The passage describes a child's parents. The father is hardworking and kind, working on a farm during the day. He enjoys playing with his children, sailing boats, and taking them places. The mother keeps their vegetable garden, prepares food, and keeps their home clean and tidy, taking good care of the family. The child loves their parents because they protect them from harm, keep them happy and well.

1. Lei’s Parents
Lesson 10:

2. My father is a
hardworking man. He
has a strong body and
a kind heart. He works
at a farm mostly at
daytime. He also takes
a rest. He plays with
us, sails a boat, and
brings us to different
places. He has a
beautiful pair of eyes.

3. This is my mother.
My mother keeps
our vegetable
garden. She often
prepares our
food. She makes
our home clean
and tidy. She
takes good care
of us.

4. I love my parents. They protect us from harm
and danger. They keep us happy and well.

6. Answer the following questions.
Work with your seatmate.
1. What does father do at daytime?
2. What activities does he like to
do with his
children?
3. What does my mother do?
4. Why do you think the children
love their parents?

7. How do the
action words
end?

8. A verb is a word that
tells an action. It
tells what someone
or something does,
did, or will do.