Reader 06

Sam Needs a Plan

Sam has many things to do.
He needs a simple plan.
He gets a clean paper.
He writes three jobs on the paper.
The plan helps him see the work.

First, Sam checks his desk.
He sees books, papers, and a cup.
He puts the books on the shelf.
He puts the papers in a folder.
Then he puts the cup in the kitchen.

Next, Sam washes the cup and a plate.
He dries them with a towel.
After that, he takes out the trash.
The room looks better.
Sam feels calm because the jobs are almost done.

Sam looks at the paper again.
All three jobs are done.
He puts a check next to each job.
A simple plan makes the work easier.
Sam is ready to start his next activity.

SPEAK

Answer in complete sentences.

1. What does Sam need?

2. Where does Sam write the jobs?

3. What does Sam check first?

4. Where does Sam put the books?

5. Why does Sam feel calm?

6. Do you think a simple plan helps? Tell why.

WRITE

Write 5 complete sentences about a simple plan.

Use words from the reading.

1. I can ______________.

2. I can ______________.

3. I can ______________.

4. I can ______________.

5. I can ______________.

LISTEN

Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

• Do you write a plan?

• What do you do before working or studying?

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