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This publication was produced with the generous support of the American people
through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the
Basa Pilipinas Project and the Department of Education.
Chapter 1
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In the forest, they are greeted by many
big, green trees. It is quite lush. It is
a lovely scene.
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“Over here!” Lee calls loudly. He has
found something. Maybe it’s the next
clue?
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Then, they come into a clearing in the
forest. Two tall leaning trees are in the
middle.
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Lee reads slowly, “Seek the next clue by
following the stream to the east. In front
of a steep hill of water and mist, you will
find the next clue.”
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Skill Builder 1
Skill Builder
Spelling Words
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Chapter 2
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They arrive at the fast flowing stream.
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At the waterfall, they look around
everywhere. They look left, they look
right. They look up, they look down.
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They all run over fast.
stream look
puzzle river
scared scream
see riddle
squeal afraid
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Chapter 3
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“I know where it is,” Jean says. “It’s at
Uncle Mike’s bakery!”
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Uncle Mike guides them to the back.
It is quite small in the back of the shop.
He kindly gives them each a slice of
lemon pie. They all eat quickly.
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Lee reads the last clue. “It’s in a wide
room where a fire burns and meals are
made. This is a place where you have
played.”
VCe igh
(kite) (bright)
Spelling Words
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Chapter 4
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When they arrive, Steve says, “You made
it! You are so smart and bright.”
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Jean looks around the kitchen.
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Lee skillfully makes a big pot of rice and
beans. He carefully adds a pinch of his
spices.
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As they eat, they talk about their trip to
the green forest. They talk about their trip
to the tall waterfall. They talk about their
trip to the top floor of the tall building up
high in the sky. They talk about their trip
to Uncle Mikes’s bakery. They talk about
their trip back home when it was almost
night.
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Skill Builder 5
Skill Builder
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3 _______________________
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Extra Fun
Leveled Reader (Chapter 1-4)
Scavenger Hunt Fun!
5. Have fun!
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Leveled Reader (Chapters 1-4)
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Leveled Reader in English