds Lily heard come from, and why did she continue walking?
• How would you describe Lily’s personality based on her decision to explore the woods?
• Why do you think Lily smiled after finding the treehouse instead of treasure?