ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: MARTHA SPEAKS by Susan Meddaugh
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani here. Have you ever imagined having a pet that could talk? Today, we’re going to read a fun story about a dog named Martha who starts talking after eating something very unusual. Let’s find out what happens in the story Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh. If you have the book, grab it so you can read along with me!
Martha is a friendly dog who lives with a nice family. One day, something amazing happens. Martha eats a bowl of alphabet soup. But this isn’t just any soup! After eating it, Martha starts to talk just like a person. Can you imagine your dog saying “hello” or “let’s play”? That’s exactly what happens with Martha!
Once Martha starts talking, she has so much to say. She tells her family all about her day, what she likes, and even what she doesn’t like. Martha’s family is surprised and excited to hear her voice. They learn all about what Martha thinks and feels.
Martha’s talking brings lots of fun and some silly moments too. She helps her family with things like finding lost items and even answering the phone. But sometimes, Martha talks a little too much, and it gets a bit noisy in the house!
Through Martha’s story, we learn how important it is to listen and communicate with others. Even though most pets can’t talk like Martha, they have their own special ways of showing us how they feel. We can learn to understand them by paying attention to their actions and sounds.
What would you do if your pet could talk? What would they say? Think about the fun adventures you could have together. Maybe they would tell you about their favorite toys or ask for extra treats!
Reading stories like Martha Speaks helps us use our imagination and learn new things. Keep reading and exploring new books, and you’ll discover many more exciting tales!
Alphabet Soup Word Hunt: Create your own bowl of “alphabet soup” using letter tiles or cut-out letters from magazines. Mix them up in a bowl. Pick out letters to form words that you think Martha might say. Can you make a list of words that a talking dog might use? Share your words with a friend or family member and see if they can guess what Martha might be trying to say!
Pet Communication Observation: Spend some time observing a pet or an animal you know. Watch how they communicate without words. Do they wag their tail, bark, or make other sounds? Draw a picture of the animal and write down what you think they might be saying if they could talk like Martha. Share your drawing and ideas with your class or family.
Role-Playing Adventure: Imagine you have a talking pet like Martha. With a friend or family member, act out a short story where your pet helps you solve a problem or go on an adventure. What would your pet say? How would they help? Take turns being the pet and the owner, and have fun creating your own talking pet adventure!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Ani. How would you like to have a pet who could talk? Well, today we’re going to read about a dog who was able to speak after she ate something very unusual for a dog. Let’s see what she has to say as we read *Martha Speaks*. If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
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*Martha Speaks* by Susan Meadow
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