BR 2-18: Baba Yaga the flying Witch

Once upon a time, in a far off land, lived a little girl called Tasha. Her mother died when she was very young. But before she died, she gave her daughter a tiny doll.
 

Baba Yaga the flying Witch is a book Usborne First Reading. It is a level 4 in the story. A little girl called Tasha gave a tiny doll for her daughter. His father married again and made a new mother for her. She was asked to bring a needle and thread for a new mother. When Tasha arrieved at her house, Baba Yaga said to clean her dirty house. But Tasha didn't do it. So she usu she gave some bread for a dog and a cat who were watching her house, and she ran away from there. Finally, she could meet his father. "the witch tried to eat me." she said. And he threw her out of the house. She was never seen again. Tasha thanked for the tiny doll so much.

Davidson, Susanna. (2008). Baba Yaga the flying Witch.
London, UK: Usborne. (177 / 4,866 words)

Baba Yaga: The Flying Witch (Usborne First Reading, Leverl Four)

SusannaDavidson

Usborne Pub Ltd

発売日：2008-01

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BR 2-17: The Boy who cried Wolf

"The Boy who cried Wolf" is one Aesop's (say Ee-sop's) Fables. These are a collection of short stories, first told in Ancient Greece around 4,000 years ago.
 

The Boy who cried Wolf  is a book Usborne First Reading series. It is a level 3 in the story. The story that a little boy who are sheep wasn't believed by villagers because he often lied, the end his sheep were killed by a wolf. His name is Sam. Sam was lonely and he was so bored. So he lied to the villagers. he shouted "A wolf has come out of the forest!" The villagers ran up the hill but there was no wolf. Then they didn't believe him. However, when a wolf really appeared front him, nobody came to the hill with him. Some sheep were killed by the wolf, so he regretted to the mistakes he had committed.

Mackinnon, Mairi. (2008). The Boy who cried Wolf.
London, UK: Usborne. (159 / 4,689 words)

The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Level Three (Usborne First Reading)

MairiMackinnon

Usborne Pub Ltd

発売日：2008-01

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BR 2-16: Mirror Island

Chip put a mirror on the paper. The pattern said "Chip" in mirror writing. Biff wanted to do some mirror writing but Chip had run out of paper.
 

 Mirror Island is a book Oxford Reading Tree series, It is a stage 6 in the story. The story is Chip helped a fierce man how use Chip's mirror. The magic key took them to an island. They met a man is called Captain Crow. He came to there to find the treasure and had been alone for then months and six days. He couldn't understand the words of the map so he showed it to them. Chip said "It's in mirror writhing!" And the treasure's whereabouts became apparent. The chest was full of gold and silver. He thanked for them. The mirror is very convenient.

Brychta, Alex.(2003). Mirror Island.
Oxford: Oxford Unversity Press. (143 / 4,530 words)

Oxford Reading Tree: Stages 6-7: More Storybooks (Magic Key): Mirror Island: Pack B

Roderick Hunt

Oxford University Press

発売日：2003-09-11

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Podcast episode: The Fox and the Crow

The fox and the Crow is one of the fables of Aesop and the subject of my latest podcast episode. Please enjoy listening!

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Scripts: The Fox and the Crow

Do you know Aesop's fables? One very famous fable is The Fox and the Crow. In this fable, a fox tricks a crow who has some cheese in her mouth into dropping the cheese, which the fox eats. The moral of the fable is: Don't be fooled by flattery. (49 / 4,387 words)

Aesop's Fables: The Fox and the Crow

A crow had stolen cheese. A fox saw her and decided he wanted the cheese. He told her how beautiful she looked. The crow believed him. Then the fox praised her voice. The crow wanted to show off her voice so she opened her mouth to sing. The cheese fell into the fox's mouth and ran away happy.

The moral is: Don't be fooled by flattery. (66 / 4,338 words)

New part-time job

      Yesterday,  I had a prat-time job at underground of Koutsuu center in all days. I helped a lottery with a girl. Then, I made friends with her. Her name is Mikako. She was very kind and so cute. She was two years older than me. A work of lottery was very simple. There were a lot of an old person. So I did deal with my smile. It was very interesting and I made a good experience.
      After that, I went to a social gathering of new part-time job. I was nervous but everyone was friendly to me. So I was so happy. The new store starts at next month. I want to hold out!! (122 / 4,272 words)

My favorite vacation memory

My favorite vacation memory is to trip to Osaka with my friend, Misaki, Fumisa and Kanoko in this summer vacation. We had stayed for three days. First day, we went to Doutonbori. And we ate an udon at Tsurutontan. It is a famous udon shop. It was so delicious. The next day, we went to the Universal Studio Japan. I found my sole comfort in it. We rode a lot of roller coaster any number of times. I was so excited. A waiting time to ride attraction was longer, so I had sore feet. But I was so happy. Final day, we went to Umea station. We ate Takoyaki and pieces of pork fried on a skewer. The foods of the home were so good. I could make a good memory.(131/ 4,150 words)

BR 2-15: Places Where People Live

Some people live by the water. Some people live on land that is high up. Some people live on land that is flat.
 

For example, living be the water. A boy lives by the water. He lives by a beach and plays in the sand. A girl lives by the water, too. She lives by a lake and rides on a boat in the lake.  Second, living high up. A girl lives on land that is high  up. She lives on the top of hill and is on her bike. A boy also lives in the mountains with his dog. It snows where this boy lives. Finally, living on flat land. A girl and her dad live on land that is flat. They lives on a farm and is on the tractor together. A boy lives in a desert and it is very hot where this boy lives. Everyone lives everywhere in all over the world. We are different living space each other.

Winesap, Cory. (2004). Places Where People Live.
Australia: Macmillan. (173 / 4,019 words)

BR 2-14: Diving Dolophin

A young dolphin dives through the water. His shiny skin is smooth as satin. Far below, he sees his mother. His baby sister swims beside her mother.
 

This book is a young dolphin story. The young dolphin twirls beside his mother. When his mother lost sight of him, she calls her baby. She makes a special whistling sound. Then, the baby turns and stays beside her.They splash the water with their tails. They snatch the silver fish and they gulp the fish down whole by their sharp teeth. he rides the waves to travel faster. The waves push him over the sparkling water. He dose not know that killer whales watch him from above. But the young dolphin gives a warning whistle and the other dolphins race away.This time the killer whales cannot find him because the young dolphin hides and makes no sound. Now he swims back to his mother. Soon the dolphin will hunt for fish again.

Wallace, Karen. (2011). Diving Dolphin.
London: DK, Readers. (166 / 3,846 words)

Diving Dolphin (Dk Readers. Level 1)

Karen Wallace

Dk Pub

発売日：2011-02-21

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The Long Way To A New Land

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BR 2-13: The Long Way To A New Land

Dear ones, The worst is now over. It is a new life us here. We have built our house. Our land is good. We will have food for the winter. We think of you there in Sweden. We know how hard it must be. Your farm is small and rocky. You have three sons. What future do they have? Come! We will help you. Come to America!

It was 1868, Carl Erik's family faced starvation in Sweden. The rain did not come. So they couldn't have nothing food. However, one day a letter came from Uncle Axel in America. They decided to go to America for alive. The trip by boat was long and dangerous. There were storms and sickness... They suffered so much. But on the twelfth day, they arrived at America. And they could get a new life.


Sandin, Joan.(1986). The Long Way To A New Land.
USA: Harper Trophy. (150 / 3,680words)

The Long Way to a New Land (I Can Read Book 3)

Joan Sandin

HarperCollins

発売日：1986-05-23

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A Part-Time Job of Dispatch

      Yesterday, I had a part-time job of dispatch. It was help cooking. "Asian Holiday" was held at traffic center. I started at 8 a.m. I was very nervous because it was first. I cooked a wonton soup for the first time. But I was taught a way by a aunt. She was very kind for me. I could learn the recipe so I want to cook it at my house. I was very tired because I kept stand for a long time. But I was happy because everyone said "It was so delicious!". I could make a good memory. (99 / 3,530words)

My favorite sport to watch

My favorite sport to watch is basketball and baseball. Because I had played basketball for about nine years. I like to play it but I like to watch playing it, too. Basketball is sport that the offense and the defense change by turns. A shooting is scored that it is interesting. It is very cool. When I was a high school student, I often watched basketball games. And I like to watch a baseball games. Because my two brothers played it. I often went to their aid. Then, I remember interest of baseball. But they always play it outside so I dislike getting a suntan. But I like to watch it by TV. I watch a high-school baseball every summer. (120/ 3,431 words)

BR 2-12: Ben Fox Saves The Day

One say, Ben went to the shop for his mum. He was outside the shop getting oranges out of a box, when the woman from\m the shop shouted, "Stop him! Stop him!"

One day, Ben Fox went to the shop for his mum. Then a woman was robbed his bag. Ben ran after the boy for get back her bag. The boy ran over the street and into the park. Ben looked past the children and over some trees. The boy ran out from the trees. But the boy did not stop. Ben looked down at his bag of oranges, then he had an idea. Ben rolled the oranges over the grass. The oranges rolled under his feet and fell over. In this way, Ben could get back fer bag. And he gave one for her. Then she returned a favor. She gave the box of oranges for him. And she said, "Thank you for all your help!"

Reilly, Carmel & Culic, Ned. (2008). Ben Fox Saves The Day.
Australia: The University Of Melbourne. (173 / 3,311words)

Ben Fox Saves the Day Fast Lane Yellow Fiction (Fast Lane Yellow Level L6)

Carmel Reilly

Nelson Thornes Ltd

発売日：2008-06-21

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BR 2-11: How Elephants Lost Their Wings

They flew high into the sky... and down to the ground. They even looped the loop.

Once upon a time, elephants could fly. They flew everywhere. Sometimes, the gods flew on their backs. But the elephants were noisy. All the trees were broken and there were no houses left. The gods invited the elephants to a grand feast. The elephants ate. When their tummies were, they slept. Then, they took away their wings and gave to the peacocks. The elephants were very cross but they didn't get their wings back. And they never flew again. The picture of this book is very beautiful!

Sims, Lesley.(2007). How Elephants Lost Their Wings.
London,UK: Usborne.(110 / 3,138words)

Usborne Guided Reading Pack: How Elephants Lost Their Wings (Usborne First Reading)

Lesley Sims

Usborne Publishing Ltd

発売日：2008-01-01

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BR 2-10: The Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly

There was an old woman who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. Perhaps she'll die.

There was an old woman. She swallowed a fly. So she swallowed a spider. Then, they wriggled and jiggled and tickled insider her. She swallowed the bird to catch the spider. And she swallowed the cat to catch the dig,too. Moreover, she swallowed the goat to catch the dog. After that, she swallowed the cow to catch the goat. Finally, she was going to swallow the horse. But, she's dead, of course!!!

Punter, Russell.(2008). The Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly.
London,UK: Usborne. (101 / 3,028words)

The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly (Usborne First Reading)

Kate Davies

Usborne Publishing Ltd

発売日：2008-10-31

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Aya's House

     The day before yesterday, I went to Uto city, Kumamoto with my senior, Aya. Uto is her hometown. She had an oral examination at this morning. After that, we ate a okonomiyaki with her family. She seemed to be happy. I wish that she passes an the examination. The okonomiyaki was very delicious. Then, I went to her house. And we spent watching TV and DVD. I was very interested.
     The next day, we cleaned the whole her room at this morning. (87 / 2,927 words)

My fovarite elementary school memory

My elementary school best memory is to win at basketball meeting. I belonged in basketball club since I was a fourth-year pupil. At final game, our team could come from behind to win the championship. I was so happy. So, I thank for my coach. When, I made up my mind to continue to play basketball in junior high school, too. Also, I often played with my friend, Rihoko. She is my best friend since we are in a nursery school. After school, I went to her house almost every day and we played a game. I enjoyed it. I like to play outside because I was lively girl. In elementary school, I have nothing but memory to gad about with my friends. (123 / 2,840 words)

BR 2-9: Tom Thumb

Tom whispered. "Go left,"..."Right,"..."Stop!" and took the bad men to the police station!
 

Once a farmer and his wife wanted a son. A magician heard them and he cast a spell...and  Tom appeared! Tom was as small as a thumb so they called him Tom Thumb! Tom jumped into a cake, dropped him into the lake and was eaten by a big fish. But he was helped by his mother. One day, two bad men got Tom and a horse. He took orders from them. Tom whispered. "Go Left,"..."Right,"..."Stop!" and took the bad men to the police station. The police officer praised him. Tom went to see the king and queen. He quickly went to his house. His mother and  father were very happy!!

Williams, Melanie. (2000). Tom Thumb.
USA: Penguin Young Readings. (134 / 2,717 words)

TOM THUMB PGYR2L (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

Penguin

Pearson ESL

発売日：2000-11-03

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BR 2-8: The Musicians of Bremen

The robbers run away. The animals are happy. Food!
 

A donkey met a dog. The dog can sing with friend. "Woof-woof!" Also, a cat and a cock can sing together, too. "Miaow-miaow!" the cat said and "Cock-a-doodle-do" the cock said. They found a house which there are food and bed. They sang a song at the robbers. The robbers run away. They lived here forever.

Williams, Malanie. (2000). The Musicians of Bremen.
USA: Penguin Young Readings. (74 / 2,583 words)

MUSICIANS OF BREMEN PGYR1L (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)

Longman

Prentice Hall College Div

発売日：2000-11-03

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BR 2-7: Little Red Riding Hood

"To hug you, little one." "But, Granny, why are your teeth so big?" "To - EAT YOU, LITTLE ONE!" And the wolf jumped from the bed.
 

 Little Red Riding Hood was asked her mother to bring cupcake for Ganny. And she went to stranger woods. On the way, she saw a wolf. The wolf ran quickly to Granny's house. He opened his mouth wide and Granny in one big gulp. Little Red Riding Hood arrived at her house. She felt her mother's condition strange. "Granny, why are your teeth so big?" she asked. "To - EAT YOU, LITTLE ONE!" the wolf said and jumped from the bed. A woodcutter came in and stopped the wolf by cutting him with his ax. Granny jumped out of the wolf's stomach.


Williams, Melanie.(2000) Little Red Riding Hood.
USA: Penguin Young Readers. (138 / 2,509 words)

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD PGYR2M (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

NONE

Pearson ESL

発売日：2000-11-03

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My favorite music

My favorite music is "One love." The song is a ballade song of EXILE. I like EXILE the best of all musician. EXILE is consisted of fourteen humans. There are two vocalists and twelve dancers in this group. I like ATSUSHI the best of this group. He is good at singing. His voice is very sweet and beautiful. "One love" is good song. The word of this song is very good, too. This word expresses importance of an encounter and a parting. My favorite word is "A smile is born of only number of encounters, and only the number of smiles finds happiness." I often listen to this music when I'm very sad. Then, I can become to be happy. (120/ 2,371 words)

My favorite season

I like spring the beat of all season. Because spring is a good season when is easy to spend for us. Spring is season when an encounter with many people and a parting, too. And there is a new start for us. So, I beat fast in every spring. I like the main events of spring, too. I like a flower viewing and an entrance ceremony in particular. Moreover, my birthday is spring. So, spring is a happy season for me. Also, spring vacation is the longest vacation in all season vacation. It is about two months. Finally, I like a food of spring. The food in season is edible wild plants. I like bamboo shoot and a strawberry so much. These are very delicious. (125/ 2,251 words)

BR 2-6: The Peach Boy

Peach Boy's parents didn't want him to go. But Peach Boy had made his mind. So his father gave Peach Boy his finest sword.
 

Once upon a time, an old man and an old woman lived by a river. One morning, she saw something floating on the water. He started to cut it open. Suddenly, the peach split in two. One day, he set off for Ogre Island to get rid of giant ogres. His mother gave him six dumplings to eat on the way. On the way, he made three friends that will help him fight the ogres. The friends were a dog, a monkey and a pheasant.  Whenever, he saw them, he gave them a dumpling.They fought with ogres. He gave Peach Boy back the stolen jewels, and some food to eat... And the four friends went home.

Frith, Alex. (2009). The Peach Boy.
London, UK: Usborne. (148 / 2,126 words)

The Peach Boy (Usborne First Reading)

Alex Frith

Usborne Publishing Ltd

発売日：2009-07-31

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BR 2-5: There Was A Crooked Man

...were thirteen hungry kittens...and their kind but crooked mother.
 

There was a crooked man. He walked a crooked mile and found a crooked sixpence. He bought a crooked cat. They lived together in a little crooked house. He cooked a crooked fish but the cat snatched it off the dish. He couldn't see her anywhere but found out where she was. There were thirteen hungry kittens and their kind.

Punter, Russell.(2009). There Was A Crooked Man.
London, UK: Usborne.(77 / 1,978 words)

There Was a Crooked Man (Usborne First Reading)

Russell Punter

Usborne Publishing Ltd

発売日：2009-10-30

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The Chilly Little Penguin

He saw something yummy inside. But he was too cold to eat it.

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BR 2-4: The Chilly Little Penguin

He saw something yummy inside. But he was too cold to eat it.

A little penguin called Perry lived at the South Pole. He found a box but couldn't eat it because he was cold. He tried everything to warm. He tried skating, swimming and sliding. He became to boil and ate the ice cream.

Punter, Russell. (2008). The Chilly Little Penguin.
London, UK: Usborne. (62 / 1,901 words)

The Chilly Little Penguin (Usborne First Reading: Level 2)

Russell Punter

Usborne Pub Ltd

発売日：2009-06

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Asada's house

      Yesterday, I stayed at Asada's home all day. I stayed at her home to after the her home because she went to Kurume in Fukuoka to play softball. I get up at 10 a.m. And I watched the DVD. The DVD is ONE PIECE. I like to watch the movie. The DVD is very interesting. Then, I wiped my fishing rod and washed my sandals. I spend alone at half a day so I was sad. But, Aya came back her home so I was very happy. At this night, we had a good dinner together. (97 / 1,839 words)