When Norma started school she was 5 years old. She couldn’t read or write her name. She was crying in the morning. She didn’t want to go to school. She was afraid. She didn’t want to leave her mum and go to school. At school on the first day, Norma met other children. Some of them were crying. Some of them were not crying. Other children were happy and laughing. Norma’s teacher is Miss Smith. She is a kind teacher. She spoke to Norma and made her stop crying. Now Norma goes to school every day. She also has many friends in class and at school. She doesn’t cry any more. She is not afraid. She doesn’t want to stay with her mum. She wants to go to school in the morning and play with her friends. Next week Norma is invited to a birthday party. It is her friend Nancy’s birthday party. Norma will buy a present for Nancy before she goes to the party. Norma will meet all her friends at the party. Norma is very happy to have so many friends. Now Norma can read and write. She can also use a computer. She is a very smart child. Norma doesn’t have a brother. She doesn’t have a sister. But she has many friends.
Ask your classmate these questions?
How old was Norma when she started school? Was she happy to start school or was she crying? Were some students crying on the first day of school? Were some students happy and laughing? What is her teacher’s name? Does Norma have many friends in class now? Where will Norma go next week? Whose birthday party is it? What will Norma buy before she goes to the birthday party? Does Norma cry now before going to school? Is Miss Smith a kind teacher? Can Norma read a write now? Can Norma use a computer now? Is Norma a smart kid? Does Norma have any brother or sister?
