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People have a special holiday. It is called Day of the Dead. Families gather to remember loved ones. They make bright altars with food. It is a happy time. Do you like to remember family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDean Mahomed was a brave man. He came from India to a new land. He shared yummy food with others. He also taught people how to use massage. This helped many people feel good. He was very special. Do you like to try…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can change their shape. We add bits to the ends. This shows if things are many. It shows who owns a thing. It helps us talk well. Do you like new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can cook food in hot oil. This is called deep frying. It makes food very fast. It can make food crispy. People all over the world love it. Do you like fried food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can help us compare things. We can say a dog is big. We can say a dog is bigger. This helps us see what is different. It is fun to use these words. Can you find a big thing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDell Hymes studied how we talk. He looked at many ways to talk. He studied stories and songs too. This work helps us learn about people. It is very cool to learn. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDenim is a strong cloth. It is used for many things. People use it for blue jeans. It is made from soft cotton. This cloth helps us dress well. Do you wear denim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDerek Bickerton studied how we talk. He looked at many ways to talk. He liked to learn from the world. His work helps us know more. He also wrote books. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can paint a picture. They show you a place. They show you a person. This helps a story come to life. It makes you see it in your mind. Can you see it too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople grow food in dry places. They bring water to the plants. This helps food grow in the sand. It is a big job. We can grow many things. Do you like desert food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA desk is a flat table. You can use it at school. You can use it at home. It helps you write or read. Desks can have small drawers too. They are very strong. Do you have a desk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome words help us talk. They go before a name. They say if things are mine or yours. They tell us how many things there are. These words help us be clear. Can you find one in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDhivehi is a way to talk. It is used on many islands. People use a special script to write it. This writing goes from right to left. It is a very special language. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall marks can change a letter. They go on top or bottom. They show us how to speak. These marks help us read well. They make words sound right. Do you see marks on letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople talk in many ways. Some ways are very close. Neighbors can understand each other well. But far away, they may not. This forms a long chain of speech. It is like a slow change. Can you hear how people talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dialogue is when people talk. Two or more people can talk. They share what they think. This helps us learn together. It can be a way to make the world better. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDim sum is small food. You eat it with tea. It can be sweet or salty. Many people share the food. It is fun to try many kinds! Do you like small snacks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dining room is for eating food. It has a big table. It also has many chairs. We sit here with friends. It is a nice place to be. Do you like to eat with your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use words to talk to each other. Words help us share what we think. We use them to tell stories. They help us learn about the world. Talking is a way to be together. How do you use your words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA document is a way to share ideas. It can be on paper. It can be on a computer too. It helps us tell true stories. It can also teach us things. We use them every day. Do you like to read them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people eat dog meat. It is food in some places. Long ago, people ate it in many lands. Some people do this for a special reason. It helps them stay strong. Do you know about different foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can make things yourself. You can fix or build things. This helps you save money. It is fun to be creative. You can even share ideas with friends. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDolma is a yummy food. People fill vegetables with rice. They also use meat and herbs. This dish can be wrapped in leaves. It is a special treat for many. Do you like stuffed food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Dom Pérignon lived long ago. He worked with grapes to make wine. He helped make the wine very good. People still use his name today. He was a very smart man. Do you like to drink juice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDonatella makes beautiful clothes. She works in Italy. She works with her brother. They make fancy things to wear. She helps make many famous dresses. It is her dream job. Do you like pretty clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDonburi is a rice bowl dish. It has meat or fish on top. Some have eggs too. It tastes sweet and salty. It is a yummy meal. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoner kebab is a tasty meat dish. It cooks on a tall, spinning pole. A cook slices thin pieces of meat. You can eat it in bread. It often has fresh salad too. It is a fun meal to share. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDongzhi is a special day. It is the longest night. Families eat sweet rice balls together. This helps everyone feel close. It is a happy time. Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dosa is a tasty food. It is like a thin pancake. People make it from rice and beans. You can eat it hot. It is good with yummy sauces. Do you like to eat pancakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople celebrate a big day in fall. They climb high hills and mountains. They look at bright flowers. It is a day to love old people. It is a happy time for families. Would you like to climb a hill?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have a special day in spring. It is a time to wash in rivers. Some people eat sweet rice cakes. It is a fun day for picnics. We can celebrate with friends. Do you like spring days?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDough is a soft paste. You make it with flour and water. You can mix in eggs or milk too. It can make bread, pasta, or cookies. It is fun to shape! Do you like to bake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA doughnut is a sweet snack. It is made of fried dough. Some have a hole in the middle. Others have sweet cream inside. You can add sugar or chocolate on top. They are so yummy! Do you like doughnuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA down jacket is a warm coat. It has soft feathers inside. These feathers trap warm air. This helps you stay cozy in the cold. It is great for winter! Do you like wearing warm coats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. They race long boats. They also eat sweet rice dumplings. These treats are wrapped in leaves. It is a fun day for families. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople do a fun dragon dance. A team moves a long puppet. They use poles to make it wave. It brings good luck to all. It is a happy dance. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLocs are hair that looks like rope. They can grow on their own. Some people make them with tools. People wear them for many reasons. It can show who you are. It can be for your faith. Do you like this hair style?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dreidel is a spinning top. It has four sides. People play with it during a holiday. It is a fun game to play with friends. We spin it on a table. Do you want to spin one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules tell us what to wear. These rules are called dress codes. Some rules are for work. Other rules are for big parties. Rules help us show who we are. Do you have a dress code at your school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDress shoes look very nice. People wear them to parties. They can be black or brown. Some shoes have laces. Many people love to wear them. Do you have nice shoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople dry fish to keep it good. They use the hot sun. They also use the wind. This helps the fish stay safe to eat. It can stay good for a long time. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDried fruit is fruit with the water gone. It can be made in the sun. It stays sweet and good to eat. People have loved it for a long time. It is a tasty snack. Do you like raisins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHot water drips through coffee beans. It goes through a filter. The coffee falls into a pot. This makes a tasty drink. It smells so good! Do you like to drink coffee?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome farmers grow food in dry places. They use rain from the winter. They save this water in the soil. This helps plants like wheat grow. It is hard work to save water. Do you like to eat wheat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHeat can change how food tastes. You cook nuts in a pan. You do not use oil or water. This makes them smell very good. It makes coffee and tea too. It is a fun way to cook. Do you like roasted nuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople eat duck for food. It is a tasty bird. Many places in the world cook it. Some people roast it to make the skin crunchy. It helps us grow strong. Do you like to eat duck?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDurum is a hard wheat. It grows in many places. It makes yellow pasta. It can also make bread. People love to eat it. Do you like pasta?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dwelling is a home. It can be a house. It can be a boat. It can even be a van. A home is where you live. We all need a place to stay. Do you have a home?
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