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Many people speak Slavic ways to talk. These ways of talking are found in many places. Some are in the East and some are in the West. They all come from one old way of talking. This helps us feel close to each other.…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSlavic people speak many ways to talk. They live in many places. Some live in big lands far away. They share a long history. This helps them feel close. Can you learn their words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA snack is a small bit of food. You eat it between meals. Some snacks are sweet. Some snacks are salty. They are quick to eat. We love to snack! What is your favorite snack?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople talk in many ways. We use different words with friends. We use other words at school. This helps us show who we are. It is fun to hear new ways to talk. Do you have a special way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSocks go on your feet. They keep your feet warm. They also soak up sweat. Some socks have many colors. You can wear them with shoes. They help your feet feel good. Do you like colorful socks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoft drinks are yummy drinks. They can have tiny bubbles. These bubbles make a fizz sound. Many drinks are sweet. They come in cans or bottles. You can find them in stores. Do you like fizzy drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSomali is a way of talking. Many people use it to speak. It is used in many places. People use it to share stories. It helps people stay close. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoup is a warm food. It is made in a pot. You can add meat or plants. People have made it for a long time. It helps us feel full. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoybeans are small beans. They grow in pods. People use them for food. You can make soy milk. You can make tofu, too. They are very good for us. Do you like soy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoy sauce is a dark liquid. It comes from beans. It tastes very salty. People use it to make food yummy. You can dip rice in it. Do you like salty food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can do more than just tell. You can use them to act. You can say, "I promise." This makes a real promise. You can say, "I am sorry." This is an apology. Words help us act with others. Can you use your words to act?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA spoon helps us eat. It has a small bowl. It also has a long handle. We use it for soup. It is good for yummy treats too. Do you like using a spoon?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSteam can cook your food. It uses hot air from water. This makes food soft and moist. People use wood or metal tools. It is a healthy way to eat. Do you like steamed food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStew is a warm meal. It has meat and veggies. It cooks slow in a pot. This makes it taste good. It helps us feel full. Do you like stew?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStuffed toys are soft and fun. They look like real animals. Many people love to hug them. They can help you feel safe. You can cuddle them at night. Do you have a soft toy to hug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people grow their own food. They work on small farms. They grow what their families eat. This helps them live well. It is hard work. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSugarcane is a tall grass. It grows in warm places. The stalks are very sweet. We use them to make sugar. This helps make many treats. Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA suit is a set of clothes. It has a jacket and pants. The cloth is the same for both. Some suits have a vest too. People wear them to work. They look very neat. Do you like wearing suits?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, people spoke a special way. It was used in a land called Sumer. People wrote it on small clay tablets. It was a very old way to talk. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSundanese is a way to talk. Many people use it on an island called Java. People use it to share stories. It can be written in many ways. It helps people show respect. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA surname is a family name. It tells people which family you belong to. Some names come from a job. Other names come from a place. This helps us know each other. Do you know your family name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSushi is a yummy food from Japan. It uses rice with a sour taste. People put fish or vegetables on top. It is very popular in the world. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGood farming helps our earth. It keeps the soil and water clean. Farmers grow food in smart ways. This helps everyone have enough to eat. It is a kind way to farm. Do you like fresh food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special sign. It has four arms. Many people use it for good luck. It can mean a happy life. Some people used it in a bad way long ago. But many still love it. Do you see it in books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSwedish is a way to talk. People use it in Sweden. Many people speak it too. It helps us share stories. It is a fun way to learn. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA swimsuit is clothes for the water. You wear it to swim. You can wear it to play in waves. It helps you stay active. It is fun to wear! Do you like to swim in the pool?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords are built from small parts. These parts are called syllables. They are like building blocks. One word can have many parts. We use them to speak. Can you clap the parts of a word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA symbol is a sign. It can be a mark or a word. A red shape means stop. A white ribbon can show what you believe. Symbols help us talk to each other. They help us understand the world. Can you find a symbol today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords work together in a way. They make sentences. We put words in a special order. This helps us talk. It makes sense to us. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA table has a flat top. It sits on legs. You can eat on it. You can also work on it. It helps us hold our things. Do you have a table at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use things to eat our food. These are plates and spoons. Some people use leaves as plates. It is fun to set the table. Do you like to help set the table?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTagalog is a way to talk. It is used in the Philippines. Many people use it to speak. It helps people share ideas. It is a special part of life. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTamil is a way to talk. It is very old. People have used it for a long time. Some say it means sweet sound. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you like sweet sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tattoo is a design on your skin. Artists use ink to make it. People have done this for a long time. Some use it for art. Some use it to show love. It can even help doctors. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTelugu is a way of talking. Many people use it. It is very old. It sounds like music. People love to sing with it. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tent is a small home. It uses cloth and poles. You can sleep inside it. It keeps you safe and dry. It is fun to use! Do you like camping?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThai is a way to talk. It is used in Thailand. Many people speak it. It has many sounds. It helps people share ideas. It is very special. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA thesaurus is a book of words. It helps you find new words. These words have the same meaning. Writers use them to write well. It is like a treasure of words. Do you like to find new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThread is a long, thin strand. It can be made of cotton or silk. People use it to sew clothes. It can also make pretty patterns. Thread helps us make things. Do you like to sew?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers work with the dirt. They dig and stir the ground. This helps plants grow well. It also stops bad weeds. It makes a soft bed for seeds. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTofu is a white food. It is made from soy milk. People have eaten it for a long time. It can be soft or firm. Many people love to eat it. It is good for you. Do you like tofu?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTraditions are things we do together. We pass them down to others. They can be holidays or special songs. They help us feel close to our past. Traditions can change a little bit. Do you have a special tradition?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTranslation helps us read. It moves words from one way to talk to another. This brings ideas to new people. It is like a bridge for stories. It helps us all share. Do you like stories from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use many ways to write. Sometimes, we use new letters to show old words. This helps us know how to say them. It makes reading easier for us. It is like a bridge for words. Do you like to learn new ways to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people use these ways to talk. They live on a big island. Some live in the high hills. People use these words every day. They help us share our lives. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrousers cover your legs. They go from your waist down. Some are long. Some are short. People wear them to stay warm. They are very useful. Do you like wearing them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak Turkic languages. They speak in many lands. Some speak Turkish. Others speak Uzbek. These ways to talk help us share. It is fun to learn new words. Do you know any new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurkish is a way to talk. Many people speak it. It is used in Turkey. It helps people share ideas. It is a very big language. Do you know any words?
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