Description
Let your students explore reading, writing, and reflection through five beautifully written stories about summertime and family connection.
This printable worksheet set is designed for Grade 3–4 learners and offers age-appropriate fiction texts paired with comprehension questions, creative writing prompts, and optional drawing activities.
Each story focuses on warm, real-life family moments—perfect for reinforcing emotional awareness and building literacy skills during the summer months.
What’s Included:
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5 original fiction stories with a summer and family theme
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5 comprehension questions per story with space for written responses
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1 personal writing prompt per story with lined writing space
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Optional drawing activity to encourage creativity
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Full teacher answer key
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Print-friendly, black-and-white PDF format
Story Titles:
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The Picnic That Got Rained On
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Grandpa’s Famous Mango Ice Cream
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Our First Camping Trip
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Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses
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A Walk with Grandma
Key Benefits:
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Builds reading comprehension and narrative writing
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Reinforces emotional learning and family values
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Easy to print and use for summer school, tutoring, or enrichment
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Encourages student voice and imagination
Standards Alignment:
Aligned with Common Core Standards for Grades 3–4:
RL.3.1–4.10, W.3.3–4.8
Conclusion:
Stories from a Summer Vacation is more than just reading practice—it’s an invitation for students to connect with meaningful family experiences and grow as thoughtful readers and writers.
Perfect for summer learning at home or in the classroom.
