Reader

A da’s
C astle
by Lilly Meador
Illustrated by Theresa Leyes

Genre Build Background Access Content Extend Language

Fiction • Creative • Labels in • Compound

Design Pictures Words
• Building • Caption
• Playgrounds • Diagram

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ISBN 0-328-14137-2
Talk About It
1. Tell about your favorite playground or
Ada’s
another favorite place.
2. What kind of swing set do you think
Castle
children would like?
by Lilly Meador
Write About It by Theresa Leyes
Illustrated
3. On a separate sheet of paper, write
about something that you would like to
build or make with your family.

Extend Language
Playground is made of the words play and
ground. Playground is a compound word.
Another compound word is sidewalk. It
means “a walk on the side of something.”
Many sidewalks are along the sides of streets.
Why do you think the words play and
ground were put together to make the
word playground?

ISBN: 0-328-14137-2

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 swing set

castle
swing

swings

Ada and Emma’s plan

“Mom,” Ada said. “I really want

a swing set. I want a pretty one with “How many swings do we need?”
a castle.” Mom asked.
“Can we buy one?” said Emma, “We need two,” Emma said.
Ada’s little sister. “How about three swings?” Ada said.
“Maybe we can build our own,” “We need an extra swing for a friend.”
said Ada’s mother. “But first we need
a plan.“
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 hammer

“We need wood and chains, and nails
and screws,” Ada said. “Then we will be
able to build a swing set. We will have a
castle for playing. How will we get this
stuff home?”
“A truck will bring it,” Mom said.
“Emma, watch how we work
carefully.” Mom said. “We need to be
very careful when we work.”
“When will we finish?” Ada asked.
“I think we will finish in a week,”
Mom said. “I’m glad we have friends
to help.”

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swing set

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swing

“Today is the big day,” Ada “We are lucky to have such nice
announced. friends,” Mom said.
“Yes, we will finally finish,” “We can have a party to thank
Mom said. them!” Ada said. “Everyone can try our
“We have worked hard,” Emma said. new swing set and castle!”
“I hope we can play soon,” Ada said.
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“Welcome to my castle!” Ada said.
“Try my swings!” Emma shouted.
“Mom, we made you a card,”
Ada said.
“Let me read it.” Mom said. “It says:
Thank You!
Love, Ada and Emma.”
Talk About It
1. Tell about your favorite playground or
another favorite place.
2. What kind of swing set do you think
children would like?
Write About It
3. On a separate sheet of paper, write
about something that you would like to
build or make with your family.
Extend Language
Playground is made of the words play and
ground. Playground is a compound word.
Another compound word is sidewalk. It
means “a walk on the side of something.”
Many sidewalks are along the sides of streets.
Why do you think the words play and
ground were put together to make the
word playground?
ISBN: 0-328-14137-2
Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
This publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained from
the publisher prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system,
or transmission in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission(s), write to: Permissions
Department, Scott Foresman, 1900 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025.
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