Reader 1F
Reading 1
Treasures to Keep
(Lessons 140–58)
Enrichment Words — Context Sentences
Tiger Blaze
Lesson 141
1. Dad planted some shrubs in front of our house.
2. "Oh, no!" Rob exclaimed, "I left my wallet at home!"
3. Mom gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
4. The Richards family is roaming around the park, trying to find a good picnic spot.
The Corner
Lesson 142
1. When the tiny pollywog grows up, it will be a frog.
2. The cold wind made me shiver.
3. Mandy wanted to find the prettiest rose in the garden.
4. Andrew walked next door to play with his friend Willie.
5. The deer ran through the tall grass in the meadow.
The Corner
Lesson 142-continued
6. Grandpa's old dog likes to sleep all day.
7. When I dug in the dirt, I found a fat, wriggling worm.
The Corner
Lesson 143
1. We rode a boat down the river.
2. A lizard has scaly skin.
3. Sam was chasing me when we were playing tag.
4. Dad was tired after working in the garden.
5. We hurried so we wouldn't be late for church.
A Pocket of Things
Lesson 144
1. It's very handy to have a cup holder in the car.
2. I store my rock collection under my bed.
3. Matt rolled the smooth marble between his fingers.
4. When Coach blew his whistle, everyone got in line.
5. My sister calls our dog a "doggy."
Green Is More Than a Color
Lesson 145
1. We emptied the toy box and then put everything back in it neatly.
2. Jeff had five dollars to spend at the zoo.
3. The dry, wilted plant needed to be watered.
4. When Billy said, "huh," I knew he didn't agree with me.
Green Is More Than a Color
Lesson 145-continued
5. Jane and Jesse said they're going skating tonight.
6. We grieve when someone we love or something special to us dies.
Green Is More Than a Color
Lesson 146
1. Mom wears an apron to protect her clothes while she cooks.
2. We vacationed at a cabin in the mountains.
3. We rambled through the snow, leaving footprints all over the yard.
4. Randy lay sprawled across his bed to take a nap.
Green Is More Than a Color
Lesson 146-continued
5. We planted marigolds in our flower garden.
This Book of the Law
Lesson 147
1. In Bible times, the priest offered sacrifices to God for the people.
2. The scribe worked for the king.
3. John never brags; he is always humble.
4. Mom rid the house of all our old clothes.
5. The people prayed to gods that were wooden idols.
Lasting Treasure
Lesson 148
1. We went astray when we couldn't find the right path.
2. Tina thinks that a snake lurks under the rock.
3. Mom bought some pottery from an artist who makes bowls and vases from clay.
4. The goatherd takes care of the goats all day.
Lasting Treasure
Lesson 148-continued
5. I heard the goat bleat as my sister petted it.
Lasting Treasure
Lesson 149
1. Trevor received a hard blow when Isaac accidentally hit him with a baseball bat.
2. My brother has a coat made of brown leather.
3. "What a wretch I am!" sobbed Meagan while looking for her lost ring.
Have You Ever Seen a Dinosaur?
Lesson 150
1. We saw a giant dinosaur skeleton at the museum.
2. We saw a display of old trains at the train museum.
3. The earth is made up of land and water.
4. There are millions of stars in the sky.
5. Dinosaur fossils have been found in rocks.
Have You Ever Seen a Dinosaur?
Lesson 150-continued
6. God made the animals.
7. You would be in danger if you met a lion while taking a walk.
Treasures Old and New
Lesson 151
1. I held the money tightly so that I wouldn't drop it.
2. I could hardly wait to open my birthday present.
3. We saw some old cars at the museum.
4. I would like to sit on the humped back of one of those camels!
Treasures Old and New
Lesson 151-continued
5. Mom pins family photographs on the tack board in our kitchen.
Benjamin and His Pictures
Lesson 152
1. When I climbed the tree, I got sticky pitch on my hands.
2. I painted my picture on white canvas.
3. Mom's apple pie tasted wonderful.
4. Dr. Simon said a disease was making Tom feel sick.
5. A merchant buys goods and then sells them to other people.
Treasure on Scout Island
Lesson 153
1. We had to ride on a boat to get to the island.
2. I plopped my book onto the couch to read for a while.
3. The bird glided through the air for a few seconds before flapping its wings again.
4. Jim got in trouble for bailing water out of the bathtub.
Treasure on Scout Island
Lesson 154
1. Dad is rowing the boat around the lake.
2. Land that is surrounded by water is an island.
3. Mom will inspect our room to make sure we cleaned it well.
4. Grandpa winked at me to let me know he was teasing.
5. Dad dug a hole in the ground using a shovel.
The Shoe Tree
Lesson 155
1. Mom bought dad a new bathrobe and then threw away his old shabby one.
2. Mike and Troy said that they've been swimming all day.
3. Cindy untied the knot in her jump rope.
4. "There's plenty of ham left if anyone would like some more!" Dad called from the kitchen.
The Shoe Tree
Lesson 155-continued
5. "I'd like two eggs, Grandma," said Randy. "Me, too!" chimed in Tom.
Ocean Treasures
Lesson 156
1. I like to swim in the ocean.
2. The scuba diver watched the fish swim in and out of the coral.
3. We saw a swordfish in the fish tank at the aquarium.
4. Its hard shell protects an oyster from its enemies.
5. Mom wrapped the special glass dish in three layers of newspaper before packing it into the box.
Ocean Treasures
Lesson 156-continued
6. Grandma wore her special pearl earrings to the wedding.
The Case of the Missing Gems
Lesson 157
1. The king lives in a beautiful castle.
2. When we moved during the school year, I was a newcomer at Greely Christian School.
3. People on every street in town participated in the community yard sale.
4. "I am the best runner in the class," Richie said smugly.
The Case of the Missing Gems
Lesson 157-continued
5. When I saw Tim's sleeping bag in the room, I suspected that he was spending the night.
The Case of the Missing Gems
Lesson 158
1. We toured a large, old castle when we were in Germany.
2. Our community raised money to buy a new fire truck.
3. When Lisa realized she had hurt my feelings, she apologized to me.
4. When Miss White announced the field trip, there was excited murmuring among the students.
The Case of the Missing Gems
Lesson 158-continued
5. Soldiers must have weapons to fight for their country.