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                                                        Dear Students,

  Please get started on your second reading lesson. All submissions should be done today at 8.00 PM.

       Thank You.

Praying God's Word Over Our Children

 

Almighty God, I lift my children before You and declare that they will not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor will they stand in the path of sinners or sit in the seat of scoffers. I pray that their hearts will be rooted and grounded in Your truth and that they will love and crave Your Word, meditating on it day and night. Lord, plant them firmly like mighty trees beside rivers of living water, so they will flourish, bear fruit every season, and never wither in spirit, health, or purpose.

Empower them to prosper in all they do, and let no weapon formed against them succeed. Shield them from every influence that would lead them astray, and make them unwavering in righteousness. I declare that they will be a light in the darkness, that Your hand will strengthen and protect them, and that Your favor will surround them all the days of their lives. In Jesus Mighty Name.

FALSE LIGHT: Max and the Mystery Photo

Max was a kid just like any other. He loved skateboarding, playing soccer, and hanging out with his friends at the park. Everyone in town knew Max as the kid with a big smile and a great attitude.

One sunny day, a local news reporter visited the park. They were writing a story about new playground equipment and wanted to take pictures of kids having fun. Max was skateboarding with his friends, so the reporter snapped a photo of him.

But here’s where things took a strange turn…

Max opened the newspaper the next day and couldn't believe his eyes! The picture of him was in an article titled: "Local Kids Caught Vandalizing Park!"

Max was shocked. He had never done anything to harm the park. He loved the park! But now, everyone thought he was in trouble for something he didn’t do. His classmates looked at him funny, and even his teacher asked, "Is everything okay, Max?"

Max’s parents were furious. They knew the article was wrong and that Max was just an innocent kid enjoying his day. So, they talked to a lawyer to see what they could do.

The lawyer explained that what happened to Max was called false light.

"False light happens when someone publishes a picture or story that makes it seem like a person did something wrong, even if they didn't," the lawyer said. "It gives people the wrong idea, and that can hurt someone's reputation."

Max and his parents decided to take action. They called the newspaper and asked them to correct the story. The editor of the paper apologized and promised to publish the real story the next day, explaining that Max was not involved in the vandalism. They printed a new photo of Max, smiling as he skateboarded, with a big note saying: "Max is NOT a vandal!"

The next day at school, things went back to normal. Max’s friends understood what had happened, and even his teacher apologized for the misunderstanding. Max felt relieved, knowing that people knew the truth.

Sometimes, people make mistakes when they tell stories or take photos, and it can give others the wrong idea. This is called false light, and it can happen to anyone, even if they didn’t do anything wrong. If something like this happens, it's important to speak up and set the record straight, just like Max did!

Here are 10 questions based on the story about Max and the Mystery Photo to help kids think more deeply about the concept of false light:

1. What was Max doing in the park when the reporter took his picture?
2. How did the newspaper make Max look like he had done something wrong?
3. What is "false light"? Can you explain it in your own words?
4. Why was Max upset when he saw his picture in the newspaper?
5. How did Max’s friends and teacher react when they saw the article?
6. What did Max and his parents do to fix the problem?
7. Why is it important to correct a false story, even if it was just a mistake?
8. How could the reporter have made sure the photo was used in the right way?
9. What do you think might have happened if Max didn’t correct the false light story?
10. Why is it important to be careful about the stories or pictures we share about others?

These questions encourage kids to reflect on the story, the concept of false light, and the importance of truth in communication.

Reading Assessment 1

Dear Student,

I hope you're feeling prepared for your reading assessment today! Remember to take your time, read carefully, and stay focused. If you come across any challenging parts, don't worry—just do your best and keep moving forward. Believe in yourself, and trust in the practice and effort you've put in.

I’m confident you’ll do great! 

Remember you have the mind of Christ. Shine Out!

Best regards,

Mommy Christie

Today's Reading Assignment

 Good day, Joshua and Jeremiah,

          I'm glad you completed your first reading assignment. Today's reading is based on a misadventure. Here's the summary of the story:

          In "The Cosmic Crew’s Misadventure," a group of five friends—Liam, Maya, Kofi, Zara, and Ben—dream of an epic space adventure. Using their treehouse as a "spaceship" and soda as their imagined rocket fuel, they plan a journey into space. Despite their enthusiasm, things quickly go wrong when they attempt to "blast off," - their treehouse accidentally crashes into their neighbor Mr. Peterson’s tomato garden. Although the adventure doesn’t go as planned, the friends share a lot of laughs and embrace the misadventure, pledging to aim for bigger adventures next time.

 Please, read through and answer the questions that follow.

             Your Bible reading assignment will be posted soon. So look forward to that!

                                     Have a blessed day!

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"The Cosmic Crew’s Misadventure"

Five friends, Liam, Maya, Kofi, Zara, and Ben, all science nerds with imaginations bigger than the Milky Way, sat crammed in their treehouse, staring at a poster of a galaxy on the wall. Their mission? To plan the most epic space adventure ever.

"Guys, NASA’s got nothing on us," Liam said, adjusting his oversized space helmet (which was actually a salad bowl). "We’re going to space, and we’ll be legends!"

"First question," Maya chimed in, pulling out a crayon as if it were a laser pointer. "What do we pack?"

Zara, ever the planner, whipped out a list she’d been working on. "Snacks. Lots of snacks. We can’t have an adventure on an empty stomach. And toilet paper. I don't know how astronauts handle that in zero gravity."

Ben raised an eyebrow. "Toilet paper in space? Imagine it floating around—disaster."

Kofi, their self-proclaimed "tech guy," looked up from an old, beat-up laptop. "I’ve done some calculations," he said dramatically, as if he had just cracked the code to the universe. "Our treehouse-turned-spaceship needs a lot of fuel... and by fuel, I mean soda."

"Soda?" Zara asked skeptically.

"Think about it," Kofi said. "If we shake up the soda bottles and open them at the right moment, it’s basically rocket fuel! Psshht—straight to Mars!"

Everyone nodded, totally ignoring the fact that this was scientifically impossible.

"Okay, we’ll need an intergalactic playlist," Ben added, pulling out his phone. "I’m thinking some Space Oddity, Intergalactic, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star for when we need a nap."

Maya, who had been doodling planets on the side of the treehouse wall, suddenly said, "What if we meet aliens? What do we say?"

Liam thought for a moment. "We offer them snacks, obviously."

"Yeah, nothing says ‘We come in peace’ like offering alien life forms a bag of potato chips," Zara said, rolling her eyes.

The group huddled around their "spaceship" (aka the treehouse) and began preparations. Liam counted down, "Five... four... three... two... one... BLAST OFF!"

Kofi popped open a soda bottle, and it fizzed everywhere, spraying them all with sticky liquid. The treehouse creaked slightly, but there was no movement.

"We’re not moving," Ben said, glancing around.

"Give it a minute!" Kofi insisted, shaking another soda bottle.

Suddenly, there was a loud "creak" as a tree branch snapped, causing the entire treehouse to lean sideways. Everyone screamed as the "spaceship" slowly descended... straight into the neighbor’s backyard.

They landed with a soft thud, right on top of Mr. Peterson’s prize-winning tomato plants. Mr. Peterson, standing in his garden with a look of utter disbelief, stared at the treehouse now perched in his yard.

"Well, we made it," Liam said, unbuckling his imaginary seatbelt.

"Made it where?" Zara asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Uh, Planet Tomato-8?" Liam suggested with a grin.

Mr. Peterson crossed his arms. "Welcome, space travelers. What brings you to my... tomatoes?"

Kofi, always quick on his feet, stepped forward, still dripping with soda. "Mr. Peterson, we come in peace. Would you like some potato chips?"

The group burst into laughter, while Mr. Peterson shook his head and walked back inside, muttering something about "kids these days."

Later, as they repaired their "spaceship" and hoisted it back into the tree, Maya said, "Okay, so maybe we didn’t make it to space today, but it was still an adventure."

"And the snacks were awesome," Ben added, munching on what was left.

Liam raised his soda bottle triumphantly. "To the Cosmic Crew! Next time, we aim for Jupiter."

"Or at least aim to land somewhere without tomatoes," Zara joked.

The friends laughed, knowing that no matter what wild plans they dreamed up next, they’d always have each other for the journey—whether they reached the stars or just the neighbor’s garden.

Here are 5 questions about the story, and these can help guide an illustration of the adventure:

1. How would you illustrate the treehouse-turned-spaceship as the friends imagine it launching into space?
2. What do you think the group's expressions looked like when the soda exploded and soaked them during "blast off"? How would you draw that moment?
3. Can you create a funny scene of the friends landing in Mr. Peterson's tomato garden and their reactions when they see him staring at them?
4. How would you draw the friends offering snacks to imaginary aliens or to Mr. Peterson after their "crash landing"?
5. How would you illustrate the group gathered around, laughing and raising soda bottles, celebrating their adventure even though it didn’t go as planned?

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The Quest for Knowledge: The Story of a Little Boy

In the small, vibrant village of Bafoussam, in the rolling green hills of Cameroon, lived a curious boy named Etienne. Unlike most children his age, Etienne had an insatiable love for reading. While other boys chased chickens or kicked soccer balls in the dusty village square, Etienne was usually perched under the great mango tree by his house, his nose buried in a book.

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Etienne’s parents were simple farmers, and the village had no electricity. But Etienne’s father, seeing his son’s passion for knowledge, had bought him an old solar-powered lamp from a distant market. Every evening after the day’s work, Etienne would sit by the flickering light of the lamp, devouring the few books he had. These were not just storybooks but books about science, geography, history, and even problem-solving.

One day, a terrible drought hit the village. The rivers dried up, and the crops wilted under the scorching sun. The villagers were worried. Without water, the crops wouldn’t grow, and without crops, there would be no food for anyone. The village elders met to discuss solutions, but they had none.

Etienne, hearing the discussions, remembered something he had read in one of his books. It was about ancient water conservation methods used by people in dry regions. The next morning, he rushed to the village elders and told them about a system called rainwater harvesting, which involved building simple tanks to collect rainwater during the rainy season and storing it for times of drought.

At first, the elders were skeptical. After all, what could a boy know about such serious matters? But Etienne’s passion was contagious, and he explained the idea so clearly that they decided to give it a try. The villagers gathered materials, and under Etienne’s guidance, they built several water tanks on the outskirts of the village.

Weeks passed, and soon the rainy season arrived. The tanks filled to the brim with rainwater, and when the rains stopped and the drought returned, the village was ready. Thanks to the stored water, the crops flourished even in the dry months, and the village had more than enough to eat.

But Etienne didn’t stop there. The village’s school had long been neglected. The building was falling apart, and there weren’t enough books or supplies. Many children didn’t even attend because their parents didn’t see the value in education. But Etienne knew the power of learning, and he wanted to share it.

Using his books, Etienne organized small reading classes under the mango tree. He taught the younger children to read and write, and before long, the adults began to take notice. Some of the elders even started sitting in on the lessons, eager to learn what Etienne was teaching. Soon, the whole village was involved. They repaired the old school, painted the walls, and donated what little they could to buy more books and supplies.

News of the boy’s achievements spread beyond the village. People from nearby communities came to see the boy who had solved the village’s water crisis and rekindled their love for learning. One day, a government official visited and was so impressed that he helped secure a grant to build a proper school and install a well for clean drinking water.

Etienne’s love for reading had not only saved his village from drought but also transformed it into a thriving community that valued education and innovation. The village elders no longer questioned him; instead, they sought his advice on important matters. Etienne had become a symbol of hope, not just in his village, but across the region.

Years later, Etienne went on to attend university in the city, but he never forgot his roots. He returned often, bringing with him more books and ideas to share. He continued to inspire the next generation of children to read, dream, and solve problems, just as he had done under that old mango tree.

And so, the boy who loved books became the man who changed a village, proving that knowledge, no matter how small or humble its beginnings, has the power to change the world.

Here are 10 questions based on the story about Etienne:

1. Why did Etienne have such a strong passion for reading compared to the other children in the village?
2. How did Etienne’s love for books help him solve the drought problem in his village?
3. What was the initial reaction of the village elders when Etienne suggested rainwater harvesting?
4. How did the villagers work together to implement Etienne’s idea of building water tanks?
5. How did Etienne’s small reading classes under the mango tree eventually involve the whole village?
6. What impact did Etienne’s efforts have on the village school, and how did it improve?
7. How did the surrounding communities learn about Etienne’s achievements, and what was their reaction?
8. What role did the government official play in helping the village after visiting Etienne?
9. In what ways did Etienne continue to contribute to the village after attending university?
10. What message does Etienne’s story convey about the power of education and innovation in solving problems?