Week 1: The Beatles

The Beatles

What is a Beatle? Maybe you think of a real creature who creeps and leaps about. But most people recall four English teens called the Beatles, who appeared as a rock group in the nineteen sixties. Leaving bebop behind, the Beatles created a unique beat that appealed to everyone. Seen on American TV, they were greeted by screams and cheers. “Please Please Me” and “She Loves You” were among their many pieces. They even received an award from the Queen of England. The team broke up as they reached their peak, but each member continued his own career: the world grieved the loss of their leader, John Lennon, who died in December 1980. Although only briefly on the scene, the Beatles created meaningful music that will be here for an eternity.

The Beatles

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Week 2: Peter Pan / Practicing with epsilons

Instructions: Read aloud the paragraph about Peter Pan. Pay attention to the /ɛ/ sound in the yellow-colored e-letters.

Peter Pan

        Do you remember the play Peter Pan? Who can forget the boy who never ever wanted to grow up! When Wendy and her brothers met Peter Pan and the fairy Tinker Bell, they flew to Never-Never Land. They had many adventures with Peter’s friends and enemies, but the play had a happy ending. Sir James Barrie, the author, presented this play in 1911.

        This sentimental treasure was his best work and made him very wealthy. It was an even better success on Broadway. It was set to music and had special effects. It is often said that no one can be young forever. But with the legend of Peter Pan we get to pretend again and again.

Peter Pan

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