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Many people speak Marshallese. It is used in the Marshall Islands. People also speak it in the United States. It is a way to talk to friends. It helps people share stories. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarshall Sahlins was a smart man. He studied how people live. He went to far islands to learn. He wanted to know why we do things. He loved to learn about us. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartin West loved old stories. He studied many ways to talk. He read books from long ago. This helped him learn about the past. He was a very smart man. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Haas loved how people talk. She studied many ways to talk. She went to many new places. She helped save old words. Her work helps us learn today. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Quant made fun clothes. She lived in London. She made short skirts for girls. These skirts let you run and jump. Her art was bright and bold. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChai is a warm drink. It uses tea and milk. People add sweet sugar too. Spices make it smell good. It is a tasty treat. Do you like sweet tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMasanobu Fukuoka was a kind farmer. He lived in Japan. He let nature grow on its own. He did not use big machines. This helped the land stay healthy. He even used seeds in clay balls. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMascara is for your lashes. It makes them dark. It can make them look long. People use a tiny brush. It helps people feel pretty. Do you like to use it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can make soft mashed potatoes. First, cook the potatoes. Then, smash them up. Add milk and butter. It is a yummy food. People eat it with meat. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople go to a big dance. They wear masks on their faces. Some masks use a stick. You can play a game to find friends. It is a fun way to celebrate. Do you like to wear a mask?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mat is a thing for the floor. It can be soft or hard. Some mats clean your shoes. Other mats keep you from slipping. Mats help keep rooms clean. They can even help your feet feel good. Do you have a mat at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA matchmaker helps people meet. They help friends find a partner. This can help families stay close. It is a kind way to help. Do you know anyone who helps people meet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatija Čop loved books. He could speak many ways to talk. He helped a great poet write. He worked in a big library. He helped his people feel proud. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatoke is a special kind of banana. People cook them in steam. Then they mash them into food. This food is very important in many places. It is a meal people love to eat. Do you like bananas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are wooden dolls. They fit inside each other. One doll hides a smaller doll. You can find many inside. They are fun to open. Do you like surprises?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mattress is a big, soft pad. It is for sleeping in a bed. Some have metal springs inside. Others use foam or cotton. It helps you rest well. Do you like your bed?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMatzah is a flat bread. It is made with flour and water. It can be soft or very crisp. People eat it during a holiday. It helps them remember being free. Do you like crunchy bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMax Müller loved old words. He studied many ways to talk. He learned to read old books. This helped him learn about people. His work was very special. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak Mayan languages. They live in Mexico and near the sea. These words are very old. They help people feel proud. We can learn them too. Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMay Day is a big party. It marks the start of summer. People dance around a tall pole. They also pick bright flowers. Some people light big fires. It is a happy time for everyone. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe McIntosh is a red and green apple. It grows on trees. You can eat it raw. You can also make sauce. It is the national apple of Canada. Do you like apples?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome food tastes like meat. It is made from plants. You can use soy or wheat. This food helps the Earth. It is good to try. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA meat pie is a tasty food. It has meat inside a crust. People bake or fry it. It is a snack for many. We love to eat them! Do you like meat pies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig machines help on the farm. They do work fast. They can plant seeds. They can pick food too. This makes work easier for us. Do you like big tractors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people ate many foods. Most people ate bread and porridge. Some ate meat or fish. Rich people used sweet spices. It was a very busy time for cooking. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people used a special way to write. It was a way to share big ideas. It helped people talk about science and law. It was used by many smart people. This helped everyone learn together. Do you like to write…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople near the sea eat special food. They use olives to make oil. They use wheat to make bread. They also use grapes. These foods taste very good. It is fun to eat together. Do you like bread and oil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA memorial helps us remember. It can be a park or a statue. Some people plant a tree to help. It shows love for someone. We can keep their story alive. Have you seen one before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMenudo is a warm soup. It comes from Mexico. It has meat and red sauce. People eat it at big feasts. Families cook it together. It tastes very good. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Merlion is a special symbol. It has a lion head. It also has a fish body. It is from Singapore. People love to see it. It can spit water! Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Mesrop made new letters. These letters help people write. They help people tell their own stories. This was a big gift for his people. It helps them stay together. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA messenger carries news. They can be a person. They can be a tool online. They help us share things. It is how we talk to friends. It helps people stay close. Do you like to send notes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA messenger bag is a cloth sack. You wear it on one shoulder. It has a long strap. It helps you carry many things. It is easy to reach your stuff. Do you like to carry a bag?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAll ways we talk have jobs. We use words to tell things. We use words to talk to friends. Words also help us make a story. It is how we share our world. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA metaphor is a way to talk. You call one thing by another name. It helps us see things in new ways. It makes our words feel strong. We use them to share big ideas. Can you find a metaphor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can change their sounds. Sounds can swap places in a word. This happens in many ways to talk. It can make a new word. It can change how we say things. Do you hear it too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople wear fancy clothes to a big party. It is in New York City. They dress up to match a special theme. This helps a museum get money for art. It is a very big night. Do you like dressing up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use words in fun ways. We might say "the White House" to mean the leader. This is a special way to talk. It helps us share big ideas. It is like a secret code. Do you use special words too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Fisher was a writer. She wrote about food. She loved to eat with friends. This made her happy. She wrote many books. Do you like to eat good food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Halliday loved how we talk. He studied how people use words. He looked at many ways to speak. This helps us share our ideas. His work helps us learn. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Jackson wrote about drinks. He wrote about beer and whisky. He traveled to many places. He helped people learn about them. His books were very popular. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Silverstein studied how we talk. He looked at many ways to talk. He learned how words and culture go together. This work helps us understand people. He was a great teacher. Do you like learning new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael was a man who loved words. He studied old marks on clay. These marks were a lost way to talk. He found out they were Greek. This was a big job. He helped us learn about the past. Can you find old marks too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA red book helps us find good food. It shows great places to eat. Some places get special stars. These stars mean the food is very good. People love to find tasty meals. Do you like to try new food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Thomas was a man who knew many ways to talk. He could speak many languages. He used his skills to help people. He even taught others how to learn. His way of teaching was very special. Do you want to learn a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople celebrate a big moon festival. It happens when the moon is bright and round. Families eat sweet cakes together. They also carry bright lanterns. This helps everyone feel close. It is a happy time. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people make a soft sound. It is a very quiet vowel. You can make it by relaxing your mouth. It is in many ways to talk. It helps us speak. Can you make a soft sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people eat food from the Middle East. It has many tasty things. You can eat warm bread and rice. People also like sweet honey and nuts. It is good to share meals together. Do you like to try new foods?
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