My Best Friend

My best friend is a girl named Sarah. We have been friends since we were in kindergarten. She is the

kindest and most caring person I know. She is always there for me, no matter what.

Sarah has long, brown hair and big, brown eyes. She is always smiling and laughing. She is the life of

the party and always knows how to make people feel good.

Sarah is very smart and talented. She is always getting good grades in school and she is a great artist.

She loves to draw and paint. She is also a great singer and dancer.

I am so lucky to have Sarah as my best friend. She is always there for me, through thick and thin. I

know that I can always count on her.

Please answer the questions below:

1. What is your best friend's name?

2. How long have you been friends?

3. What is your best friend's personality like?

4. What do you like most about your best friend?

5. What do you like to do together?

6. What is one memory you have of your best friend that makes you smile?

7. What is one thing you have learned from your best friend?

8. What is one thing you hope to do with your best friend in the future?

9. What is one word you would use to describe your best friend?

10. Why is your best friend important to you?

 My First Day of School

Last Monday was my first day of school at SMP Negeri 1. I was so excited and nervous at the same

time. I had been looking forward to this day for a long time, but I was also a little bit scared. I didn't know

anyone at the school, and I was worried about making friends.

I woke up early that morning and got dressed in my new school uniform. I ate a quick breakfast and

then my mom drove me to school. When we arrived, I saw that there were already a lot of students there. I took

a deep breath and walked inside.

The first thing I did was go to the office to get my class schedule. Then, I found my classroom and

met my teacher. She was really nice and she introduced me to the other students in my class.

After that, we had a tour of the school. We saw the library, the cafeteria, and the gym. We also learned

about the different rules and procedures at the school.

By the end of the day, I was exhausted but happy. I had made some new friends and I was starting to

feel like I belonged at SMP Negeri 1. I was looking forward to coming back the next day.

Please answer the questions below:

1. What was your first day of school like?

2. What were you most excited about?

3. What were you most nervous about?

4. What was the first thing you did when you got to school?

5. What was your favorite part of the day?

6. What was the least favorite part of the day?

7. What did you learn on your first day of school?

8. What advice would you give to someone who is about to start their first day of school?

9. What are you looking forward to most about the rest of the school year?

10. What are you most nervous about for the rest of the school year?
 Sangkuriang: A Legend from West Java

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Dayang Sumbi. She lived in a

kingdom called Pasir Batang.

One day, Dayang Sumbi was weaving a cloth when her weaving tool fell to the ground. She

was too lazy to get it herself, so she shouted, "Whoever gets my weaving tool, I will marry him!" A

dog named Tumang heard Dayang Sumbi's shout and brought her weaving tool back to her. Dayang

Sumbi was surprised, but she kept her promise and married [Link] Sumbi and Tumang

had a son named Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang was a handsome and brave young man.

One day, Sangkuriang went hunting in the forest. He brought Tumang with him. Sangkuriang

and Tumang hunted for a long time, but they didn't find any animals. Sangkuriang was angry and he

blamed Tumang. Sangkuriang hit Tumang with a stick and killed him. Sangkuriang didn't know that

Tumang was actually his father.

Dayang Sumbi was very sad when she found out that Sangkuriang had killed Tumang. She

cursed Sangkuriang and said that he would marry his own mother. Sangkuriang didn't know that

Dayang Sumbi was his mother. He met Dayang Sumbi and fell in love with her. Dayang Sumbi was

shocked when she found out that Sangkuriang was her son. She tried to stop the marriage, but

Sangkuriang was determined.

On the day of the wedding, Dayang Sumbi put a mark on Sangkuriang's forehead.

Sangkuriang saw the mark and he realized that Dayang Sumbi was his mother. Sangkuriang was

very ashamed and he ran away. He vowed to never return to Pasir Batang. Sangkuriang traveled far

and wide. He came to a place where there was a big hole in the ground. Sangkuriang decided to fill
the hole with a big rock. Sangkuriang carried the rock on his back. He walked for days and nights.

He was almost to the hole when he tripped and fell. The rock fell from Sangkuriang's back and it

landed in the hole. The hole was filled and a new mountain was formed. The mountain is called

Tangkuban Perahu, which means "overturned boat".

Sangkuriang is a legend from West Java, Indonesia. It is a story about a young man who

unknowingly commits a sin by killing his father and almost marrying his mother. The story is a

reminder to always respect our parents and to be careful of our actions.

Please answer the questions below:

1. Who is Dayang Sumbi?

2. Who is Tumang?

3. Who is Sangkuriang?

4. What happened when Sangkuriang went hunting in the forest?

5. What did Dayang Sumbi do when she found out that Sangkuriang had killed Tumang?

6. What happened when Sangkuriang met Dayang Sumbi?

7. How did Dayang Sumbi stop the marriage?

8. What happened after Sangkuriang realized that Dayang Sumbi was his mother?

9. What did Sangkuriang do when he came to a place with a big hole in the ground?

10. What happened when Sangkuriang tripped and fell?

 How to Make a Paper Airplane

Materials:

• A piece of paper

• Scissors (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise.

2. Fold the top corners down to the center crease.

3. Fold the top edges down to the center crease.

4. Fold the plane in half lengthwise.

5. Fold the wings down, creasing them well.

6. Fold the wingtips up, about 1/2 inch.

7. Your paper airplane is now ready to fly!

Tips:

• Use a light piece of paper for best results.

• Make sure your folds are sharp and even.

• Experiment with different folds and wing angles to find the best flight pattern.

Please answer the questions below:

1. What materials do you need to make a paper airplane?

2. What are the steps involved in making a paper airplane?

3. What are some tips for making a good paper airplane?

4. How can you make your paper airplane fly farther?

5. How can you make your paper airplane fly straighter?

6. What are some different types of paper airplanes you can make?

7. What is the world record for the longest paper airplane flight?

8. What are some other fun things you can do with paper airplanes?

9. Where can I find more information about paper airplanes?

10. What are some safety tips to keep in mind when flying paper airplanes?
 DOLPHINS

Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are over 40

different species of dolphins, and they can be found in all oceans of the world.

Dolphins are intelligent and social animals. They live in groups called pods, which can range in size

from a few individuals to over 100. Dolphins communicate with each other using a variety of sounds, including

whistles, clicks, and squeals.

Dolphins are carnivores, and their diet consists of fish, squid, and other marine animals. They use

their echolocation to find prey. Echolocation is a process of using sound waves to create a map of the

surrounding environment.

Dolphins are an important part of the marine ecosystem. They help to control populations of prey

animals, and they are also a food source for other animals, such as sharks and killer whales.

Dolphins are facing a number of threats, including habitat loss, pollution, and overfishing. It is

important to protect dolphins and their habitat so that they can continue to thrive in the wild.

Please answer the questions below:

1. What are dolphins?

2. How many different species of dolphins are there?

3. Where can dolphins be found?

4. What are dolphins like?

5. What do dolphins eat?

6. What is echolocation?

7. Why are dolphins important?

8. What threats are dolphins facing?

9. What can be done to protect dolphins?

10. What are some interesting facts about dolphins?