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Welcome! This Grade 3 reading is styled for fun and clarity. Read the story, answer questions, learn new words, and try the activity.
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📚 A Visit to the Library
🔤 Phonics and Pronunciation
- library — /ˈlaɪ.brer.i/ or /ˈlaɪ.brɛr.i/ (long i /aɪ/)
- librarian — /laɪˈbrɛər.i.ən/ or /laɪˈbrɛər.i.ən/ (stress on brer)
- quiet — /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ (two syllables)
- shelf — /ʃɛlf/ (sh + short e)
- stamp — /stæmp/ (short a)
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Audio
- Echo after me: "The librarian is kind and quiet."
- Echo after me: "I borrow a book with my library card."
- Echo after me: "I read to my little sister."
ElevenLabs_2025-09-20T19_36_46_Mark - Natural Conversations_pvc_sp70_s37_sb75_se0_b_m2.mp3
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The Story
I go to the library with my class. The librarian is kind and quiet. We put our bags on a shelf and sit at the table. I find a book about animals and read two pages. I borrow the book with my library card. The librarian stamps my card. I walk home and read the book to my little sister.
📘 Comprehension Questions
- Who is kind and quiet?
- a) the teacher
- b) the librarian
- c) the bus driver
- Short answer: How many pages does the writer read? (one number)
- True or False: The writer takes the book without a card. (True / False)
- Short answer: Who does the writer read to at home? (one word)
Teacher Key
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Vocab (English → Ukrainian)
- library — бібліотека
- librarian — бібліотекар/ка
- shelf — полиця
- card — картка
- stamp — штампувати
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Focus Task
- Read the story aloud once.
- Underline all nouns you see in a library (librarian, shelf, table, book, card).
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✍️ Extension Activity
- Make a small list of 3 book titles you would like to read (in English or your language).
✅ Quick Checklist
- [ ] I read the story aloud
- [ ] I answered all questions
- [ ] I learned the new words
- [ ] I completed the extension activity