Reader 12
A Walk After Class
Carlos has class in the morning.
Before class, he eats breakfast.
He drinks water, too.
Then he puts his notebook in his bag.
He leaves home on time.
Class starts at nine o’clock.
Carlos listens to the teacher.
He writes notes in his notebook.
He asks one question.
Then class ends at ten o’clock.
After class, Carlos takes a short walk.
First, he walks around the school.
Next, he sits on a bench.
Then he drinks more water.
The walk helps him feel calm.
After the walk, Carlos goes home.
He puts his bag on the chair.
He rests for a few minutes.
Carlos likes his morning routine.
Before class and after class, he knows what to do.
SPEAK
Answer in complete sentences.
When does Carlos have class?
What does Carlos do before class?
What does Carlos put in his bag?
What does Carlos do after class?
Why does Carlos like his morning routine?
Do you think a short walk is helpful? Tell why.
WRITE
Write 5 complete sentences with before or after.
Use words from the reading.
After class, I ________________.
Before bed, I _______________.
After eating, I _______________.
Before school, I ______________.
After watching TV, I ________________.
LISTEN
Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
What do you do after class or work?
How do those things make you feel?
