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Welcome! This Grade 1 reading includes a short text, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and a fun extension activity.

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👭 The Red Ball

🔤 Phonics and Pronunciation

• ball — /bɔːl/ (aw/ɔː)
• play — /pleɪ/ (diphthong /eɪ/)
• red — /rɛd/ (short e)

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Audio

• Echo after me: “I have a red ball.” -
• Action: clap and say numbers.

ElevenLabs_2025-10-04T14_15_28_Mark - Natural Conversations_pvc_sp70_s93_sb69_se0_b_m2.mp3

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The Text

I have a red ball. I play with the ball in the yard. I kick and throw the ball. My friend plays with me. We count: one, two, three. The ball is fun.

📘 Comprehension Questions

• What colour is the ball?
  • a) blue b) red c) green
• Short answer: Where do I play? (one word)
• True or False: I swim with the ball. (True / False)
• Short answer: How many do we count? (one number)

Answer Key

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Vocabulary (English → Ukrainian)

• ball — м’яч
• kick — бити ногою
• throw — кидати
• yard — подвір’я </aside>

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Focus Task

• Read the text aloud once.
• Count together while pretending to kick: “one, two, three”. </aside>

✍️ Extension Activity

• Play a short “counting kicks” game in class.
• [ ] I read the text aloud
• [ ] I answered all questions
• [ ] I learned the new words

🌸 Teacher/Parent Tips

• Рух допомагає закріпити лексичну пару (kick/throw).