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A da’s C astle by Lilly Meador Illustrated by Theresa Leyes
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• Creative Design • Building • Playgrounds
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Talk About It
Ada’s Castle
1. Tell about your favorite playground or another favorite place. 2. What kind of swing set do you think children would like? by Lilly Meador
Write About It by Theresa Leyes Illustrated 3. On a separate sheet of paper, write about something that you would like to build or make with your family.
Extend Language Playground is made of the words play and ground. Playground is a compound word. Another compound word is sidewalk. It means “a walk on the side of something.” Many sidewalks are along the sides of streets. Why do you think the words play and ground were put together to make the word playground?
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Ada and Emma’s plan
“Mom,” Ada said. “I really want a swing set. I want a pretty one with a castle.” “Can we buy one?” said Emma, Ada’s little sister. “Maybe we can build our own,” said Ada’s mother. “But first we need a plan.“ 2
“How many swings do we need?” Mom asked. “We need two,” Emma said. “How about three swings?” Ada said. “We need an extra swing for a friend.”
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“We need wood and chains, and nails and screws,” Ada said. “Then we will be able to build a swing set. We will have a castle for playing. How will we get this stuff home?” “A truck will bring it,” Mom said.
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“Emma, watch how we work carefully.” Mom said. “We need to be very careful when we work.” “When will we finish?” Ada asked. “I think we will finish in a week,” Mom said. “I’m glad we have friends to help.” 5
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“Today is the big day,” Ada announced. “Yes, we will finally finish,” Mom said. “We have worked hard,” Emma said. “I hope we can play soon,” Ada said. 6
“We are lucky to have such nice friends,” Mom said. “We can have a party to thank them!” Ada said. “Everyone can try our new swing set and castle!” 7
Talk About It 1. Tell about your favorite playground or another favorite place. 2. What kind of swing set do you think children would like?
Write About It 3. On a separate sheet of paper, write about something that you would like to build or make with your family.
Extend Language
“Welcome to my castle!” Ada said. “Try my swings!” Emma shouted. “Mom, we made you a card,” Ada said. “Let me read it.” Mom said. “It says: Thank You! Love, Ada and Emma.”
Playground is made of the words play and ground. Playground is a compound word. Another compound word is sidewalk. It means “a walk on the side of something.” Many sidewalks are along the sides of streets. Why do you think the words play and ground were put together to make the word playground?
ISBN: 0-328-14137-2 Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America. This publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained from the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission(s), write to: Permissions Department, Scott Foresman, 1900 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 V0B4 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05
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