Porridge
Porridge is a warm food. You cook it in milk or water. People use grains like oats or rice. You can add sweet fruit or honey. It is a yummy breakfast. Do you like warm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 8
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Poultry
Poultry are birds that live with people. They can be ducks or chickens. Some birds give us eggs. Others give us meat. They help us have food. Do you like eating eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePragmatics
We use words to talk. Words help us share ideas. Sometimes we mean more than we say. We use our eyes and hands too. It is fun to talk with friends. How do you talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProfanity
Some people use bad words. They may feel mad or surprised. They might use them to show pain. Some words are not polite to say. We can use nice words instead. Do you know a nice word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePronoun
A pronoun is a small word. It takes the place of a name. You can use the word "he." Or you can use "it." This helps us talk fast. It makes our stories easy to read. Do you know any pronouns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProsody (linguistics)
Our voices do more than words. We use sound to show feelings. We can speak loud or soft. We can make our voice go high or low. This helps us ask a question. It helps us tell a story. Can you hear the music in your voice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProverb
A proverb is a short saying. It tells a truth. People use them for advice. They pass them down to kids. They help us learn. Do you know a good one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePunjabi language
Punjabi is a way to talk. It is used in many places. Many people use it to speak. It is a very big language. It helps us share stories. Can you learn to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuechuan languages
Quechua is a way of talking. It is used in many places. Many people speak it today. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to talk. Can you learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuechua people
The Quechua are people in South America. They live in high mountains. They grow many kinds of food. They also grow potatoes. They weave soft wool. They work together as a group. This helps everyone. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuinoa
Quinoa is a special plant. It grows small seeds. The seeds can be white, red, or black. These seeds help us stay strong. They grow in high, cold places. Have you ever tried them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRestaurant
A restaurant is a place to eat. People go there for meals. They can eat food at a table. Some places bring food to you. It is fun to eat with friends. Do you like to eat out?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRhetoric
You can use words to change minds. This is called rhetoric. It helps people share big ideas. It helps us talk to each other. We use it every day. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRiddle
A riddle is a fun puzzle. It is a question to solve. People all over the world play them. They help us think in new ways. It is a great way to play. Can you solve one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomance
Romance is a big feeling. It is when you like someone a lot. You might think they are very special. People tell many love stories about it. It can feel very strong. Do you know a love story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomance languages
Many people speak similar ways to talk. These ways come from Latin. They are used in many lands. They help us talk to each other. It is fun to learn them. Do you know any?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomanian language
Romanian is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is spoken in Romania and Moldova. It comes from a very old way of talking. This helps people share stories. Can you say hello in Romanian?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRunes
Runes are special letters. People carved them into stone. They used them a long time ago. Runes help us learn about the past. They are very cool to see. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRye
Rye is a tall grass. It grows in cold places. It can grow in poor soil. We use it to make bread. It is good for animals too. Do you like rye bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaffron
Saffron is a special spice. It comes from a purple flower. People pick tiny red threads from the flower. These threads make food turn gold. They also smell very nice. It is a very dear spice. Do you like gold food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalad
A salad is a mix of food. You can use greens or fruit. Some have tasty sauce on top. It can be a snack or a meal. We can eat it cold. Do you like salad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSámi people
The Sámi are a group of people. They live in the far north. They care for reindeer. These animals give them food and fur. This way of life is very special. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSandwich
A sandwich is a tasty food. It uses bread to hold food. You can use meat or cheese. You can even use sweet jam! It is easy to take to school. What is your favorite kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSanskrit
Sanskrit is a very old language. It comes from South Asia. People use it for songs and prayers. It sounds very beautiful. This language helps people learn about history. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSauce
Sauce is a tasty food. It can be a liquid or a cream. We use it to add flavor to our meals. It can be sweet or salty. It makes our food very yummy. Do you like sauce on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSauna
A sauna is a very hot room. It uses hot stones to make steam. The heat makes you sweat. It is a place to relax. Many people love to go there. Would you like to try a sauna?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSausage
Sausage is a tasty food. It is made of meat. People add salt and spices. It is shaped like a long tube. Many people love to eat it. Do you like sausage?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScarf
A scarf is a long piece of cloth. You can wear it on your neck. It keeps you warm in the cold. It can also look very pretty. People use them for many things. Do you have a soft scarf?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScroll
A scroll is a long roll of paper. It has many words on it. You unroll it to read the words. It was used a long time ago. It is very fun to see. Do you like to read rolls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeafood
People eat many things from the sea. We eat fish and shrimp. We also eat plants from the water. This food helps us grow. It is very good for us. Do you like to eat seafood?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSemantics
Words have meaning. They tell us about things. A word can point to a real thing. It can also be an idea in your head. This helps us talk to each other. It is how we share our thoughts. Do you like learning new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSemiotics
Signs help us learn. A footprint is a sign. It shows a dog was there. A picture is a sign too. Signs help us talk. We use them every day. What signs can you see?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSemitic languages
Many people speak these languages. They use them to talk every day. Some people use them to write stories. It helps us learn about the past. These words are very old. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSentence (linguistics)
A sentence is a group of words. It shares a thought with you. It can be a question. It can be a command. It helps us talk and write. We use them every day. Can you make a sentence?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSequoyah
Sequoyah was a smart man. He made a way to write. He made new signs for words. This helped his people talk on paper. It was a great gift. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSerbo-Croatian
Many people speak a special way. It is used in many lands. People use it to talk and write. It helps friends talk to each other. It is a way to share stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSewing
Sewing joins pieces of cloth together. You use a needle and thread. Long ago, people used bone tools. It helps make clothes and homes. Sewing is a fun way to be creative. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShaving
Shaving is cutting hair off the skin. People use tools to do this. Some use tools that need water. Some use tools that use power. It helps people look neat. It can be a fun way to care for yourself. Do you ever see…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShirt
A shirt is clothes for your top. You wear it on your body. It can have long or short sleeves. Some shirts have buttons. Some shirts have no buttons at all. We wear them every day. Do you have a favorite shirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShower
A shower is a way to wash. You stand under warm water. The water sprays down on you. It helps you get clean. It is fast and fun. Do you like warm water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSickle
A sickle is a tool. It has a curved blade. People use it to cut grain. It helps us get food. It is a very old tool. Do you like to help in a garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSign language
You can talk with your hands. It is called sign language. People use hands and faces to share ideas. It helps friends talk together. This is a special way to speak. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSilk
Silk is a shiny cloth. Small bugs make it. They make tiny cocoons. We use the threads to weave. It feels very soft. Do you like shiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSindhi language
Sindhi is a way to talk. Many people use it. They live in a place called Sindh. It helps them share stories. It is a very old way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSinhala language
Sinhala is a way to talk. It is used in Sri Lanka. Many people use it to speak and write. It helps people share stories. It is a very special way to talk. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSino-Tibetan languages
Many people use different ways to talk. These ways are called languages. Some are spoken in big cities. Others are in high mountains. These words help us share our lives. Can you say hello in a new way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSkirt
A skirt covers your lower body. It starts at your waist. People have worn them for a long time. Some skirts are long and some are short. They can be many colors. Do you like skirts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSlang
Some people use special words. They use them with friends. These words are fun to say. They help us feel like we belong. It is like a secret code. Do you have a favorite word?
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