UNIT 1 - Getting Along with Your Parents
"My parents are so controlling!" Have you ever said this? Many children do. P
My column today is about getting along with your parents. P
Children frequently have conflicts with their parents. P
So I will give you some useful advice today. P
I will give you an example of a typical case. P
Ben wrote a letter asking for help: P
"My parents want me to become a lawyer when I grow up. But I want to be a soccer player. P
How can I persuade my parents to let me follow my dream?" P
I advised him to tell his parents about how passionate he is about soccer. P
Ben told me a week later that his parents were moved by his honesty. P
He is now going to be a soccer player. P
As in Ben's case, here are some ideas to resolve problems with your parents: P
There are a few steps to follow. P
First, be frank with your parents. P
Tell them what you really aspire. P
Next, be a good listener. P
Pay close attention to your parents, just as you want them to listen to you. P
Finally, you can be respectful to your parents. P
To show respect, honor your parents' viewpoints. P
Your parents want to help you get ahead in life. P
The best way to appreciate what they are trying to do is to understand this fact. P
Sometimes you may think parents are being unfair. P
But they love and want you to do well. P
If you follow my steps, you will get along with your parents. P
A little effort will help resolve your differences. P
UNIT 2 - 5 km Marathon, 5 km Close
My older brother and I didn't get along. P
He bothered me so much! We quarreled over everything. P
We fought over toys, clothes, and even friends. My brother also teased me. P
He poked fun at my hair, and even my grades. P
It felt like he would never stop bullying me. P
My parents were worried about us. P
One day, my dad had enough of our fights. P
He told us we were all taking part in a family marathon. P
He wanted my brother and me to learn to cooperate through the marathon. P
The race was a 5-kilometer run. P
We had to train every weekend to prepare. P
I didn't want to do the run because my brother continually teased me about my running style. P
But I had no choice. I had to honor my parents' wishes. P
Every weekend, we practiced for the race together. P
It was very hard to run 5 kilometers. P
I felt like quitting the race and just staying at home. P
However, my brother was surprisingly supportive. P
Every time I slowed down, he ran alongside me and grasped my hand. P
It was amazing how much support he gave me. P
My parents were also amazed at his change. P
The day before the race, my dad gave us T-shirts with our family picture and name. P
They were special to us. P
I felt awesome about running the marathon with my family. P
My brother and I were enthusiastic. P
We held hands at the start of the race. P
Ready, set, GO! We were off! It was hard but, WOW! P
We all crossed the finish line at the same time. P
My brother and I held hands and smiled brightly. P
He has no longer bothered me since we entered the marathon. P
UNIT 3 - Keeping Your House Clean
How often does your family clean the house? P
Some people are not concerned with cleaning. P
They can't be bothered with tidying and cleaning their homes. P
However, there are many reasons to keep your house clean. P
Let me give you some specific tips for cleaning your house. P
Concerning your health, there are lots of germs and bacteria all over your house. P
So make sure to disinfect unclean homes as often as possible. P
Moreover, you will be better organized after your house is tidy. P
This will allow you to find things efficiently when you really need them. P
Then how can you clean your house thoroughly? P
You can clean the floors with a vacuum cleaner and a wet mop. P
If you own a cat or a dog, it is hard to pick up all the hairs with just a mop. P
Here's one tip. Put on a wet rubber glove and wipe your hand over surfaces. P
The hairs will stick right to it. P
Some cleaning takes a long time, like washing windows or walls. P
Here's another tip for you! After cleaning the water off the windows, do not forget to use dry towels. P
It helps remove any water stains on the glass. P
Lastly, getting rid of things you do not use is also an important part of cleaning. P
A good idea is to make a schedule of things to clean at least once a week. P
You can get your family members to help you with cleaning. P
Remember to keep your house clean for your family and visitors. P
UNIT 4 - A Clean-Up Sunday
Today is Sunday. That means cleaning day for our family. P
We work together every Sunday to make our house beautiful and spotless. P
We have a lot of fun cleaning together. P
We all have different jobs so we can get the house cleaned swiftly. P
It is my mom's job to do the laundry. P
She washes our clothes for the week. P
She sorts the laundry into whites and darks, and then puts them in the washer. P
When it is nice out, she hangs the clothes on the clothesline. P
My dad does the outside work and keeps the yard looking nice. P
He trims the grass and waters the flowers. P
Sometimes he will even wash the car. P
It then shines as if it were brand new. P
My little brother cleans the floors and arranges his toys. P
He loves using the mop to wash the floor. P
My big sister's job is to clean the bathroom. P
She does a great job. She washes the tub, sink, and toilet. P
My job is to clean the bedrooms. P
One of my chief tasks is to make the beds; the other is to arrange clothes. P
We make a detailed list of our duties. P
Each person does their job and another can help them when they are finished. P
We play music while we work to make cleaning more fun. P
It makes the time fly by faster. P
My dad says that cleaning the house makes us organized. P
Being organized makes life easier. P
We even get to go out for lunch when we conclude our house cleaning. P
It is great fun! Our family loves spending time together, even if it is cleaning our house. P
UNIT 5 - Potato Battery
Do you know how to make a potato clock? You can make it a science experiment. P
It can be used to help you tell the time in an emergency. P
People used to make potato clocks when they had no batteries. P
Look below to see the instructions on how to make a potato clock. P
Remember to always have a parent help you with this activity. P
How to make a potato battery: P
1. Remove the battery from the clock. P
2. Remember which side is positive (+) and negative (-). P
3. Number the potatoes 1 and 2. P
4. Insert a nail in each potato. P
5. Put one piece of copper wire in the potato on the opposite side of the nail. P
6. Use one crocodile clip to connect the copper wire in potato 1 to the positive (+) part of the clock's battery holder. P
7. Use the other crocodile clip to the nail in potato 2 and the negative (-) battery holder. P
8. Use the final crocodile clip to join the nail in potato 1 and the copper wire in potato 2. P
9. Set the clock. P
The potato clock has many uses. P
You can help your mom when she is cooking. P
You can measure the cooking time for her. P
It can be used with your friends when they are doing a puzzle. P
You can measure how long it takes them to complete it. P
The potato clock is a fun experiment. P
UNIT 6 - Potato Battery Saves the Day
My name is Jennifer. Let me tell you a story about an unusual accomplishment. P
One evening I was having my friend, Julie, for a sleepover. P
My dad was watching TV. He used the remote control to change the channel. P
He wanted to watch the final soccer game. P
Suddenly, the remote control stopped working. P
He was desperate! He didn't want to miss one second of the game. P
"Why did the remote control stop?" my dad complained. P
"Is it out of power?" I said, "I think the battery just died." P
"Do you have an extra battery?" Julie asked. P
We checked every inch of the house, but we could not find one. P
"What can we do?" I wondered. P
We needed to purchase a new battery from the store, but it was already after-hours. P
"I know," said Julie. "We can make a battery like we did in science class. P
" My dad thought it was a brilliant idea! He stopped to help us. P
We gathered six potatoes, six nails, seven crocodile clips, and copper wires. P
We removed the battery from the remote control and put the nails in the potatoes. P
We then connected the potatoes with the clips and wires to the battery holder. P
Dad's remote control needed lots of power. P
One potato battery was not strong enough. P
So we made multiple potato batteries. P
We tested them out. Hooray! They worked. P
We connected the potato batteries to the remote control. P
My dad pressed the remote control. "YES!" he exclaimed. P
"You are both ingenious!" My dad was very delighted that we had fixed the remote control. P
He could now watch the conclusion of his soccer game. P
"Science class is helpful," said Julie. P
She was proud of her effort. Our potato batteries saved the day! P
UNIT 7 - Mysterious Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an ancient city that was found about 100 years ago, in 1911. P
Hiram Bingham, an American historian, discovered this lost city. P
It is in the high mountains of Peru. P
Archeologists are unsure of what Machu Picchu really was. P
Some believe it was a spiritual center because of the religious places and shrines found there. P
Others believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor, Pachacuti. P
We can find evidence of the Incan civilization in Machu Picchu. P
Many interesting things have been found at Machu Picchu. P
Each of the items has a story to tell. P
For example, the shrines show how they worshiped gods. P
The Inca would pray at the shrines every day. P
They even had religious festivals. P
The archeologists found temples, tombs, fortresses, and even palaces. P
The remains demonstrate that priests, farmers, and nobles lived at Machu Picchu. P
Archeologists believe there may still be items to be found. P
There could be items in the hidden passages of Machu Picchu. P
One very special thing at Machu Picchu is an Intihuatana. P
It is a pyramid-shaped structure. P
The Incans possibly used it for ceremonies. P
Every Inca worshiped the sun god. P
At the Intihuatana, they spoke to their sun god in their ceremonies. P
A distinct feature of the Intihuatana is the carving at the top. P
It was used to tell the best time for planting crops. P
The discovery of Machu Picchu tells us that the Incans were very advanced. P
People have learned plenty from them. P
Machu Picchu can be an exciting and great place to enjoy a vacation. P
UNIT 8 - Incan Illusions
Penny read her book about Machu Picchu again today. P
She loved to read the story about Machu Picchu because the ancient city was her favorite place. P
She thought the Intihuatana was the most impressive structure among the ruins. P
She always wished to stroll around the Intihuatana. P
While reading, the night grew darker and her eyes slowly closed. P
"OUCH!" She tripped on a rock. She stood up and looked around. P
She saw a splendid place. P
There were flowers blossoming, and the buildings were new and marvelous. P
Where am I? Penny thought. Then a man appeared. P
"Hello, little girl. Can I help you?" She asked, "Oh, who are you?" P
The man replied, "I am the great king of the Incans. P
" She responded, "King of the Incans? I was just reading a book in my room. What happened to me?" P
The king then said, "Don't worry. I brought you here to show you around." P
They walked together between the temple and the palace. P
They stood in front of a pyramid-shaped structure. P
"Oh my god! Is it the Intihuatana?" she yelled. P
"Yes, we worship the sun god at this place," the king said. P
"Can I touch it?" she asked. P
"No! The spell will be broken," he shouted. P
But she had already touched it. P
Then all at once, everything became very bright. P
"Penny! Penny!" It was her parents calling her name. P
She wondered, "Was I dreaming?" She felt some regret about leaving the ancient city. P
The experience was a gift from the king, given to a big fan of Machu Picchu. P
She would never forget the king's gift. P
UNIT 9 - Make a Book Yourself!
Students, today is Parents' Day. P
We receive a tremendous amount of love from our parents. P
We are going to make a family book as a gift for them. P
Imitate my instructions and listen carefully; there are a number of steps in this project. P
Let's get started. This will be fun! The supplies are here, ready for you: P
1) One piece of A4 white paper 2) Scissors 3) Colored pencils P
Step 1. Get your piece of paper. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom. P
Step 2. Fold the paper in half from left to right again. P
Step 3. Fold the paper in half from top to bottom again. P
Step 4. Unfold the paper two times. You should see four rectangles. P
Step 5. With a pair of scissors, cut the middle line to the center of the paper. P
Step 6. You should see a horizontal slit in the middle of the paper. P
Then bring the top half of the paper toward you. P
Hold the two sides with both hands and push them towards each other. P
Step 7. Continue pushing till you see the pages coming together. P
Step 8. Lay the book-to-be on the table and flatten all the pages. P
Step 9. Write the title and draw your family on the cover with the colored pencils. P
Step 10. Write stories for your parents and decorate your book with memorable pictures and illustrations. P
Now you have your very own book. P
Your parents will be thrilled with it because it shows your love for them. P
You can also make a book for other people you love. P
UNIT 10 - Only One Book in the World
Today we made our last project of the school year. P
It was to put together our own photo album. P
We had to decide how we were going to design our book. P
We agreed to share our ideas and make the book together. P
We had various suggestions. P
Jackie said that we should make a collage. P
Ralph wanted to use large pictures. P
Candace hoped to make a book with music-themed pictures. P
Eileen thought we should use old pictures. P
I said that I would like to make it a puzzle book. P
After all the ideas were given, we compared our thoughts. P
We decided that each student would get one page in the book. P
This way, no one would get more space than another. P
When it was decided, we followed the directions in our Parents' Day lecture to make our book. P
We folded the pages a few times. P
Then we had to stock the book with pictures. P
Each student approached the project differently: P
Jackie made a collage with a number of pictures from throughout the year. P
Ralph used 3 large pictures of our visit to the sea, the mountains, and the park. P
Candace added musical pictures and the words to her favorite song. P
Eileen used old baby pictures of us. P
I made a puzzle and used hilarious pictures on my page. P
We all cooperated while we were placing our pictures on our pages. P
It didn't take us long to decorate the book. P
It was finally done! It was hard but worthwhile. P
At the end of the day, our teacher chose ours as the most original picture book. P
He gave an "A" to all of us. Hooray! P
UNIT 11 - Becoming a Circus Performer
Today's headline story in the Teens Paper is about professions. P
There are millions of careers available when you grow up. P
One interesting job could be an acrobat at the circus. P
Do you want to know what an acrobat does? P
An acrobat is a person who performs daring tricks for audiences. P
A trick could be anything from tightrope walking or performing a trapeze act. P
Many acrobats perform nightly in circus acts around the world. P
It takes a lot of hard work to become a good acrobat. P
Acrobats practice for many years, doing gymnastics and weightlifting to be in top physical shape. P
They have to spend long hours in the gym, exercising to stay in shape. P
Acrobats have to exercise even when they are not performing. P
They need a lot of muscle despite their small size. P
There is another difficulty to becoming an acrobat. P
They are required to travel a lot. P
They are often away from their families. P
They have to get over missing their family. P
Although there are downsides, there are also positive aspects to becoming an acrobat too. P
Acrobats get to travel the world and see many strange places. P
They meet many new friends all over the world when they travel. P
Finally, they get to perform in front of large audiences who cheer for them. P
Acrobats get a great feeling during their performance. P
If you want to become an acrobat, you need to work very hard. P
It is not an easy job, but it is very fun and adventurous. P
Next week, we will look at another fun and interesting job. Please join us! P
UNIT 12 - My Debut as an Acrobat
I had the best day ever! P
I went to the circus with my best friend Lisa and her family. P
This was my first time at a circus. P
First, the animals came out and did a show. P
They were cute! Next, the clowns stumbled out and did a juggling act. P
It was very funny. Finally, the acrobats appeared. P
The acrobats fascinated me. P
The acrobats climbed high above our heads and walked on the tightrope. P
I was so nervous that they were going to fall! P
Lisa's mom informed me that there was a safety net to protect them. P
The acrobats also flew through the air on the trapeze. P
It was breathtaking! I could not believe what happened next. P
The acrobats sprang down from the stage. P
They came to my seat and asked me to help them perform! P
I mumbled "yes" and followed them backstage. P
The acrobats asked me to walk the mini-tightrope. P
I had to do it by the end of their act. P
I was scared, but there was a safety net. P
It was not as high as the acrobat's rope. P
They assured me that I would be just fine. P
The moment came to make my debut. P
The audiences cheered very loud. P
I climbed up the ladder. I was trembling. P
I closed my eyes to calm down. P
I started walking slowly, one step at a time. A BIG cheer came. P
I finally made it across. It was an exhilarating feeling! P
After the show, the acrobats told me that I had a real gift. P
Maybe I will become an acrobat when I grow up. P
The circus is a fun place to be. P
I cannot wait until the next circus comes to town. P
UNIT 13 - The Dancing Northern Lights
Hey kids! Would you like to have a once-in-a lifetime adventure with your family? P
Then you need to visit Aurora Village. P
It is near Yellowknife, Canada. P
If you love the sky and the beauty of natural lights, it can be one of the best tourist experiences. P
Many people travel from all over the world to see the beautiful, breathtaking lights of Aurora Village. P
While in Yellowknife, you can watch the magical skylights at night. P
They are called aurora borealis. P
They are also called the northern lights. P
The aurora borealis is a shifting sheet of light caused by the sun's radiation. P
They can be red, green, and sometimes blue. P
Aurora borealis is seen in the skies in the high northern latitudes. P
The best times to view the lights in the Northern Hemisphere are August to April each year. P
That is because the nights are not dark enough in the summer. P
Tourists wait for night to watch the aurora borealis. P
At night, the sky lights up with beautiful colors. P
People say they are like lights dancing in the sky. P
Others say they are like silent fireworks. P
No two lights are alike. At Aurora Village, there is a 95% chance of seeing the northern lights on your visit. P
You will almost always get a good view of the lights. P
It is something you will never forget. P
The native people are very hospitable and love to have tourists visit their village. P
Many people travel to Aurora Village every year. P
It is only 30 minutes outside of Yellowknife. P
It is a great place to visit for people of all ages. P
UNIT 14 - The Night We Saw the Northern Lights
Dad and I are having a great time here at Aurora Village. P
The weather is cold but it is exhilarating. P
There are a lot of people visiting to see the aurora borealis. P
We arrived yesterday; we looked for the best location to set up our tent. P
It is essential to have a clear view of the lights. P
We didn't want anything to block our view. P
Some people are staying in teepees. P
I learned that they are traditional native houses. P
They keep people warm when it is cold outside. P
We might stay in one tomorrow evening, as long as it's not too expensive. P
While we were waiting for nightfall, Dad read me a great book. P
It explained the legends of the northern lights, the aurora. P
In a legend from Norway, the lights were the spirits of old maids who danced in the sky. P
Another legend from Finland was fascinating. P
They called the aurora borealis revontulet, which meant "fox fires." P
It came from an ancient myth about a magical fox. P
The fox was swishing his tail across the snow and sprayed it up into the sky. P
They believed this caused the lights. P
At night, I was so excited to see the northern lights. P
My eyes got very heavy but I was not going to sleep. P
All of a sudden I heard Dad shouting my name. P
I woke up to the most astonishing thing I had ever seen. P
Green and purple lights were swaying across the heavens as far as the eye could see. P
They were moving and surging in all directions. P
Dad and I gazed at the lights for hours. P
UNIT 15 - An Amazing Viking Ship
Welcome aboard the Viking ship. P
My name is Leif, and today, we are going to tour this centuries-old ship made by the Vikings. P
They call it the Long Serpent because its shape is long and narrow, like a snake. P
Like this, this ship has many interesting things. P
Now I'll tell you more about the long ship. P
As you can see, this vessel is very big. P
It is 30 m long and only 6 m wide. P
It could accommodate many Vikings, up to 60 men! P
Let's walk further to the front of the ship. P
The ship is made from oak wood planks. P
The Vikings carved the wood at the front of the ship into fierce creatures to scare their enemies. P
Can you see the scary carvings? We will look up at the sails. P
They have bright colored patterns and are magnificent. P
The Vikings used them in the wind to make the ship move fast. P
Speed was one of the most important things in a Viking ship because of their many battles. P
The Vikings often went to other places to take farming land from other people. P
They made their ships very fast to help them win battles. P
Now, we'll look at the rear of the ship. It is the back of the boat. P
Vikings used oars to row the boat when there was no wind for the sail. P
It took a lot of hard work to row the boat. P
The Vikings were very strong and able to move the boat through the water quickly. P
This ends your official tour of the Long Serpent. P
I hope you had fun and learned a lot about the Viking ship. P
UNIT 16 - Our Magnificent Viking Vessel
We are at summer camp. P
Yesterday, we learned about the Viking ship, and today, we are making one. P
It is very exciting to make our own model. P
Our teacher is helping us build the ship. P
He is showing me how to mold an animal out of clay to put on the front of the vessel. P
I'm molding a dragon and painting it. P
Bill and Emily are making the sail of the ship. P
They are drawing animals on a white blanket to make it beautiful and colorful. P
They decide to draw a dragon, a snake, and a buffalo. P
We learned that Viking sails were very brilliantly colored. P
Bill is putting blue stripes on the sail. P
Emily is putting red stripes on it too. P
Jill and Mike are making the oars with long wooden rods. P
They tie dustpans to the wood with strings. P
They don't weigh as much as metal, which is good! P
Too much weight could sink the ship. Sam is also working. P
He is usually lazy, but not today! P
He is collecting flowers and leaves with unique shapes, as many as he can find. P
They are all splendid colors. He glues them to the ship for decoration. P
We are all finished with our ship now. It is magnificent. P
All of the colors make the boat look outstanding. P
We are dragging it to the water to sail it. P
It is heavy, but we work together to launch the boat. P
The water is smooth and clear. We are all happy because the ship is sailing! P
All the students are joyful and clapping. Our Viking ship is a success! P
UNIT 17 - Our Job to Save the Earth
Do you know why today is special? It is Earth Day. P
We celebrate April 22nd to try and keep the environment clean and green. P
The environment started to become polluted in recent years. P
Many people were too interested in the growth of the economy. P
They were not thinking about the protection of the environment. P
The earth depends on you to help save it now. P
Above all, we should know why we must save the earth. P
For example, many cars release fumes that cause global warming. P
This leads to the melting of glaciers and the change of climate. P
Also, the melting of glaciers and the change in climate can cause many floods or droughts. P
As you can see, pollution definitely affects things that we need to live. P
We must stop this. So, how can we save the earth? P
Wasting energy is a big cause of pollution. P
We need to save energy to help the earth. P
You should turn off lights when you leave a room at home or at school. P
You can also unplug electronics when you are finished. P
It is great to recycle our paper and water bottles. P
In addition, we can also finish the food on our plates and not waste food. P
If there is an eco-group in school or the community, join it. P
Eco groups help the places around us stay green. P
I hope you learned a lot about keeping the planet healthy. P
Our planet's future can be bright depending on our love for it. P
If we don't save the earth, it will suffer from even more pollution in the future. P
UNIT 18 - Making Exciting Green Changes
It was 8:00 a.m., just before the teacher, Mr.White, entered the class. Students were having a discussion. P
Hey, guys, I read an article about an eco-school in the newspaper. P
An eco-school is where the students help the school become green. P
It is one of the ways to help save the earth. P
I think we should try that here. P
How can we do that? Will it be a lot of work? P
Remember what Mr.White told us about how to save the planet? P
Maybe we could do some of those things here. P
Yes! That's a great idea. We can start putting bins in every classroom for recycling. P
We can collect all of the used paper and old water bottles in the bins. P
Cool idea, Jim. We can also encourage students not to waste food in the cafeteria. P
Let's make an announcement at break time. P
We can see if any other classes want to join, regardless of grades. P
I know my little brother will want to help, because he is interested in saving the environment. P
I have another idea. What about making the whole school eco-friendly? P
We can see Principal Jefferies regarding our new eco school. P
Let's plan a day to have an after-school clean up. P
We can all go outside and pick up any garbage left lying around. P
This is going to be a very fun club! P
Just then Mr. White entered the room. P
Good morning, students. Anything interesting to share? P
The entire class smiled and raised their hands. P
UNIT 19 - The World Scout, Jamboree
The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts clubs have been in existence for over 100 years. P
When membership grew, founder of scouting, Lord Robert Baden- Powell, decided to hold a special event to bring together Scouts of all nationalities. P
That was the first Jamboree. P
Jamboree is now an international term to describe a large gathering of Scouts. P
The first international gathering of Scouts was held in 1920. P
This, the first Jamboree, was held in London for 8,000 Scouts from 34 countries. P
Since then, World Scout Jamborees have been held almost every four years. P
The general goals of the Jamboree are to form a worldwide friendship, and to learn about other peoples and nations by direct interaction with them. P
To reach the goals, Scouts do many activities in the Jamboree. P
The Jamboree is usually conducted on a campground and based on more activity-oriented programs. P
For example, Scouts do fun things like a rope challenge course, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor activities. P
Even preparing meals and setting up tents are some of the activities where they can learn the meaning of friendship. P
Moreover, Scouts have to come up with solutions on their own during the activities. P
This helps them listen to others and understand differences. P
Through such programs, Scouts are expected to bring further practical help to each community, nation, and world. P
Now you wonder if you can participate in a Jamboree. P
Then become one of the 32,000,000 scouts worldwide today. P
You can easily join the Scouts whether you go online or go to a community meeting. P
Sign up now and follow the right spirit of the Scouts. P
UNIT 20 - Three Days in the Wilderness
I am having a fabulous time camping with my Scout friends. P
We are camping out for three nights and it is now the second night. P
Scout camp is great! We set up camp when we first got here. P
The Scout leaders showed us how to pitch our tents. P
We all pitched our tents together. P
I had never set up a tent before and I made a mistake. P
I put the pegs in the wrong holes. P
My friends helped me fix the pegs and we eventually got the tent up by working together. P
In the afternoon, we went swimming. We had a race and I came in second. P
Although I did not win, I was very happy. P
Today was our second day and we learned how to help injured people. P
We learned what to do when people are bleeding. P
We even got to put bandages on people. P
Our troop leader told my friend Hugh to wrap my head in a gauze bandage. P
He used too much and I resembled a mummy. P
We all laughed. Now we know how to help injured people. P
Tonight, we had a delicious barbecue and sang songs around the fire. P
It was terrific! Tomorrow, we will learn about how to survive in the forest. P
It is spooky in the forest; nevertheless, it will be good to learn how to be safe. P
We will learn how to make a fire and build a shelter out of branches. P
Finally, we will learn how to find fresh water and purify it so that it is good to drink. P
I will tell you all about it when I get home. P