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Chapter 1 – Feelings and Personality

Reading 1-1: Meet Sam

Listen:

A young boy kicking a soccer ball on a soccer field.
I am Sam. I am ten years old. I am active and shy. I live in Toronto, and I am Canadian. I love to play soccer, so I always play soccer with my friends at my school. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have game days. I am happy when I play soccer. I can run and kick well. I also like to watch soccer on Friday nights. My favourite team is The Toronto Cats. In July, my dad will take me to Ottawa to watch them play.

Reading 1-2: Meet Tito

Listen:

A man in chef's hat with a plate of food in a bright kitchen.
I am Tito. I am twenty-nine years old. I am a happy man. I live in Rome. I am Italian. I am a cook, and I always make delicious pizza with my son at home. I am happy in the kitchen. I like to cook good food, and it is fun to be a creative cook. I love great food.

Reading 1-3: Meet Sue

Listen:

A young girl sitting at a desk with books in a school library.
My name is Sue. I am ten years old. I am funny and smart. I live in Canada. I am Canadian. I am a student, and I am in the fifth grade. I study at school. I am a good student. I like school, and I like my teacher. I am a good reader. It is fun to read many books, so I always read books at my school library. 

Vocabulary

Active

Creative

Funny

Happy

School

Shy

Smart

Soccer

Son

Student

Media Attributions

References

Arizona State University. (2024). EdPlus Voiceover Generator [Voiceover audio generator].

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

  • The Arizona State University EdPlus Voiceover Generator was used to create the audio recording of Reading 1-2. Adaptations include modification of speed and/or timing, and comping of output takes.

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