Grade 4 Reading Passages

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Grade 4
Reading
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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The Best Part of the Day
11 Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow.
23 Then she heard a man yell, “Hot pandesal! Buy your hot pandesal!”
29 Mia wanted to sleep some more.
41 But she knew she might be late for school if she did.
50 Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish.
57 “It’s time to get up,” she said.
67 Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Ice Cream for Sale
12 “Cling! Cling! Cling!” Benito and his sister Nelia raced out the door.
22 He took some coins from his pocket and counted them.
29 “I can have two scoops,” he thought.
42 But then his little sister Nelia asked, “Can I have an ice cream?”
55 Benito looked at his coins again. “May I have two cones?” he asked.
65 The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

At Last!
5 The spotted egg finally hatched.
13 Out came a little bird who was afraid.
25 The tree where his mother built their nest was just too tall.
33 “I don’t know how to fly,” he thought.

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44 He looked around for his mother, but she was not there.
56 Where could she be? He looked down and felt his legs shake.
67 He started to get dizzy and fell out of his nest.
77 He quickly flapped his wings. At last – he was flying.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

The Owl and the Rooster
13 While the other owls slept in the day time, Hootie slept at night.
22 She always yawned and fell asleep when her friends

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28 asked her to hoot with them.
38 This made her sad because she liked hooting a lot.
52 One day, she met a rooster who could not wake up in the morning.
58 He could not awaken the villagers.
63 This made the rooster unhappy.
71 Hootie said, “I know how to help you.
85 I’ll hoot in the morning so you can wake up to do your job!”
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

GET UP, JACKY!
5 “Ring! Ring!” rang the clock.

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11 But Jacky did not get up.
19 “Wake up, Jacky! Time for school,” yelled Mom.
26 And yet Jacky did not get up.
34 “Beep! Beep!” honked the horn of the bus.
41 Jacky still laid snug on the bed.
53 Suddenly, a rooster crowed out loud and sat on the window sill.
67 Jacky got up and said with cheer,“I will get up now. I will!”
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

WAITING FOR THE PEDDLER
4 Mama was feeling sick.
13 “Lisa, I cannot make you a snack,” she said.
23 “Can you watch out for the peddler while I rest?”
27 “Yes Mama,” Lisa answered.
33 Soon, a man shouted, “Taho! Taho!”
40 Lisa ran. “Two cups please,” she said.
44 Lisa paid the man.
56 She got one cup of taho and gave the other to Mama.
66 “Thank you, Lisa. I feel much better now,” said Mama.
69 “You’re welcome, Mama!”

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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

ANANSI’S WEB
6 Anansi was tired of her web.
18 So one day, she said “I will go live with the ant.”
26 Now, the ant lived in a small hill.
37 Once in the hill Anansi cried, “This place is too dark!
44 I will go live with the bees.”

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52 When she got to the beehive, Anansi cried,
66 “This place is too hot and sticky! I will go live with the beetle.”
77 But on her way to beetle’s home she saw her web.
86 “Maybe a web is the best place after all."
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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WAKE UP!
6 Every Saturday, Manuel goes to market
11 with his father, Mang Ador.
21 They always pass by Aling Juaning’s stall to buy meat.
29 They go to Mang Tinoy’s for fresh vegetables.
36 They also visit Aling Tita’s seafood section.
41 Whenever Mang Ador buys something,
47 Manuel always tries to predict what
53 his father will cook for lunch.
59 Today, Mang Ador bought tamarind, tomatoes,
64 string beans, radish, and shrimp.
75 “I know what we will have for lunch,” says Manuel happily.
80 Can you guess it, too?

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Grade 5
Reading
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

Early Start
6 Mara woke up with a start.
16 “Oh no!” The sun was shining brightly on her face.
22 She looked at her alarm clock.
31 She was not going to make it to school.
41 She hurriedly put on her uniform, gathered her things and
46 dumped them into her bag.

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61 She rushed so that she could be in school before the bell rang. 74
As she was going out the door, her mother stopped her and
84 asked, “Why are you rushing? Did you forget? It’s Saturday
85 today!”
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Rice for Lunch
5 Anika washed the rice grains.
12 Then she put them into a pot.
20 She also put in two cups of water.
32 Finally, she covered the pot and left it on the electric stove.
42 After twenty minutes, she went to check on the pot.
46 It was not hot.

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56 She saw that the plug was still on the floor.
65 Anika looked at the clock and shook her head.
69 It was almost lunchtime.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

The Gift
9 The colorfully-wrapped box was lying on the table
13 when Mario got home.
23 Thinking that it was his parents’ birthday gift to him,
31 he took it and quickly tore it open.

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43 It was the coolest looking pair of shoes he had ever seen.
52 Mario put them on, walked out into the street
57 and jumped into a puddle.
65 “Mario, why are you wearing your brother’s shoes?”
68 his Mother cried.
73 When he looked down, he said,
84 “Oh no, that’s a lot of cleaning I have to do.”
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

One Stormy Night
9 That night, Jessica helped her mother close the windows.
13 The wind was howling.

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20 Droplets of rain started pelting the roof.
30 “Go find the candles and I will get the matches,”
33 said her mother.
35 Lightning flashed.
40 A clap of thunder followed.
46 Soon after, the lights went off.
50 “A blackout!” shouted Jessica.
53 “Don’t be alarmed.
64 It’s a good thing we have what we need,” said mother.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

FROG’S LUNCH
13 One day, a frog sat on a lily pad, still as a rock.
17 A fish swam by.

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25 “Hello, Mr. Frog! What are you waiting for?”
34 “I am waiting for my lunch,” said the frog.
43 “Oh, good luck!” said the fish and swam away.
48 Then, a duck waddled by.
56 “Hello, Mr. Frog! What are you waiting for?”
65 “I am waiting for my lunch,” said the frog.
74 “Oh, good luck!” said the duck and waddled away.
80 Then a bug came buzzing by.
90 “Hello, Mr. Frog! What are you doing?” asked the bug.
98 “I’m having my lunch! Slurp!” said the frog.
101 Mr. Frog smiled.
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

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THE COW AND THE CARABAO
10 Long ago, a farmer had a carabao and a cow.
21 The carabao was bigger but the cow worked just as hard.
26 One day the farmer said,
39 “I can get more from my farm if my carabao works all day
45 and my cow works all night.”
56 This went on for a month 'til finally, the carabao cried,
65 “It is just too hot to work all day!”
74 “Want to go for a swim?” asked the cow.
83 “It will cool you off.” The carabao happily agreed.
90 They went off without the farmer’s consent.
100 Before swimming, they hung their skins on a tree branch.
111 But it wasn’t long till the farmer went looking for them.
122 Upon seeing the farmer, they rushed to put on their skins.
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132 In their rush, the carabao had worn the cow’s skin
140 and the cow had worn the carabao’s skin.
147 From then on, cows have sagging skin
152 while carabaos have tight skin.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

PEDRITO’S SNACK
8 The bell rang. “It’s snack time!” Pedrito shouted

14 and ran out of the room.
23 He sat on a bench under a tall tree.
31 In Pedrito’s lunch bag were three soft buns.
40 He got the first one and took a bite.
43 “Mmmm,” said Pedrito.
51 Just then, a sparrow sat on the bench.
59 It was looking at him. Pedrito didn’t mind.
66 He went on and finished his bun.
72 Then Pedrito got his second bun.
80 He took a big bite and said “Mmmm!”
91 The sparrow was still looking at him. It also moved closer.
100 But still, Pedrito did not mind. He went on
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104 and finished his bun.

110 Finally, Pedrito got his last bun.
119 He was about to take a bite when the
125 sparrow flew up to his shoulder.
132 Pedrito smiled, cut the bun in two
139 and said to himself, “I think someone
144 also likes bread and butter.”
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ______________

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AMY’S GOOD DEED
6 Amy loves walking home from school
19 to see the colors of the leaves and listen to the birds sing.
27 But one day, she heard a soft cry.
37 It came from under a bush. “Should I go near?”
43 Amy wondered. As it grew louder,
51 Amy decided she must help the poor thing.
58 Amy crept closer and held her arm out.
66 Just when she was about to reach out,
77 she saw a pair of eyes and heard a loud “Hissss!!!!”
86 She also felt a sharp pain. “Ouch!” Amy cried.
96 Her arm had four long scratch marks. Amy was upset.
105 She really thought she was doing a good deed.

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Grade 6
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Chameleons
4 Chameleons are extraordinary animals.
16 They are one of the few animals that can change their color.
23 This is their way of hiding themselves.
31 Chameleons that live in trees are often green.
40 Those that live in desert lands are usually brown.

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48 It is also their way of keeping warm.
57 Turning a darker shade helps them absorb more heat.
67 They also change colors to send messages to other chameleons.
74 Their bright colors may attract another chameleon
77 or warn enemies.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

The Philippine Eagle
11 The Philippine Eagle has replaced the maya as our national bird.
24 It is one of the three largest and strongest eagles in the world.

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31 But it is in danger of extinction.
37 Hunting and deforestation have caused the number
42 of Philippine Eagles to dwindle.
49 Scientists have tried to increase their number
54 by breeding them in captivity.
64 The first eagle to be bred in captivity is Pag-asa.
78 At 25 years old, Pag-asa is not yet suited to be released to the
88 wild as she has developed dependency on her human keeper.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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Home to Millions of Fish
11 Coral reefs are found in shallow areas of tropical ocean waters.
17 They are like beautiful underground gardens
22 that grow in salty waters.
34 Millions of fish and sea plants make their home in the reefs
42 as these provide a safe sanctuary for them.
52 They allow small fish to hide from large predator fish.
59 But many coral reefs are in trouble.
65 Water pollution is destroying many reefs.
69 Tourism likewise harms them.
82 If reefs are damaged, we will lose many of our most beautiful fish.
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

YAWNING
4 What makes us yawn?
11 Yawning is something that we cannot control.
20 Even in the mother’s womb, eleven-week-old babies
25 have been observed to yawn.
36 But why do we do it?One popular explanation for yawning
45 is that a person may be tired or bored.
52 Although many believe this to be true,
61 it cannot explain why athletes yawn before an event
68 or why dogs yawn before an attack.

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80 It is said that yawning is caused by a lack of oxygen
84 and excess carbon dioxide.
95 A good example of this is when we yawn in groups.
103 We yawn because we are competing for air.
114 Others even believe that we yawn to cool our brains off.
122 Cool brains allow us to think more clearly
132 so yawning is said to help us become more alert.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

LAUGHTER
4 People love to laugh.

14 We love it so much when there are jokes, jobs,
23 and shows that are made to make us laugh.
28 Even though laughing seems natural,
36 not many species are able to do so.
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42 Laughing involves the performance of rhythmic,

49 involuntary movements, and the production of sounds.
58 We are able to laugh using fifteen facial muscles,
67 our respiratory system, and sometimes even our tear ducts.
79 We are lucky that we are able to laugh because there is

87 strong evidence that laughter can help improve health.
93 Laughter boosts the immune system and adds
99 another layer of protection from disease.
107 Since laughter also increases blood flow, it improves
117 the function of blood vessels that helps protect the heart.
123 Laughter also relaxes the whole body
128 by relieving tension and stress.
135 Finally, laughter also brings out the body’s
143 natural feel-good chemicals that promote well-being.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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EFFECTS OF ANGER
6 Anger is often viewed as harmful.
16 It does not only affect the person feeling this anger
22 but those around him or her.
32 As these feelings get stronger, changes occur in our body.
40 Our faces turn red and carry a frown.
50 Our teeth are clenched and our hands are closed tight.
55 Our breathing becomes heavy and
61 this makes our heart beat faster.
68 Our shoulder and neck muscles become stiff
75 and our blood pressure begins to rise.
82 All these things happen because our body
86 is preparing for something.
91 It is preparing for action.
100 However, this action does not have to be harmful.
107 People are often guilty about feeling angry.

113 But, anger can be viewed positively.
123 Feelings of anger tell you that something is not right
129 and that something needs to change.
136 The challenge lies in making sure that
145 actions resulting from anger will help rather than harm.
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152 Expressing our feelings can help others understand

162 the source of our anger rather than fear its consequences.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

DREAMS
5 We often say “Sweet dreams,”

13 but have you ever wondered why we dream?
23 Some say that dreaming is our brain’s way of exercising.
33 While we sleep, our brain may be testing the connections
42 and pathways to see if they are working well.
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50 Others believe that dreaming is our brain’s way

54 of sorting out problems.
63 Problems that have not been addressed during the day
69 are sometimes resolved in our sleep.
79 Yet another explanation is that dreaming is our brain’s way
88 of fixing and organizing all the information we have.
95 While sleeping, our brains have a chance
105 to sort out the information that we want to keep
112 from the stuff we no longer want.
118 Still another idea is that dreams
124 are just another form of thinking.
135 Will we ever get to know the answer to this question?
141 Maybe we should sleep on it.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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GRADE 7
Telling Time
8 Humans have used different objects to tell time.
15 In the beginning, they used an hourglass.
23 This is a cylindrical glass with a narrow center
35 which allows sand to flow from its upper to its lower portion.
45 Once all the sand has trickled to the lower portion,
52 one knows that an hour has passed.
60 Using the same idea, water clocks were constructed
71 to measure time by having water flow through a narrow passage
76 from one container to another.
87 On the other hand, sundials allowed people to estimate an hour
102 by looking at the position of the shadow cast by the sun on a plate.
111 At night, people measured time by checking the alignment
123 of the stars in the sky. None of these were accurate, though.
133 The clock was the first accurate instrument for telling time.
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Counting the Hours
11 When men decided to divide the day into twenty-four hours,

19 they used numbers one through twelve two times.
29 As a result, there was one o’clock during the day
38 and another one o’clock after midnight. This created confusion.
49 If one was told to submit a project at six o’clock,
60 did this mean six o’clock in the morning or at night?
68 The Romans provided a solution to this problem.
82 They thought that noon time, the time when the sun is at its apex,
86 is an important time.
95 They called noon Meridies and measured time by this.
101 They called the morning ante meridiem,
108 which means “before noon” while “after noon”
112 was called post meridiem.

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118 Ante meridiem was shortened to A.M.
125 while post meridiem was shortened to P.M.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Nosebleeds
7 Having a nosebleed is a common occurrence.
15 Children experience epistaxis when blood flows out from
26 either or both nostrils, often for a short period of time.
37 It may be caused by one’s behavior like frequent nose picking
46 or blowing too hard when one has a cold.
55 It may also be caused by certain physical factors
66 such as an allergy or abnormal growths in the nasal cavity.

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76 Or it may be due to environmental conditions such as
85 exposure to toxic fumes or dryness of the air.
98 While it is often thought that holding one’s head back can treat a
108 nosebleed, this can actually cause one to choke or vomit.
123 The best thing to do is to lean forward, pinch the top of the nose
128 and apply a cold compress.
139 And if that doesn’t work, it’s best to get professional help.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

DARK CHOCOLATE
10 Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams,
13 biscuits and cakes.
21 Although eating chocolate usually comes with a warning
31 that it is fattening, it is also believed by some
37 to have magical and medicinal effects.
46 In fact, cacao trees are sometimes called Theobroma cacao
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52 which means “food of the gods.”
58 Dark chocolate has been found out

64 to be helpful in small quantities.
75 One of its benefits is that it has some of the
83 most important minerals and vitamins that people need.
91 It has antioxidants that help protect the heart.
101 Another important benefit is that the fat content of chocolate
112 does not raise the level of cholesterol in the blood stream.
122 A third benefit is that it helps address respiratory problems.
132 Also, it has been found out to help ease coughs
135 and respiratory concerns.
143 Finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain.
153 This is what gives us a feeling of well-being.
Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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SNEEZING
7 Sneezing happens when our body is trying

15 to remove an irritation found inside the nose.
23 A special name for this process is sternutation.
28 How does a sneeze happen?

33 When your nose is tickled,
42 the sneeze center in our brain receives a message.
52 Soon, the other parts of the body that work together
61 to create a sneeze such as the abdominal muscles,
68 chest muscles, the diaphragm, the muscles of
79 the vocal chords, the back of the throat, and the eyelids
82 receive this message.
92 An explosion as fast as 161 kilometers per hour sends
99 the irritant speeding out of your nose.
108 Examples of irritants in the air are dust, pepper,
113 or allergens such as pollen.
121 Some experience having a photic reflex and sneeze
130 as soon as they are under the bright sun.
142 Now, if it ever happens that a sneeze of yours gets stuck,
152 look towards a bright light to unstick your stuck sneeze.
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

DUST
11 No matter how often we sweep the floor of our homes,

18 we are still able to gather together
23 a considerable amount of dust.
28 Dust is all around us.
37 It gathers on bookshelves, on furniture - old or new.
44 These particles rest on any still object –
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50 undisturbed until touched or wiped clean.

61 Dust, which was first believed to be made of dead skin
71 has been found to be a mix of different things.
79 Some of the common ingredients of dust particles
85 include animal fur, dead insects, food,
93 fiber from clothes, beddings, soil and other chemicals.
99 Although most of household dust comes
107 from the outside through doors, windows and shoes,
113 other dust particles come from within.
121 Scientists have discovered that the mix of dust
129 from each household actually depends on four things:
140 the climate, the age of the house, the number of persons
148 who live in it and their individual cooking,
152 cleaning and smoking habits.
162 Making our homes free of dust may not be possible
171 but lessening the amount of dust that we keep
179 in our homes will help avoid possible allergies
185 and allow us to breathe well.
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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

PAIN
10 How do we sense pain? The human body has nociceptors

20 to receive an electrical impulse that is sent to part
26 of the brain that recognizes pain.
35 Memories of these sensations are formed to help us
43 avoid painful objects and experiences and prevents us
55 from repeating past mistakes that may have hurt us in some way.
60 But pain is more complex.
67 It is not only a physical experience
75 but an emotional and psychological one as well.
85 When all of these come together, it is called suffering.
93 The mind is not alone in recognizing pain.
103 The nervous system is also able to store such information.
113 Even when a person loses a finger or a limb,
124 the pain that was once felt may become a chronic one –
128 one that keeps recurring.
138 The best way to avoid this is to prevent pain
141 memories from forming.
148 The use of anesthesia prevents the mind
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152 from creating these memories.

159 Drugs that prevent pain such as analgesics
164 help lessen the pain sensed.

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Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

The Best Part of the Day

11 Mia was in her bedroom when she heard a rooster crow.

29 Mia wanted to sleep some more.

50 Finally, she began to smell fried eggs and fish.

57 “It’s time to get up,” she said.

67 Mia jumped out of bed and ran down the steps.

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

Ice Cream for Sale

22 He took some coins from his pocket and counted them.

29 “I can have two scoops,” he thought.

65 The vendor nodded. Benito and Nelia left with a smile.

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

5 The spotted egg finally hatched.

13 Out came a little bird who was afraid.

33 “I don’t know how to fly,” he thought.

67 He started to get dizzy and fell out of his nest.

77 He quickly flapped his wings. At last – he was flying.

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

The Owl and the Rooster

22 She always yawned and fell asleep when her friends

28 asked her to hoot with them.

38 This made her sad because she liked hooting a lot.

58 He could not awaken the villagers.

63 This made the rooster unhappy.

71 Hootie said, “I know how to help you.

85 I’ll hoot in the morning so you can wake up to do your job!”

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

GET UP, JACKY!

5 “Ring! Ring!” rang the clock.

11 But Jacky did not get up.

19 “Wake up, Jacky! Time for school,” yelled Mom.

26 And yet Jacky did not get up.

34 “Beep! Beep!” honked the horn of the bus.

41 Jacky still laid snug on the bed.

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

WAITING FOR THE PEDDLER

4 Mama was feeling sick.

13 “Lisa, I cannot make you a snack,” she said.

23 “Can you watch out for the peddler while I rest?”

27 “Yes Mama,” Lisa answered.

33 Soon, a man shouted, “Taho! Taho!”

40 Lisa ran. “Two cups please,” she said.

44 Lisa paid the man.

66 “Thank you, Lisa. I feel much better now,” said Mama.

69 “You’re welcome, Mama!”

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

6 Anansi was tired of her web.

18 So one day, she said “I will go live with the ant.”

26 Now, the ant lived in a small hill.

37 Once in the hill Anansi cried, “This place is too dark!

44 I will go live with the bees.”

52 When she got to the beehive, Anansi cried,

77 But on her way to beetle’s home she saw her web.

86 “Maybe a web is the best place after all."

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: _______________

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6 Every Saturday, Manuel goes to market

11 with his father, Mang Ador.

21 They always pass by Aling Juaning’s stall to buy meat.

29 They go to Mang Tinoy’s for fresh vegetables.

36 They also visit Aling Tita’s seafood section.

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