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Chunk it by looking for a part you know

6. Read it again.

7. Complete the activities at the end of the book.

 Achoo!
Tune:
The Farmer in the Dell

Jo Cleland

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Achoo! / Jo Cleland.
(Sing and Read, Healthy Habits)
ISBN 978-1-61810-081-8 (hard cover)
ISBN 978-1-61810-214-0 (soft cover)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2011944390

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 The Farmer in
the Dell

Achoo! Achoo!
I know its true.
3
 A sneeze spreads germs.
What should I do?
4
5
 Achoo! Achoo!
What should I do?
6
7
 I sneeze into my elbow,
keeping germs from you.
8
9
 Achoo! Achoo!
What should I do?
10
11
 I sneeze into a tissue,
keeping germs from you.
12
13
 Achoo! Achoo!
What should I do?
14
15
 When I sneeze I wash my hands.
Thats what I do.
16
17
A sneeze spreads germs everywhere.

18
Ill be good to show how
much I care.
19
 Achoo! Achoo!
I promise you,
20
Ill never, never, never
give my germs to you!
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 Glossary
elbow (EL- boh): joint that connects the lower to
upper parts of your arm

germs (JURMZ): little organisms that can make

you sick

promise (PROM-iss): to say you will do something

for sure

sneeze (SNEEZ): a reflex that blows air out of

your nose

spreads (SPREDZ): moves far

tissue (tish-oo): soft paper used to wipe your nose

wash (wosh): clean with soap and water

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 Song Lyrics

Achoo!
Tune: The Farmer in the Dell

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!

I know its true. What should I do?
A sneeze spreads germs. When I sneeze I wash my hands.
What should I do? Thats what I do.

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!

What should I do? A sneeze spreads
I sneeze into my elbow, germs everywhere.
keeping germs from you. Ill be good to show I care.

Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!

What should I do? I promise you,
I sneeze into a tissue, Ill never, never, never
keeping germs from you. give my germs to you!

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 Index
elbow 8 safe sneezing 8-9,
germs 4, 8, 12, 12-13
18, 21 tissue 12
washing hands 16-17
Websites
www.miniclip.com/games/sneeze/en/

http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/preschool-learning-activites/learning-themes/germs/

http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/germs.html

About the Author

Jo Cleland enjoys writing books, composing
songs, and making games. She loves to read,
sing, and play games with children.

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Comprehension & Extension: Sight Words I Used:
Summarize: from
Why is it important to cover your sneeze and wash Ill
your hands?
itll
What are some ways to cover your sneeze? its
know
Text to Self Connection: should
What makes you sneeze? (You can discuss how
allergies are different from colds.)
Vocabulary Check:
What do you do when you wash your hands?
(Discuss proper hand washing.) Use glossary words in
a sentence.
Extension: Draw and Write
Draw and label the things you do the stay healthy.
Then write a sentence at the bottom explaining
what you do.
 healthy habits
What can you do to be healthy? Do you know what healthy
habits are? Then the books in the Sing and Read, Healthy
Habits series are perfect for you! Each book gives you tips
and activities on what you can do to be healthy. The best
part is you can sing or read the books!

Books In This Series Include:

Clean Hands, Dirty Hands
Achoo!
Clean Teeth, Dirty Teeth
Get Moving
Fabulous Food
Getting Your Zzzzs

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