ago in Ancient Egypt, the great River Nile gave people water, fish, and rich soil. But one year, the river stopped flooding, and the land turned dry.

a small village near Thebes lived a kind boy named Amun, who loved listening to his grandfather’s stories about Hapi, the spirit of the Nile. One night, Amun dreamed of a woman dressed in blue rising from the river. “Amun,” she said softly, “the Nile’s gi

Amun awoke, he told his mother, who gave him a protective amulet of Ra. He followed the river until he reached Sobek’s swamp.

Sobek!” Amun called. “Why have you stolen the Nile’s gift?”

rose from the water, hissing, “The people forgot to thank the Nile! They take but never give.”

replied, “If I bring their thanks, will you return the gift?” Sobek agreed and disappeared beneath the waves.

hurried home. The villagers offered fruits, flowers, and bread to the river and sang to Hapi. That night, rain poured, and the Nile flooded again.

people rejoiced, and Amun said, “The Nile gives to those who give thanks.” create a post reading activity for grade 5 based on the story for First additional language