Hello, fellow voyager! Welcome to the wonderful world of
reading! Would you like to go on an adventure today? Click on the
red balloon to get started.
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North America Europe Asia South America AfricaAustralia Where
would you like to go? Click on a balloon to launch your next
adventure. When you have listened to all six stories, click
here.here
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Voyager: We are preparing to land on the continent of Europe
where Writer Beatrix Potter will be introducing us to a family of
three good little rabbits and one very hungry little rabbit. You
will know him by his blue coat and brass buttons. Keep a sharp eye
out for Mr. McGregor! He may come after you with his gardening hoe!
Be sure to complete the mission at the end of your voyage. HQ
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. What are the names of Peter Rabbits three sisters?
Can you remember what Mr. McGregor grows in his garden? Where did
Mr. McGregor put Peter Rabbits blue coat and shoes? Flopsy, Mopsy,
and Cottontail On his scarecrow! Lettuce, beans, radishes,
cucumbers, cabbages, onions, and parsley
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HQ Voyager: Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? Shang, the
heroine of this folk tale from China, certainly wasnt! Using her
own cunning, Shang devises a clever plan. Will it work? As you
listen to the story, think about folk tales from your own culture
that may be similar to this one. Be sure to complete the mission at
the end of your voyage!
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. What do you think Lon means? How did Shang figure out
that Po Po was a wolf in disguise? What kind of tree did Shang,
Tao, and Paotze climb into? WolfA gingko tree! She lit the light
and saw his face. HQ
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Voyager: Here in North America we have very long winters. Some
of the animals native to our continent, such as the brown bear,
hibernate in deep caves and burrows until the winter snows are
past. Listen to this wonderful tale about a hibernating bear who
may be missing out on more than just snow! Be sure to complete the
mission on North American forest animals at the end of your
voyage!
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. Who is this? How did he come into the cave? Who is
this? What kind of noises did he make? Who is this? What did he
bring to the party? This is Mole. He tunneled up through the floor.
This is badger. He brought honey-nuts. This is hare. He burped big
burps! HQ
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Voyager: On the western side of South America there is a tall
mountain range called the Andes. The slopes are very steep and the
temperature can reach below freezing up near the summits. The
Native Americans here, the Incas, rode on the backs of the sure-
footed llamas. They wove the llamas thick coats into warm, colorful
blankets. Here is a story about one little llama wearing a pair of
woven red pajamas!
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. At what time of day does this story take place? What
positive quality does Baby Llama need to learn? Why didnt Mama
Llama come to Baby Llama? Bedtime Because she was busy! Patience
HQ
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Voyager: Have you ever been annoyed by a mosquito buzzing
around your ears? In Africa, they tell a tale about why the
mosquito buzzes in peoples ears like that. Youll be surprised at
how many different kinds of animals play a part in this old folk
tale! Dont forget to complete the mission at the end. Good luck,
fellow voyager, and watch out for those pesky mosquitoes!
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. Who is the king of the animals who presides over the
council? What is the mosquito saying when she buzzes in your ears?
Who wakes the sun each day? Lion Mother Owl Zeeee! Is everyone
still angry at me? HQ
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Voyager: People of different cultures eat different types of
food. Here in the United States we eat lots of peanut butter, but
in Australia they eat something called Veggie-mite instead! We may
eat lots of pie, like apple pie, but they eat a meringue dessert
called Pavlova instead! In this story, Australian foods like these
are the key to a magical transformation. Watch closely and you will
see!
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Answer the questions below. Click on the question to see the
correct answer. When you are finished, return to Adventure
Headquarters. What is the name of Hushs grandma? What does Hush eat
to make her tail visible? What are Hush and his grandma trying to
fix? Grandma Poss They are trying to make Hush visible! A
veggie-mite sandwich! HQ
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Where in the world will you go next? To hear more stories from
Around the World, click on the link to go to www.speakaboos.com. To
view the KY standards implemented by this lesson, click
here.www.speakaboos.comhere
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Kentucky Curriculum Standards EL-P-DIU-U-1 Students will
understand that reading a wide range of print and non-print texts
builds an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of different
cultures. EL-P-SLO-U-4 Students will understand that observation
involves interpreting and constructing meaning. By viewing in
context, students infer, construct meaning, draw conclusions and
form opinions about the world around them. EL-P-DIU-U-2 Students
will understand that different purposes to read include reading to
acquire new information and reading for personal fulfillment. Among
these texts are plays, fiction and non-fiction, classic and
contemporary works.