English Reading

and
Vocabulary Building
for Young Learners

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Starting Date : ___________________________

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 INTRODUCTION AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome to the English Reading and Vocabulary Building module for young
learners. This module is designed to help __________, a ___-year-old
non-English speaker, develop his English reading skills and expand his/her
vocabulary. The module consists of study materials and simple
examinations to assess his/her progress.

Please refer to the table below for the content guidelines:

No. Section Details

1 Basic English Vocabulary a. Greetings

b. Colors
c. Numbers

2 Alphabet and Phonics a. Learning the English Alphabet

and Letter Sounds
b. Simple Word and
Pronunciations

3 Reading Comprehension a. Short Stories and Reading

Exercises

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 SECTION 1: BASIC ENGLISH VOCABULARY

A. Greetings

i. Hi and Hello

Let’s give names to both of the boys below!

Boy with red tshirt : ______

Boy with tosca tshirt : ______

______ and ______ exchange greetings as they walk home from

school. Both of them are in Grade 1 at Harapan Pelita School, and
they're best friends despite being in different classes. ______ is in
1A, while ______ is in 1B. They reside in the same housing area,
which is why they often run into each other on their way home from
school."

Let’s examine the transcript of their conversation:

______ : Hi ______!

______ : Hey, ______! How was school today?

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 ______ : It was good. Math was a bit tough, but I managed.

______ : I had fun in art class. We painted some cool stuff.

______ : That sounds awesome. I wish I could be in your class.

______ : Don't worry; we'll still see each other every day.

______ : True. We're best friends, after all.

______ : Absolutely. So, what's for homework tonight?

______ : Miss Johnson gave us some spelling words to practice.

______ : I got the same ones! Want to study together?

______ : Sure, let's do it. My place or yours?

______ : How about my place? We can have some snacks too.

______ : Sounds like a plan. See you later, ______!

______ : See you, ______!

That concludes the conversation between ______ and ______.

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ii. Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night

Based on the pictures above, can you mark the correct expressions
for 'good morning,' 'good afternoon,' 'good evening,' and 'good
night' in each of the pictures?

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B. Colors

Shall we examine the colors listed below?

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Are you familiar with the colors above? If so, let's pair the colors with the
objects below!

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From the results of the above pairing, write down the names of the
objects with their color descriptions.

1. Example: Red Tshirt

2. ___________________

3. ___________________

4. ___________________

5. ___________________

6. ___________________

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C. Numbers

Let us explore the world of numbers. Please fill in the blank spaces below
and attempt to read each number aloud!

After the number warm-up above, let's now transition to expressing

these numbers below in sentence form:

1. Example: 27 = Twenty Seven

2. 13 = _____________________________________________

3. 100 = ____________________________________________

4. 346 = ____________________________________________

5. 2,500 = ___________________________________________

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 SECTION 2: ALPHABET AND PHONICS

A. Learning the English Alphabet

Could you articulate these letters and perform the alphabet song as a
warm-up exercise?

If you have completed the warm-up above, please provide examples of

words that begin with each letter of the alphabet, giving at least 2 (two)
words for each letter.

Example: A = Apple, Anchor

A = __________, __________

B = __________, __________

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C = __________, __________

D = __________, __________

E = __________, __________

F = __________, __________

G = __________, __________

H = __________, __________

I = __________, __________

J = __________, __________

K = __________, __________

L = __________, __________

M = __________, __________

N = __________, __________

O = __________, __________

P = __________, __________

Q = __________, __________

R = __________, __________

S = __________, __________

T = __________, __________

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U = __________, __________

V = __________, __________

W = __________, __________

X = __________, __________

Y = __________, __________

Z = __________, __________

Congratulations on completing the exercise about all the letters in the

alphabet. Now, you are going to learn about the long vowels used in
English.

What Are Long Vowels?

Long vowels are vowels that are pronounced for a longer duration than
their short counterparts. In English, there are five long vowels:

1. A ( /eɪ/ ): Think of words like "cake" and "bake." The 'A' sound is long
and pronounced like "ay."

2. E ( /iː/ ): Consider words like "see" and "tree." The 'E' sound is long
and sounds like "ee."

3. I ( /aɪ/ ): Words like "bike" and "kite" showcase the long 'I' sound,
which is pronounced like "ai."

4. O ( /oʊ/ ): "Boat" and "coat" illustrate the long 'O' sound, similar to
"oh."

5. U ( /juː/ )**: "Cute" and "tube" contain the long 'U' sound, pronounced
like "yoo."

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To practice long vowels, try reading these short stories aloud to become
familiar with the sounds of long vowels:

a. The Mysterious Kite

One sunny day, Tim found a colorful kite in his yard. It had a long tail
that swayed in the breeze. He thought, "I'm going to fly this kite
high." As he tugged on the string, the kite soared into the sky. Tim
watched it climb and thought, "This is so much fun."

b. The Talking Parrot

Emily had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was quite the chatterbox.
Whenever Emily entered the room, Polly would say, "Hello, Emily!" It
always made her smile. Emily enjoyed listening to Polly's amusing
stories, especially when the parrot mimicked funny voices.

c. A Day at the Beach

Alex and Lily decided to spend the day at the beach. They brought a
big, colorful umbrella to provide shade. The sea waves made a
soothing sound, and the kids built a sandcastle. While they played,
they found beautiful seashells that they collected as souvenirs.

d. The Wise Old Owl

In a tall oak tree, there lived an old owl named Oliver. He had a deep,
hooting voice and was known for his wisdom. Animals from the
nearby forest often visited Oliver to seek his advice. The owl would sit
perched on a branch and share his insights with everyone who came
to listen.

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e. The Amazing Pie

Grandma baked a delicious apple pie. The aroma filled the house,
and as she cut a slice, the warm filling oozed out. She gave a piece to
her granddaughter, Lily, who exclaimed, "This is the best pie ever!"
Lily savored each bite, enjoying the sweet taste of apples and
cinnamon.

Congratulations! You've learned about long vowels and how to identify

and pronounce them. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be a long vowel
expert. Long vowels add beauty and rhythm to the English language.
Keep exploring and enjoying the world of words!

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B. Simple Words and Pronunciations

Here's a simple list of words suitable for you to practice pronunciation:

1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Sun
4. Hat
5. Run
6. Fish
7. Cake
8. Tree
9. Ball
10. Jump
11. Boat
12. Book
13. Milk
14. Bird
15. Frog
16. Door
17. Star
18. Bed
19. Duck
20. House

These words contain a variety of vowel and consonant sounds, making

them suitable for elementary students to practice pronunciation and
build their phonetic skills.

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 SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION

A. Short Stories and Reading Exercises

Here are three short stories designed for you to practice their reading
skills, featuring simple vocabulary and engaging themes.

Story 1: "The Magic Garden"

Once upon a time in a small village, there was a magical garden. In this
garden, colorful flowers could talk and animals could sing. A little girl
named Lily discovered the garden one sunny morning. She picked a red
rose, and it said, "Thank you, Lily!" Then, she met a wise old turtle who
told her a secret. Lily left the garden, promising to keep the secret safe.
From that day on, she visited the magic garden to hear its enchanting
stories.

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Story 2: “The Hungry Caterpillar"

One day, a hungry caterpillar named

Carl set out on an adventure. He
crawled along a path, munching on
leaves. Carl was so hungry that he
ate and ate. As he ate, he grew
bigger and bigger.

Soon, he was too big for his tiny body, and he spun a cocoon. Inside, he
transformed into a beautiful butterfly. Carl soared into the sky, free and
happy.

Story 3: "The Lost Kitten"

One rainy afternoon, Sarah found a

little kitten outside her house. It was
wet and shivering. She brought it
inside, gave it a warm bath, and fed it
some milk. The kitten purred and
cuddled up to Sarah. She decided to
keep the kitten and named it Whiskers.
From that day on, Whiskers had a
loving home and a best friend in Sarah.

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