1. Do you care about reading? What do you read? How often do you read? I’m So Glad http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

2. Listen to your teacher read the poem, I’m So Glad, and put the following pictures in the correct order. Number the pictures. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

3. Comprehension True / False 1.The writer is feeling happy today. 2.The poet will learn to give a magic show from TV. 3.His parents read the newspaper everyday. 4.He doesn’t like reading mystery books. Questions 1.How did the writer’s bad mood go away? 2.Which part of a newspaper does the writer like reading? 3.How many times will he read this poem? http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

4. What do you notice about the words facing each other? Fill in the gaps using these words. Now Together Rhymes Today Choose How Weather Times Away Clues http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

5. I’m So Glad I’m so glad I learned to read. I’m feeling good …(1)…. I read a book. It made me laugh. My bad mood went …(2)…. I’m so glad I learned to read. I studied hard, and …(3)…, I can give a magic show. This book will tell me …(4)…. I’m so glad I learned to read. My family sits …(5)…. My parents read the news and sports, While I explore the …(6)…. I’m so glad I learned to read. Which novel should I …(7)…? I think I’ll read a mystery. I love to search for …(8)…. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

6. I’m So Glad I’m so glad I learned to read. I like riddles and some …(9)…. I think I’ll read this poem again, Three or forty …(10)…. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

7. Writing Paraphrasing Use the rhymes in the gap filling activity to rewrite the poem. Use your own words (do not look at the text until you have finished writing). Poems Write a four-verse poem about reading. Don’t forget to include rhymes. Write a four-verse poem about any other topic you like. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

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9. I’m So Glad I’m so glad I learned to read. I’m feeling good today. I read a book. It made me laugh. My bad mood went away. I’m so glad I learned to read. I studied hard, and now, I can give a magic show. This book will tell me how. I’m so glad I learned to read. My family sits together. My parents read the news and sports, While I explore the weather. I’m so glad I learned to read. Which novel should I choose? I think I’ll read a mystery. I love to search for clues. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/

10. I’m So Glad I’m so glad I learned to read. I like riddles and some rhymes. I think I’ll read this poem again, Three or forty times. http://amirenglishclub.synthasite.com/