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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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🚌 The School Bus
🔤 Phonics and Pronunciation
- bus — /bʌs/ (short u)
- yellow — /ˈjɛl.oʊ/
- eight o'clock — /eɪt əˈklɒk/
- window — /ˈwɪn.doʊ/
- slowly — /ˈsloʊ.li/
- driver — /ˈdraɪ.vər/
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Audio
- Echo after me: “The yellow bus arrives at eight o'clock.”
- Echo after me: “I sit near the window.”
- Echo after me: “The bus driver drives carefully.”
ElevenLabs_2025-09-20T07_55_59_Mark - Natural Conversations_pvc_sp70_s37_sb75_se0_b_m2.mp3
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The Story
Every morning I wait at the bus stop. The yellow bus arrives at eight o'clock. I get on and find a seat. I sit near the window. The bus moves slowly. I look at trees and houses. I say hello to my friend. The bus driver drives carefully. When the bus stops near the school, I get off and walk to class.
📘 Comprehension Questions
- What color is the bus?
- a) red
- b) yellow
- c) green
- Short answer: Where does the writer sit? (two words)
- True or False: The bus moves fast. (True / False)
- Short answer: What does the writer say to their friend? (one word)
Teacher Key
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Vocab (EN → UA)
- bus stop — зупинка
- seat — сидіння
- window — вікно
- driver — водій
- class — клас
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Focus Task
- Read the story aloud once.
- Circle the verbs of movement: arrives, get on, moves, get off, walk.
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✍️ Extension Activity
- Draw the school bus and label three parts in English. For example: door, window, wheel.
✅ Quick Checklist
- [ ] I read the story aloud
- [ ] I answered all questions
- [ ] I learned the new words