HomeMy WebLinkAboutRead Aloud Book Gr. 2-Lesson 5Here’s a quick quiz question:
You’re working at the art table in the classroom. You have markers, paints, and
paper spread out around you. Suddenly the lunch bell rings. What do you do?
(a) Run to be the fi rst person on line in the cafeteria. You’re hungry!
(b) Sweep the art supplies off the table and onto the fl oor. The table is clean!
(c) Clean up the supplies you have used. Now, lunchtime!
You probably chose the correct answer: “Clean up the supplies you have used.
Now, lunchtime!” How did you know? Because you have good manners, and that
means you clean up after yourself.
Good manners are important wherever you are. You certainly need them at school,
where you spend the day with many other people. It is important to be civil and
respectful to people at school. Let’s talk about a few ways to act in the classroom.
First, remember to give everyone a chance to speak. Even if you have an idea to
share with others, self-control is important. Don’t interrupt your teacher when he or
she is talking with another student. Wait until the conversation has fi nished. Then you
may speak up.
Next, if the teacher asks the whole class a question, raise your hand. That’s the
signal that you have an answer.
Also, in the classroom, you’ll fi nd children you don’t know. When you meet
someone new, make sure to introduce yourself. For example, say, “Hello, my name is
Jasmine,” in a friendly tone of voice.
Another thing: remember to share classroom materials with others. If someone
else wants to use the supplies that you are using, invite him or her to join you. Asking
someone to share with you is not only polite, it can help you make a new friend!
Finally, school is not the place to ask other children to a party or a playdate. You
can do this after school hours. You can call your friends on the telephone or send
a card or note with your message. Otherwise, you risk hurting the feelings of the
children that you haven’t asked to join you.
Remember that even the most polite children make mistakes from time to time.
What do you do then? Apologize. A simple “I’m sorry” goes a long way in making up
for poor manners.
COMPREHENSION Why is it important to use good manners in the classroom?
Which words help you describe how you should or shouldn’t act in the classroom?
How to Act
in the Classroom
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Outside, the rain was falling hard. It pounded against the roof of the house. It
poured down every window. It fell, and it fell, and it kept on falling all day long.
Inside the house, Bunker was hiding beneath the couch. The rain was so loud,
so fi erce, and so powerful, it fi lled Bunker’s heart with terror. He began to think
frightening thoughts. What if the rain became so strong that it came alive? What
would a rain monster look like? Would it be so savage that it would try to destroy
the house? That’s when Bunker started to panic. He whined. He howled. He crawled
as far under the couch as he could go.
Bunker’s owner, Marlena, walked into the room. “Bunker, what is the matter with
you?” she asked the panicking puppy. “It’s just rain, silly. Now come on, it’s time to
go for a walk.”
But Bunker was imagining rain monsters outside. Their faces were mean and
horrifying. When Marlena reached for him, Bunker growled.
Marlena frowned. “OK, Bunker. I’m going to the store. You can stay here by
yourself.”
Marlena left, and the rain kept falling. Bunker’s fears grew worse.
Finally, Marlena came home, and soon after, she went to bed. Bunker stayed
beneath the couch and whimpered.
In the morning, Marlena found Bunker right where she’d left him. Marlena knew
that Bunker was still frightened. But she had a plan.
“Bunker, I know how you can fi ght your fears,” she said. “You just need to trust
me. And you need to come out from under that couch.”
Bunker crawled out slowly. Marlena scooped him up and hurried to the front door.
Before Bunker could understand what was happening, they were standing outside in
the cold rain.
Bunker closed his eyes and waited for the rain monsters to attack. He waited, and
waited. And then he opened his eyes. Bunker barked happily. There were no rain
monsters out there. He was just getting wet! He no longer felt afraid.
Bunker gave Marlena a slobbery kiss on the face.
COMPREHENSION What words help you understand how Bunker is feeling?
When do Bunker’s feelings change?
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