Radiant English Book Sunbeam 1

SAM THE SHEEP-DOG

Word Meaning:

Word	Meaning
Shepherd	a person who rears sheep.
Sheep-dog	a dog trained to guard sheep.
Flock	A large number.
Market	a place where goods are sold.
Paws	an animal's foot having claws and pads.

Make sentence:

1. Cold -	We feel cold in the winter.
2. Farmer -	Farmers are working in the field.
3. Tail -	The cat has a long tail.
4. Field -	Boys and girls are playing in the field.
5. Sell -	He sells fruits at the market.

Fill in the gaps:

c Twi_e Answer

i S_lly Answer

d Hid_en Answer

a Ne_r Answer

h Wis_ Answer

Matching sentence:

1. Sheep are very silly animals; they never

1. he has ever had.

2. It is my task to drive the flock along the road, and to make a way

2. kind care soon makes it well again.

3. My master says that I am the best sheep-dog that

3. for motor-cars when they wish to pass.

4. Sometimes the sheep is nearly dead with cold and fright, but my master’s

4. not have wagged too?

5. How my tail wagged when I heard that! Would your tail

5. know what their shepherd wishes them to do.

Spelling:

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Dictation:

Learn the following Q/A:

1. What Sam the sheep-dog’s task for his master?

Answer: Sam the sheep-dog’s task is to drive the flock along the road, and to make way for motor cars when they wish to pass.

2. Why winter is the hardest time for Sam the sheepdog’s work?

Answer: In winter all the sheep are covered in deep snow. He needs to search for the hidden animals.