Story title: Flight of the Phoenix Word list: Perch, Plume, Beak, Talon, Feather, Wingspan, Glide, Soar, Nest, Fledge
Flight of the Phoenix
Once upon a time, in a vast forest, there lived a magical bird called the Phoenix. It had a long, sharp Beak, sharp Talon, and shimmering, fiery Plume. The Phoenix was known throughout the land for its stunning, golden Feathers, which were said to bring good luck and prosperity to whoever owned them.
One day, the Phoenix discovered a young bird who was injured and unable to Fledge. The Phoenix took pity on the bird and decided to take care of it, nursing it back to health and teaching it how to Glide and Soar through the sky.
As the days went by, the young bird grew stronger and more confident, until it was finally ready to leave the Phoenix’s Nest and take flight on its own. The Phoenix was proud of the young bird and was grateful for the opportunity to pass down its wisdom and experience.
The two birds flew side by side, the Phoenix showing the young bird how to find the best Perches and how to use its Wingspan to glide effortlessly through the sky. They explored the forest and beyond, soaring higher and higher until they could see the whole world spread out before them.
And so, the Phoenix and the young bird continued to fly together, exploring new lands and discovering new wonders, always finding their way back to each other and their special bond. For the Phoenix, it was a flight filled with joy, friendship, and adventure, and it knew that this was just the beginning of a long and beautiful journey.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Perch | a place where a bird rests or sits | bird perch, tree perch, branch perch |
| Plume | a long, feathery growth on the head or neck of a bird | colorful plume, showy plume, distinctive plume |
| Beak | the hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth used for picking food and making nests | sharp beak, hooked beak, curved beak |
| Talon | a sharp, hooked claw on a bird’s foot | powerful talon, sharp talon, deadly talon |
| Feather | a light, flat structure that grows on a bird’s skin and helps with flight | soft feather, colorful feather, downy feather |
| Wingspan | the distance from one wingtip of a bird to the other | wide wingspan, long wingspan, impressive wingspan |
| Glide | to fly smoothly through the air without flapping the wings | graceful glide, easy glide, steady glide |
| Soar | to fly high and gracefully in the air, especially in circles | majestic soar, effortless soar, steady soar |
| Nest | a place where a bird builds a home and raises its young | bird nest, tree nest, sturdy nest |
| Fledge | the process of a young bird growing feathers and learning to fly | fledge successfully, fledge into flight, fledge into adulthood |