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Pre-Reading

▶Before You Start Reading

1. Look at the picture on the front cover. What can you see in the picture?

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2. What do you think is the story about?

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3. Look at the Contents page of the book. What story can you predict from the

chapter list?

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4. What is your favorite holiday? Why do you like it?

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During Reading

▶Word Game Find the right word of each meaning.

describe daze pretend

celebrate appreciate protect

1. the feeling of confusion because of shock or surprise [ ]

2. to explain what someone or something looks like. [ ]

3. to act in some way to make people believe something that isn’t real or true

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4. to prevent someone or something from being harmed [ ]

5. to do something enjoyable because of a special reason [ ]

6. Which word is missing? Write the word and its meaning in English

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▶Who is Who? Read the sentences and write the name of the correct

character.

1. He was sitting on a wheelchair and stuttering. ___________________________.

2. This boy brought a guinea pig to school. ________________________.

3. He didn’t care about the guinea pig. _______________________.

4. This man came out first after the car crash. _________________________

5. She is the cafeteria lady. ______________________

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▶What is your favorite Holiday? Think about your favorite holiday, and

write about it.

What is the name of the holiday?

Do you wear a special costume or do any special activities?

What do you eat?

Why do you like it?

When is it and where does it come from?

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Post Reading

▶ Detail Chart Read the text again and fill in the chart below.

Holiday When? What do they

celebrate?

Special events

or food

Three King’s

Day

Korean New

Years’ Day

Kwanzaa

Hanukkah

Christmas

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▶Book Report Reread and complete the book report.

▶About the Book

Title

Author Publisher

▶Character Analysis

Character Name Description

▶Summary

▶Your opinion

Parent’s Signature Teacher’s Signature

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Answer Key

page 3

▶Word Game

1. daze

2. describe

3. pretend

4. protect

5. celebrate

6. to be grateful something - appreciate

▶Who is Who?

1. Harry’s great grandpa

2. Zuzu

3. Harry

4. Mr. Cardini

5. Mrs. Funderburke