Pathos
People use feelings to talk. They tell stories to help us care. This can make us happy or sad. It helps us see what matters. It is a way to share. Can you feel a story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 37
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Patio
A patio is a place outside. It is next to a house. Many patios use stone or bricks. You can eat food there. It is fun to sit in the sun. Do you like to eat outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePattern (sewing)
A pattern helps you make clothes. You trace the shapes onto cloth. Then you cut the cloth out. It helps the pieces fit well. This makes making clothes fun. Do you want to sew a dress?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Bocuse
Paul Bocuse was a great chef. He made tasty food in France. He used fresh things to cook. People loved his yummy meals. He was a very famous cook. Do you like yummy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Pimsleur
Paul Pimsleur helped people learn new ways to talk. He studied how we learn words. He made special ways to learn by listening. This helps many people today. His work is very helpful. Do you want to learn a new way to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeanut butter
Peanut butter is a yummy food. It is made from peanuts. People spread it on toast. It can be smooth or chunky. It is a good snack for you. Do you like peanut butter?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeanut butter and jelly sandwich
It is a yummy sandwich. You put nut paste on bread. Then you add sweet fruit jelly. It is a snack many kids love. It is a happy food. Do you like this snack too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeanut oil
Peanut oil comes from peanuts. It is used for cooking food. It can make food taste good. It can even help make soap. People use it in many lands. It is a neat find! Do you like peanuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePecan pie
Pecan pie is a sweet treat. It has nuts and sugar. People eat it at big meals. It is a special food in the South. It tastes very good. Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePejorative
Some words can be unkind. They can hurt how people feel. These words show a bad view of someone. They can change over time. Some words used to be nice. Now they are not. Do you use kind words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeking duck
Peking duck is a yummy food. It comes from a place called Beijing. The skin is very thin and crispy. You can eat it with soft pancakes. It tastes very good! Do you like crispy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePelmeni
Pelmeni are small dough pockets. They have meat inside. You cook them in hot water. People love to eat them. They are a special food in Russia. Do you like dumplings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePendant
A pendant hangs from a chain. It can be made of stone. Some can even hold a photo. People wear them to look nice. They can be special gifts too. Do you like shiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePenelope Eckert
Penny Eckert studies how we talk. She looks at how kids use words. She learns how people make friends. This helps us understand each other. It is very cool work. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeninsular Arabic
Many people speak Arabic in a big land. They use many ways to talk. Some ways sound like old stories. People use these words every day. It helps them talk to friends. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeninsular Spanish
People in Spain speak Spanish. It sounds a little different there. They use special words to talk to friends. It is a way to share stories. Do you like to learn new ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePenmanship
You can write with a pen. Use it to make lines. You can make your own style. It is fun to draw letters. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePepperoni
Pepperoni is a red meat. It is soft and spicy. Many people put it on pizza. It can curl into a little cup in the heat. It tastes very good. Do you like it on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePepsi
Pepsi is a sweet drink. It has bubbles in it. A man made it long ago. It was made in a shop. People like to drink it. Do you like sweet drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePermaculture
We can garden like nature does. We help the earth stay healthy. We grow food and help plants work together. This makes the soil good. It is fun to help the world. Do you want to help a garden grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersian alphabet
People use special signs to write. These signs are for the Persian language. They look like they are joined together. This makes the words look very pretty. It is a special way to talk. Do you like how these signs look?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersimmon
The persimmon is a sweet fruit. It grows on a tree. The fruit can be orange or red. It tastes very good. People like to eat it. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal grooming
Cleaning your body is good. Animals clean their fur and feathers. It helps them stay neat. It can help friends bond, too. We clean to stay healthy. Do you like to stay clean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal pronouns in English
We use small words to talk about people. We say "I" or "me." We use "he" or "she" too. These words help us tell stories. They make talking easy. Do you know your favorite words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePescetarianism
Some people eat fish but no meat. They eat lots of plants too. They might eat eggs or milk. This helps the earth stay healthy. It is a kind way to eat. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePest control
People work to stop pests. Pests can hurt our food. Long ago, cats helped protect grain. We use many ways to help. We can use bugs to stop other bugs. This keeps our world safe. Do you see bugs in your garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePesto
Pesto is a green sauce. It comes from Italy. People crush leaves and nuts to make it. You can put it on pasta. It tastes very good! Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Ladefoged
Peter Ladefoged loved sounds. He studied how we talk. He listened to many ways to speak. This helped him learn about the world. His work was very special. Do you like to listen to sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePetticoat
A petticoat is a skirt. You wear it under a dress. It helps a skirt look big and pretty. Some are made of soft silk. They can also keep you warm. Do you like big skirts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilately
You can collect small paper stamps. They go on letters. Some stamps have birds or ships on them. People love to look at them. It is a fun hobby. Do you like stamps too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilology
Some people love to study words. They look at old books and stories. They find out what words mean. It helps us learn about the past. This work is very cool. Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePho
Pho is a yummy soup. It has noodles and meat. It also has warm broth. People love eating it together. It is a special food in Vietnam. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhonemic orthography
Some ways of writing match sounds. Each mark makes one sound. You always say it the same way. This helps you read well. It can be fun to learn. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhonics
Phonics helps us read. It links sounds to letters. You learn how letters make sounds. This helps you say words. It is a fun way to learn. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhonological change
The sounds we speak can change. They change over a long time. Some sounds join to become one. Some sounds split into two. This helps a language grow. Do you like how words sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhonological development
Babies learn how to talk. They listen to many sounds. They learn to say new words. It starts with small noises. Then they say "ba-ba-ba." Soon they say their first word! Can you say a word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhonological history of English
English is a way to talk. It sounds different in many places. The sounds have changed over a long time. People still use it to share ideas. It helps us all connect. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhrygian cap
This is a soft cap. It has a tip that bends over. People wore it a long time ago. It shows that someone is free. It is a happy sign of freedom. Do you like this hat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePickled cucumber
A pickle is a small cucumber. It sits in salty water. This makes the snack sour. Some pickles are sweet, too. People love to eat them. Do you like sour food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePicnic
A picnic is a meal outside. You can eat in a park. You might sit on a rug. You can eat cold food. It is fun to play games. Do you like to eat outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePictogram
A pictogram is a small picture. It shows what a thing is. It helps us talk without words. This is good for everyone. It can help us find our way. Can you find a picture sign today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePicul
A picul is a way to weigh things. It is a heavy load. It is what one man can carry. He uses a pole on his shoulder. This helps people trade goods. Can you carry a heavy load?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePidgin
People use new ways to talk. This helps when they do not know each other's words. They use simple words to share ideas. It helps people trade and work. This way of talking is very smart. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePierogi
Pierogi are small food pockets. They are made with dough. You can put cheese or fruit inside. They are cooked in hot water. People love to eat them at big parties. Do you like yummy dumplings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePierre Balmain
Pierre Balmain made beautiful clothes. He lived in France. He made dresses for queens. His work was very pretty. People loved his style. Do you like fancy clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin made beautiful clothes. He lived in France. He loved shapes like circles. He even made clothes that looked like space. He made many men and women look great. Do you like bright clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePig farming
People raise pigs on farms. They live in pens or small houses. Many pigs give us food. We use them for meat. This helps us eat. Do you like to eat pork?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePigtail
Pigtails are a fun way to wear hair. You can braid them or leave them loose. They sit on both sides of your head. Some people use ribbons to make them pretty. It is a style many people love. Do you like to wear your…
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