Bums Set 3 (61 words)

Text written by Angela Weeks and illustrated by Dick Weigall

Special words

has, a, the, went, their, why

The man stands and reflects.

Has the man got a big bum?

The dog runs.

Has the dog got a big bum?

The cat sits and rests.

Has the cat got a big bum?

Bump went their bums as the man, the dog and the cat

went to sit.

Why did the man, the dog and the cat bumps bottoms?
Questions
After reading the text ask students one or more of the following questions. If students are
working in pairs, alternate Partner 1, then Partner 2.

 Why did the man, the dog and the cat bump bottoms?

 Bum is a slang word for buttocks. What are some other words for

bum?

 Which of these words do you think is the most polite? Which do

you think is the least acceptable/rudest?

 Why do people have buttocks?

 Discuss the meanings of these words: reflects, rests.