Flood!

It just keeps on raining and raining.

The stream overflows and the park is flooded.

What will happen if the rain doesn't stop?

Kumamoto has experience flood.

I thought  flood is frightening.

Reference

(2008). Flood!. Oxford Reading Tree.

The Kidnappers

The magic key turns Kipper into a teddy bear.

But who are the famous bears and how does Kipper rescue them from kidndppers?

I don't want to be a teddy bear!

Reference
(2003). The Kidnappers. Oxford University Press.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Once up on a time, there lived three billy goat brothers, Little Billy, Middle Billy, and Big Billy.

One day, they decided to cross the bridge to eat the sweet grass on the other side.

But a mean troll lived under it.

Little Billy started across the bridge.

"Stop there! I am going to eat you up!" yelled Troll.

"Wait for my bigger and more delicious brother," cried Littlr Billy.

Middle Billy started across the bridge.

"Stop there! I am going to eat you up!" yelled Troll.

"Wait for my bigger and more delicious brother," cried Middle Billy.

Big Billy started across the bridge.

"Stop there! Iam going to eat you up!" yelled Troll.

"OK," said Big Billy, for he had a sneaky plan...

Words

clomp: the sound a hoof makes

crankly: mean

rammed: used horns to push like a ram

Reference

Findly V. (2006). The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Scholastic Inc.

The Ugly Ducking

Once upon a time, five eggs began to hatch. Out pupped five little ducklings. Four were fluffy and cute. One was gray and ugly.

The cute ducks, geese, and herons pecked at the ugly duckling.

He came upon some swans. They were the most beautiful birds he had ever seen.

He did not want them to see how ugly he was. He stayed by himself. He also grew and grew.

One day, a swan asked him "Why are you so shy?".

"Because I am ugly," he said.

The swan laught,"Have you looked in a mirror lately?"

He looked into the shiny water...

Words

curious: wanting to find out more about something
geese: more than one goose
heron: a bird with a long beak and long legs that lives near water
pecked: picking at with a beak


Reference
Findley V. (2006). The Ugly Duckling. Scholastic Inc.

My Holiday

July 22nd

I went to dinner with my friends.

Going the member was first time.

We talked so much.

It was so fun.

I want to go dinner with them again.

Save Floppy

Floppy is left behind on a magic adventure.

How can Biff and Chip go back, and can they save him from the Evil Genie?

I wanted to this book!

It was good to be able to save Floppy.

Reference
(2001). Save Floppy. Oxford University Press.

THE FIRE CAT

Pickles is a cat who wishes to do big things.

When he is adopted by the people at the firehouse, this little cat decides to be the best fire cat ever.

Pickles is brave.

Always wishing is important.

Reference
Esther A. (1960). THE FIRE CAT. Harper Collins Publishers.

What was it like?

The children are in a play about World War Two.

They find it hard to be serious.

Then the magic key takes them back in time.

I thought that children lived this era felt terrible.

Egyptian Adventure

Nadim's model book leads to an adventure in Ancient Egypt.

Floppy is mistaken for an important dog, and the children have to help make a pyramid.

I knew that dogs are important in Ancient Egypt, so I thought Sphinx was made.

Reference
(2011). Egyptian Adventure. Oxford University Press.

 

Fancy NANCY and the Mean Girl

Fancy Nancy has many talents, but running is not one of them― so when she is chosen for the Field Day relay team, she gets worried about letting her team down.

I can understand Nancy's feeling.

I think that it's good to do my best.

Reference
Jane O' Connor. (2011). Fancy NANCY and the mean girl. Harper Collins Publishers.

Duch Adventure

The magic key takes Biff and Chip to Holland.

They help stop a dam bursting and catch a diamond thief- all thanks to some Duch cheese!

It was interesting for me to stop a dam bursting by Duch cheese.

I thought the idea can't think of.

Fancy NANCY Apples Galore!

Fancy Nancy's class is going on a field trip... to an apple orchard!

Nancy can't wait to look for the best apple around.

But what if the perfect apple is just out reach?

I have not gone apple picking.

I want to go, but I don't want to climb a tree.

Reference
Jane O'Connor. (2011). Fancy NANCY Apples Galore!. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY Spelendid Speller

Where spelling is concerned, Nancy is better than great ー she's splendid!

But when Ms.Glass's spelling test is harder than Nancy anticipated,  the self-professed spelling prodigy faces an tough decision.

I thought that Nancy studied very hard, and she is honest.

Reference
(2011). Fancy Nancy  Spelendid Speller. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY Spectacular Spectacles

Nancy loves Bree's new glasses.

She thinks they look spectacular.

(That's fancy for great.)

They look so spectacular that Nancy wants a pair for herself!

I knew that how much Nancy likes Bree's glasses.

But I thought Bree wears the glasses so it looks spectacular.

Reference
(2010). Fancy Nancy Spectacular Spectacles. Harper Collin Publishers.

HARRY and the Lady Next Door

When Harry tries to stop the lady next door from singing too loudly, he gets in trouble!

Can Harry solve the neighborhood's problem before he's sent to the doghouse?

I have read this book in Japanese.

I like Harry because he is so cute!!
Reference
Zion G. (1996). HARRY and the Lady Next Door. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY Pajama Day

Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school.

But when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out.

Will this Pajama Day be as fun as she thought?

I want to join the Pajama Day.

I think that Nancy doesn't need to feel left out.

Reference
Jane O'Connor. (2011). Fancy NANCY Pajama Day. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY and the Boy from Paris

There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris.

Nancy cannot believe her luck.

But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancy expects!

It was interesting to the boy isn't from Paris that Nancy thought.

Reference
Jane O'Connor. (2008). Fancy NANCY and the Boy from Paris. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY Fancy Day in Room 1-A

It's a gray, gloomy week in Nancy's classroom, but Nancy thinks of a great way to cheer up her friends－by having a fancy day!

I think Fancy Day sounds fun.

I want to enjoy the day very well.

Reference
Jane O'Connor. （2010）. Fancy NANCY Fancy Day in Room in 1-A. Harper Collins Publishers.

Fancy NANCY My Family History

Nancy wants to do an interesting school report on her ancestor.

（That's fancy for a family member who lived long ago.）

But will she remember to stick to the plain truth?

When I read this book, I want to know my family history, and ask my grandmother's story.
Reference
Jane O'Connor. (2011). Fancy NANCY My Family History. Harper Collins Publishers.

Val's Diary

I read "Val's Diary".

This book was written by Mary Flagan.

School's over at last! Summer holidays are here but who wants to spend them in the countryside? Not Val, of course! She hates the country, but eventually she'll change her mind. Guess why! Read her diary and find out.

She tells her diary all about herself, her moods, her emotions and her dreams. This country holiday is really boring and she can't stand it, but despair... something very exciting will happen soon, thanks to Luke and the others!

This story was very interesting!

I want to have fun during my summer vacation like Val.

Mary Flagan. (2009). Val's Diary.Teen ELi Readders.

How's it going?

July 15th

I went to the movie theater with my friend, and watched E-girls' Live Viewing.

E-girls is one of my favorite artists.

This concert was the last concert for eight members as E-girls.

I was so happy and impressed to watch the concert.

Egyptians

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made?
In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in ancient Egypt.


This book was written about Egypt.
I think Egypt is mystery.
I was surprised to know how to build pyrameds.


（2004）. Egyptians. Usborne Publishing

This is NEW YORK

New York is the biggest city in the United States of America. More than eight million people live and work in New York. Another ten million people live very near. Many of these people work in New York too.
New York is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a center for business. It is also a center for music and art.
New York is an exciting city. It has many famous buildings and places of interest. But New York is exciting because of its people. They come from many different countries of the world.


When I read this book, I was able to learn about history, getting to know New York, and things to see and do. For example, the first people in New York.
I had ever knew about New York only the center of business, music and art, and The Stature of Liberty. But I was able to know more good points of New York.


Besty Pennink. （1980）. This is New York. HEINEMANN GUIDED READERS

My Holiday

July 9th
I went shopping with my mother and older sister.
My mother bought shoes. My sister bought clothes.
But I didn't buy anything.
Recently, I can't meet the best clothes.
I got some money to have part-time job, so I want to new clothes!!