Alligators and Crocodiles

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1 Session 1

2 Alligators and Crocodiles

3 Complete the Story Read the story below. Rearrange the words in order to make the story. Can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators and crocodiles are almost the same. (both / They / have / legs / four / with / feet / webbed). They both have an extra cover over their eyes. This covering makes their eyes wink often. Then tears come out. This helps them protect their eyes. Both alligators and crocodiles lay eggs, too. (female / The / keeps / eggs / the / in / nest / a). She protects the eggs until they hatch. (are / the / What / differences / alligators / between / and / crocodiles)? Generally, alligators are bigger than crocodiles. Another difference is their noses. The alligator s nose is wide. The crocodile s nose is long and thin. The colors are different, too. Alligators are dark gray or black. Crocodiles are tan gray or olive gray with dark marks. Alligators are found in America and China. Crocodiles can be found in Africa, Asia, and America. Are alligators and crocodiles dangerous? Usually, they are not. They are shy animals. However, some alligators attack humans on land or in water. (is / It / a / good / not / idea / have / to / one / a / as / pet)!

4 Comprehension Checkup 1 Look at the chart and check the correct one. Alligators Crocodiles 1. Have four legs with webbed feet. 2. Lay eggs. 3. Have a long and thin nose. 4. Have a wide nose. 5. Are generally bigger. 6. Are tan gray or olive gray with dark marks.

5 Comprehension Checkup 2 Read the given sentences and choose True or False. 1. There are no differences between alligators and crocodiles. True False 2. They both have four legs with webbed feet. True False 3. Only alligators have an extra cover over their eyes. True False 4. Alligators and crocodiles live in different parts of the world. True False 5. They are always very dangerous animals. True False

6 Let s Talk! State your opinion and reasons. Have you ever seen alligators and crocodiles? How did you feel when you saw them? Did you like them? Why or why not?

7 Betty s Big Day

8 Complete the Story Read the story below. Complete the sentences using the words from the Expression Bank. Expression Bank giggled parade audition twirler cheered funny moaned threw Betty was a great baton. She wanted to be in the. There was an at school. However, the teacher chose two other girls. Too bad, Betty, said Jennifer. Jennifer was going to be one of the baton twirlers. She whispered something to Kayla, the other baton twirler. They looked at Betty and. Betty felt hurt. Today was the big day. Betty watched the parade coming down the street. She twirled her own baton, it in the air, and caught it easily. Hey, you re good, said a man who was watching. You should be in the parade. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Kayla were smiling and twirling their batons. Jennifer made a face at Betty. Then Jennifer threw her baton very high in the air. However Jennifer s baton fell, not in her hand, but on her foot! Oh Jennifer. What do we do now? What about the parade? cried Kayla. This girl is really good at twirling, a man said. The man pointed to Betty. Come on, the parade s waiting for you! everybody shouted. Betty quickly ran into the parade. Everyone for Betty. Her dream came true.

9 Comprehension Checkup 1 Read the questions and answer them. Question 1. What did Jennifer want to be in? Question 2. Whom did the teacher choose for the twirlers? Question 3. Where did Jennifer s baton fall? Question 4. What did the man say when Jennifer made a mistake? Expression Bank good, Jennifer and Kayla, parade, chose, fell, foot, twirling

10 Comprehension Checkup 2 Rearrange the sentences to complete the story. Today was the big day. Betty watched the parade coming down the street. Betty twirled her own baton, threw it in the air, and caught it easily. 1. However Jennifer s baton fell, not in her hand, but on her foot! 2. Hey, you re good, said a man who was watching. You should be in the parade. 3. Jennifer made a funny face at Betty. Then Jennifer threw her baton very high in the air. 4. Betty quickly ran into the parade. Everyone cheered for Betty. 5. This girl is really good at twirling, a man said. The man pointed to Betty. 3

11 Let s Talk! Describe the picture and answer the question. Kayla Jennifer Betty wanted to be in the. But the teacher two other girls. Jennifer, one of the baton twirlers, something to Kayla, the other baton twirler. They looked at Betty and. Betty felt. Question. If you were Betty, how would you feel? Betty Expression Bank hurt, giggled, parade, chose, whispered

12 Session 2

13 Protecting Marine Animals

14 Complete the Story Read the story below. Rearrange the words in order to make the story. Oceans can be many things. People go to the ocean to explore. However, the ocean is the home of many marine animals. They are born in the ocean. They live and grow in the ocean. Can you imagine (throwing / someone / garbage / into / home / your)? However, people do bad things to marine animals. Some people put many tons of garbage into the ocean. Sometimes dolphins, whales, sharks, and other fish become trapped in the garbage. Then they die. (garbage / also / The / dirty / the / water / makes / very). Many animals get sick. Other people spill dangerous chemicals into the ocean. Fishermen use chemicals (so / they / that / kill / many / can / fish). Hundreds of dead fish float to the top of the water. Then the fishermen gather some of the fish into their boats. They only want fish good for eating. Happily, most countries have (against / garbage or chemicals / laws / dumping / ocean / into / the). Smart people now want to protect the homes of marine animals.

15 Comprehension Checkup 1 Look at the chart and check the correct one. Marine Animals People 1. Are born in the ocean. 2. Live and grow in the ocean. 3. Put many tons of garbage into the ocean. 4. Spill dangerous chemicals into the ocean. 5. Go to the ocean to explore. 6. Become trapped in the garbage and die.

16 Comprehension Checkup 2 Read the given sentences and choose True or False. 1. The ocean is the home of many marine animals. True False 2. Fishermen only use a net to catch many fish. True False 3. Smart people now want to protect the homes of marine animals. True False 4. People spill dangerous chemicals into the rivers. True False 5. No countries have laws against dumping garbage or chemicals into the ocean. True False

17 Let s Talk! State your opinion and reasons. Have you ever been to the ocean? Which one? What did you do there? Did you enjoy it? Some people do bad things to the ocean such as dumping garbage. What do you think about that? What can you do to protect the ocean?

18 Exploring the Unknown

19 Complete the Story Read the story below. Complete the sentences using the words from the Expression Bank. Expression Bank circle satellite reality footsteps messages astronauts space climate From long ago, people have dreamed of leaving Earth and going to other worlds. In the 20 th century, that dream became a. How? The Russians launched the first into space in Since then, we have used satellites for many different things. Some satellites the earth, take pictures, and send. They help scientists to study the earth s weather,, land, and oceans. Other satellites let us see far into space. Our solar system can be studied closely. The first human went into in he was a Russian man named Yuri Gagarin was also an important year for space travel. Two American walked on the moon for the first time. Since then, many other astronauts have followed in their. Later, scientists developed robotic explorers. These robots visit other planets in the solar system. Scientists are still trying to send humans to these planets. Scientists built space stations outside the earth s atmosphere. Astronauts live aboard the station for a few months or years.

20 Comprehension Checkup 1 Write the numbers of the events in the boxes and complete the timeline. Long ago Later 1. Scientists developed robotic explorers. These robots visit other planets in the solar system. 2. The Russians launched the first satellite into space. 3. A Russian man named Yuri Gagarin went into space. 4. Two American astronauts walked on the moon for the first time. 5. People dreamed of leaving Earth and going to other worlds.

21 Comprehension Checkup 2 Complete the charts and explain how satellites are useful. People have used satellites for many different things. What satellites do What can be possible circle the take Scientists can study the earth s, climate, land, and. send let us see far into Our can be studied closely. Expression Bank pictures, earth, space, messages, weather, solar system, oceans

22 Let s Talk! State your opinion and reasons. Would you like to travel? Why or why not? How about going to space? Why?

23 Session 1

24 The Colorful Chameleon

25 Complete the Story Read the story below. Rearrange the words in order to make the story. Have you ever watched a chameleon? It is a special lizard. A chameleon is not very cute. However, (well / it / is / known / something / for / else). The chameleon can disappear! Of course it does not really disappear. It changes colors, (so / it / that / blends / the / with / background). For example, if it is sitting on something dark, it also becomes dark. How does this happen? The skin of a chameleon is clear. You can see through it. However, under the skin are many layers of cells. These cells can make different colors. The cells can become red, green, yellow, beige, or almost black. Why does the chameleon change colors? Actually, the chameleon doesn t really know that it is changing. Sometimes, (temperature / the / make / can / the / change / colors). At other times, the colors may change when the chameleon is scared or excited. Scientists explain that this is very helpful to the chameleon. Why? The chameleon has many enemies. Birds, snakes, and other animals try to catch it. Unfortunately, the chameleon cannot move very quickly. So, when it changes colors, (hide / it / can / enemies / from).

26 Comprehension Checkup 1 Draw lines to match questions with the answers. 1. What is a chameleon? A. The chameleon cannot move very quickly. So, when it changes colors, it can hide from enemies. 2. How does the chameleon change colors? B. Under the skin are many layers of cells. These cells can make different colors. 3. Why does the chameleon change colors? C. It is a special lizard. The chameleon can disappear! 4. Why is changing colors helpful to the chameleons? D. The temperature can make the colors change. The colors may change when the chameleon is scared or excited.

27 Comprehension Checkup 2 Read the given sentences and choose True or False. 1. A chameleon changes colors, so that it blends with the enemies. True False 2. The skin of a chameleon is opaque. True False 3. The cells of chameleon can make different colors. True False 4. The chameleon can move very quickly. True False 5. The colors may change when the chameleon is scared or excited. True False

28 Let s Talk! State your opinion and reasons. Have you ever seen a chameleon? Where did you see it? How did you feel when you saw it? Do you know how chameleons change their colors? Explain.

29 The Missing Note

30 Complete the Story Read the story below. Complete the sentences using the words from the Expression Bank. Expression Bank tuba tune missing music conductor practiced sounded empty Everybody stopped playing his or her instruments. Ray s cheeks turned bright red. Mr. Kendle, the, was staring at Ray angrily. Ray was the only player, so his mistakes were loud and clear. Ray always loved the tuba, but now he wanted to quit. He didn t want people making fun of him or getting mad. Nobody cares about the tuba anyway, Ray said to himself. It isn t an important instrument. The band the next day, but something was different. The flutes sounded fine. The oboe, clarinets, and trombones were in. The trumpets and French horn perfect, but something was still not right. Hum. That s strange, thought Mr. Kendle. Aha! Where s Ray? he shouted. The tuba notes are! Everyone looked at Ray s seat. Then, the entire band went to Ray s house. We need you, Ray, they shouted together. is like our body parts. Each instrument in a band is different, but all of them are important. To work well together, each part must play their role, explained Mr. Kendle. Ray returned to his band. He still makes loud mistakes. However, no one gets mad anymore. They know how important he is to their band.

31 Comprehension Checkup 1 Read the questions and answer them. Question 1. What didn t Ray want? Question 2. What did Ray think when he made mistakes? Question 3. What kinds of instruments were there in the band? Question 4. What must each part of the band do to work well together? Expression Bank making fun, getting mad, nobody, tuba, important, play its role

32 Comprehension Checkup 2 Rearrange the sentences to complete the story. The band practiced the next day, but something was different. 1. Everyone looked at Ray s empty seat. Then, the entire band went to Ray s house. 2. The flutes sounded fine. The oboe, clarinets, and trombones were in tune. 3. The trumpets and French horn sounded perfect, but something was still not right. 4. However, no one gets mad anymore. They know how important he is to their band. 5. Ray returned to his band. He still makes loud mistakes. 3

33 Let s Talk! Describe the picture and answer the question. Mr. Kendle Ray Everybody stopped his or her instruments. Then, they burst out laughing. Ray s turned bright red. Mr. Kendle, the conductor, was not laughing. He was Ray angrily. Ray always loved the, but now he wanted to. Question. What was the main idea of this story? To work well together, (part / each / must / its / play / role). Expression Bank quit, staring at, cheeks, tuba, playing

34 Session 2

35 Ancient Greece

36 Complete the Story Read the story below. Rearrange the words in order to make the story. What do you think of when you hear Ancient Greece? (people / Some / think / a / of / wearing / man / a / toga). He has a crown of leaves on his head. Actually, ancient Greek culture is much more than that. Ancient Greece (known / is / for / the / best / period / Classical). During this time, Greece was very peaceful. People had time to enjoy education, art, and building. Education was very important to the Greeks. Have you heard of Plato or Socrates? They were scholars. Today, people still study their teachings. Poetry was very popular in Greece. Students had to remember many poems. Acting and drama were also popular. (Greeks / became / Ancient / experts / constructing / at / buildings). One well-known building is called the Parthenon. It is a very beautiful temple. Many western buildings use the Greek style of construction. These buildings use (pillars / the / same / the / Greeks / that / used). There are three different styles. They are called Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Today, the country Greece is not as great as Ancient Greece. However, we can still see hints from Ancient Greece in almost everything.

37 Comprehension Checkup 1 Fill in the blanks and match the pictures with the correct explanations. A. He wears a and has a of leaves on his head. B. One well-known building is called the. It is a very beautiful. C. was very popular in Greece. had to remember many poems. Expression Bank students poetry toga crown Parthenon temple

38 Comprehension Checkup 2 Read the given sentences and choose True or False. 1. Ancient Greece is known best for the Classical period. True False 2. The Greeks had time to enjoy education, art, and building. True False 3. Plato or Socrates were scholars. True False 4. Ancient Greeks became experts at destroying buildings. True False 5. Today, the country Greece is as great as Ancient Greece. True False

39 Let s Talk! State your opinion and reasons. What do you think of when you hear Ancient Greece? What do you enjoy? Why? Education was very important to the Greeks. Acting and drama were also popular in Ancient Greece. What is popular in your country?

40 The Promise

41 Complete the Story Read the story below. Complete the sentences using the words from the Expression Bank. Expression Bank engaged waiting neighborhood bench promise bicycle return husband Miss Eileen is a lonely old woman. She doesn t have a, so everyone calls her Miss Eileen. Every afternoon at 2 o clock, Miss Eileen goes to the park. She always sits on the same. She sits and waits until it gets dark. Kevin is a quiet young boy. His family just moved to Miss Eileen s. He doesn t have many friends yet. Kevin likes to ride his in the park. One day, Kevin saw Miss Eileen sitting on the bench. Miss Eileen looked very sad. The old woman and the young boy sat together. They did not talk for a long time. At last, Kevin asked Miss Eileen, Are you for someone? Miss Eileen began to explain, Many years ago, I made a Miss Eileen was to a young man. Later, the young man s family moved away. He promised to to the park. He asked her to meet him at the bench at 2 o clock. Miss Eileen never broke her promise. It was getting dark. As Kevin walked away, he felt Miss Eileen s pain.

42 Comprehension Checkup 1 Look at the chart and check the correct one. Miss Eileen Kevin 1 is lonely and old. 2 doesn t have any friends. 3 goes to the park every afternoon at 2 o clock. 4 is quiet and young. 5 likes to ride a bicycle in the park. 6 always sits on the same bench.

43 Comprehension Checkup 2 Read the questions and answer them. Question 1. Why does everyone call the old woman Miss Eileen? Question 2. How often does Miss Eileen go to the park at 2 o clock? Question 3. Why does she sit at the same bench all the time? Question 4. What did Kevin feel as he walked away? Expression Bank husband, engaged, moved away, promised, return, pain

44 Let s Role-play! Fill in the blanks and let s role-play. Kevin: Hello. I sit down? Miss Eileen: Hi. Sure. Have a seat. Kevin: Are you waiting for someone? Miss Eileen: Yes. Many years ago, I made a. I was engaged to a young man. Later, his family away. Kevin: Really? I m sorry to hear that. So what happened? Miss Eileen: He promised to to the park. He asked me to meet him at the bench at 2 o clock. I never broke my promise. Kevin: I see. Thank you for sharing your story with me. Miss Eileen: Thank you for listening. It s getting. Bye-bye. Expression Bank dark return moved promise may