Reading 1 Helping Hands
Reader 1C
Reading 1
Helping Hands
(Lessons 52–86)
Enrichment Words — Context Sentences
If Everybody Did
Lesson 52
1. I need somebody to help me.
2. The hard question made me think.
3. He followed the dog's tracks in the snow.
4. Dad used tacks to fasten the carpet to the floor.
5. The bud on the bush will soon be a pink flower.
Marta's Blessing
Lesson 53
1. Doctors and nurses work in a hospital.
2. My sister likes to chat on the telephone.
3. Our neighbor swept his porch with a broom.
4. Lily giggled when Mom tickled her.
5. Have you ever had a surprise birthday party?
Marta's Blessing
Lesson 54
1. I ate everything on my plate.
2. Rick chose to eat the chocolate pudding rather than the vanilla.
3. Share your toys and do not be selfish.
4. Jesus will forgive our sins if we ask Him.
5. Our mailman gave me a large package.
At Home in Color
Lesson 55
1. Nathan was tired and sat upon a big flat rock.
2. A brown otter swam across the lake.
3. Madeline's kitten was lost and alone.
4. Luke dove off the diving board.
5. At camp, my homesick friend missed his mom and dad.
At Home in Color
Lesson 56
1. Jessica likes to read the tale about Cinderella.
2. We should be polite to others and not rude.
3. Crickets were chirping outside my window.
4. I can't find my lost shoes.
5. Anna needed medicine to cure her cold.
At Home in Color
Lesson 57
1. Grandma's gemstone is a precious diamond.
2. Heaven's city is made of pure gold.
3. Dad gasped with surprise when I yelled "boo."
4. Anna painted a watercolor picture.
5. The artist finished his painting with a stroke of his brush.
The Big, Black, Thumping Tadpole
Lesson 58
1. The tadpole in the jar had a large head and a skinny tail.
2. "Fiddlesticks," Bill said. "I do not believe that clown can eat 20 hotdogs.
3. Captain Tom flew the helicopter to the next town.
4. Jason has 20 dollars in his bike fund.
5. Dad shook his head and said "I can't help you.
The Big, Black, Thumping Tadpole
Lesson 59
1. Ben wore his finest suit to the wedding.
2. The long walk made Jeff tired.
3. Allison has five dollars in her piggy bank.
4. A helicopter landed at the airport.
5. The hot water shrank the socks and made them too small.
Helicopter Helpers
Lesson 60
1. We saw a helicopter flying above us.
2. The traffic on the road was very busy.
3. The fireman will rescue the lady from the burning building.
4. The car was stranded on the hill when the river flooded.
5. Army soldiers were in combat with the enemy.
A Brave Father
Lesson 61
1. Iraq is a country in the Middle East.
2. John earned the rank of major in the Air Force.
3. Soldiers live and work at a military base.
4. Qatar is a country that is close to Iraq.
5. Susan likes to chat on the telephone.
A Brave Father
Lesson 62
1. Sand and wind in the desert can create a storm.
2. It rained all day.
3. Soldiers use masks to protect themselves from dangerous gas in the air.
4. Courtney waited for her friend after school.
5. The car can go when the traffic light turns green.
Camp Sunrise
Lesson 63
1. We slept in a log cabin in the woods.
2. A big smile is called a grin.
3. I threw my crumpled lunch bag in the garbage.
4. Take off your shoes and wade in the stream.
5. A frog's babies are called tadpoles.
Camp Sunrise
Lesson 64
1. Addie goes to the beach every summer.
2. If something is damp, it is only slightly wet.
3. Do you whine when you don't get your own way?
4. When we gripe, we complain about things.
5. Remind me to lock the door if I forget.
Stone Soup
Lesson 65
1. Chicken soup tastes good on a cold day.
2. A narrator helps tell the story.
3. A fruit peddler travels to sell his apples.
4. The blacksmith made shoes for the horse.
5. The miller ground the grain into flour.
Stone Soup
Lesson 66
1. Bill will share his toys with me when we play.
2. Carrots are crunchy, orange vegetables.
3. Our turkey dinner was a feast.
4. Mom sprinkled salt and pepper on the potatoes.
5. Eric pressed against the fence to see the lion better.
Stone Soup
Lesson 66 -continued
6. Mandy likes cream in her coffee.
Stone Soup
Lesson 67
1. John finished his test before the bell rang.
2. Mother wiped the table with a cloth.
3. Scott had to hunt for his lost book.
4. I fed the hungry dog.
5. Amy was looking at her new Bible.
A Snowy Day on Green Street
Lesson 68
1. What street do you live on?
2. Nate put on his jacket and went outside.
3. A mixture of rain and snow is called sleet.
4. The snow looked soft and white.
5. The wind blew a lot of snow into a snowdrift.
A Snowy Day on Green Street
Lesson 69
1. Watch the caterpillar as it creeps up the steps.
2. Did you get a lot of birthday cards?
3. I have never seen a tornado.
4. Jonathan has a quarter in his pocket.
5. God wants us to be thankful for what He does for us.
A Christmas Song
Lesson 70
1. The carolers sang a Christmas song.
2. The organ sounded louder than the piano.
3. Our family went to church on Christmas Eve.
4. Mary held her newborn baby.
5. It is snowy and chilly outside.
A Christmas Song
Lesson 72
1. "Jesus Loves Me" is my favorite song.
2. Mom told us to be silent during the church service.
3. Do you look at the moon at night?
4. The queen wears a beautiful crown.
My Gift
Lesson 73
1. The poor family had no money for food.
2. A small child played in the sandbox.
3. A shepherd cares for his sheep.
4. A lamb is a baby sheep.
5. Megan had a part in the Christmas play.
Trust in God
Lesson 74
1. When I took all the clothes out of my dresser, the drawers were empty.
2. Dad oiled the wheel so it wouldn't squeak.
3. Let's visit Grandma and Grandpa.
4. The milk was delivered to our house by the milkman.
5. The horses pulled the wagon along the street.
Firefighters
Lesson 75
1. The firefighters put out the fire.
2. Did a red truck turn into the driveway?
3. Nick set the glass upright on the table.
4. The water sprayed through the nozzle at the end of the hose.
5. Lots of water can gush out of a big hose.
The Best Dog Yet
Lesson 76
1. The stray cat begged for food.
2. Ruth was soaked from walking in the rain.
3. The cold kitten shivered.
4. Joe fed his dog scraps after dinner.
5. Mark rolled and tumbled down the hill.
The Best Dog Yet
Lesson 77
1. The happy puppy frisked around the yard.
2. Amy groaned after she fell.
3. The bottle shattered as it hit the floor.
4. Tom scrambled over the rocks to get away from the waves.
5. The sharp stone cut a gash in Sarah's foot.
Zoo Camp
Lesson 78
1. Many animals live in the zoo.
2. A zookeeper takes care of the animals at the zoo.
3. God created lions and tigers and many other animals.
Zoo Camp
Lesson 79
1. Bananas are my favorite kind of fruit.
2. Wheat and oats are kinds of grain.
3. A good name for an animal is Huey.
4. An elephant has a long trunk.
5. I asked Mother what else I could do to help.
6. The dog jumped over the fence.
Zoo Camp
Lesson 80
1. A lion is not tame like a pet cat.
2. The zoo has lions, tigers, and even an octopus.
3. Rolling over is one of my dog's favorite tricks.
4. The teacher's raised hand was a cue to stop talking.
The Eagle and the Ant
Lesson 81
1. The little boat will drift back to land.
2. The boys went tromping through the woods.
3. The baby cried for his mother.
4. The hunter aimed and pulled the trigger on his gun.
5. The rabbit was able to scramble back to his hole.
Miriam Helps
Lesson 82
1. My aunt's name is Miriam.
2. Reeds are tall grasses that grow by the edge of the water.
3. Allison sat with her new friend at lunch.
4. Sarah's room is clean and tidy.
5. My cat snuggled up in her cozy bed.
Miriam Helps
Lesson 83
1. A king's daughter is called a princess.
2. Miriam is a name in the Bible.
3. The red ball on my fishing rod bobbed up and down on top of the water.
4. My sister lost her purse.
5. Moses was a man who obeyed God.
To Be Great
Lesson 84
1. President Lincoln was America's sixteenth president.
2. Many soldiers were hurt in the battle.
3. The children that did not obey were punished.
4. A lad is a young boy.
To Be Great
Lesson 85
1. Ted and I made a deal that I would sweep the porch if Ted would take out the trash.
2. President Lincoln often wore a tall black hat.
3. Mark jumps the highest when we play leapfrog.
4. I went to the hospital to visit my sick friend.
To Be Great
Lesson 86
1. President Lincoln had four sons.
2. The wounded soldier needed someone to help him.
3. Would you help me find my dog, sir?
4. Mike is afraid of alligators.