This chapter introduces young learners to the names of various fruits and vegetables through interactive pictures, a poem, and a short story. It encourages speaking, reading, and basic writing skills.
An interactive, rhythmic poem that teaches counting, sharing, and the names of fruits.
Five yellow mangoes hanging on the tree,
One for the traveller who rests under the tree.
One for the bird who nests on the tree.
One for the squirrel who runs up the tree.
One for the rabbit who lives under the tree.
One for you to share with me.
Five red apples hanging on the tree,
One for the traveller who rests under the tree.
One for the bird who nests on the tree.
One for the squirrel who runs up the tree.
One less for the rabbit who lives under the tree.
One for you to share with me.
Mini, a young girl, visits the local market with her father, who is a farmer.
Key sight words introduced in this story: his, he, them, her, around, there, those, behind, with, these.
Practice asking and answering questions using plural nouns: