Diego and the Storybook Soccer Match
by
Thomas
A story about Reading
for your 4th Grader.
Diego was a lively boy who lived in a bustling city. He loved soccer more than anything else. Every day, he would rush to the city park after school to play with his friends. The sound of the ball hitting the net was music to his ears.
One day, after an exciting game, Diego noticed a grand library across the street. He had never been inside before. Curiosity piqued, he decided to explore it. Inside, he found a book about soccer. It was old and dusty, but the cover was intriguing.
As he opened the book, a gust of wind blew, and suddenly, Diego found himself standing on a soccer field. He was no longer in the library but inside the book! He was surrounded by the characters from the story, all ready to play a game.
Diego was thrilled! He played with the characters, showing off his skills. But when the game ended, he realized he couldn't return home. The last page of the book was blank, and a voice echoed, 'Fill this page with a story of your own to return home.'
Diego was scared. He had never written a story before. He thought about his friends, his family, and the real soccer field. He missed them. He decided to give it a try. He picked up a pen that appeared and started to write.
He wrote about his friends and their soccer games. He wrote about the joy of scoring a goal and the disappointment of missing a shot. But something was missing. His story didn't feel complete.
Diego thought hard. He remembered his coach's words about teamwork and sportsmanship. He realized that soccer wasn't just about winning or losing. It was about playing together as a team and respecting each other.
With newfound inspiration, Diego rewrote his story. He included moments of teamwork, like passing the ball and helping each other. He wrote about sportsmanship, like shaking hands after a game, regardless of the result.