Phrasing is how you use your voice to group words together. Use this passage to practice reading with proper phrasing. Print a copy of this passage from InsideNG.com to help you monitor your progress.
Familiar sounds can make a new place feel like home.
When a language is new to you, the words can look so different. Sometimes it is nice to see your native language.
Korean people who move to Koreatown agree. In Koreatown, you can find words in English and Korean. Read the hangul signs. Buy a book in Korean. Find a Korean newspaper.
Familiar words can make a new place feel like home.
Everyone likes to celebrate! There are always many reasons to have fun. Some celebrations are more familiar, though.
Every September, the people of Little Italy hold a festival. Look at the decorations and watch the parade. Then eat cannoli while you dance and sing Italian songs.
Familiar celebrations can make a new place feel like home.
Familiar foods, sounds, and celebrations can make you feel at home in a new neighborhood. As new people move in, the neighborhood will continue to change and become their home, too.