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Reading: Keeping Teeth and Hands Clean

Getting ready: washing and personal care

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⏱️ 8 Min Reading • Level A1

Getting Ready: Keeping Your Teeth and Hands Clean 🪥🧼

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

Assign this 8-minute activity for individual reading practice or a quick warmup. Check answers together using the evidence provided below each task.

🎓 For Learners:

Read the short passage carefully first. Then answer the 8 questions below and check your evidence for each answer.

A cheerful child brushing teeth at a clean sink with a colorful toothbrush, soap bar and clean towel nearby, warm soft l
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Read the story

Every day, I take good care of my teeth and hands. I brush my teeth twice a day for about 2 minutes. I always brush my teeth just before I go to bed.

When I wash my hands, I use clean water and soap, and I scrub for at least 20 seconds. Then I rinse my hands well and dry them with a clean towel.

💬 Pattern Example

"My brother has a wash before he puts on his vest."

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Hard words in this text

1

twice

two times

2

scrub

rub hard to clean

3

rinse

wash with water to remove soap

4

towel

a soft cloth for drying

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Interactive Questions (1 to 8)

1

You should brush your teeth twice a day.

____ True ____ False
2

You only need to brush your teeth for 10 seconds.

____ True ____ False
3

When is a good time to brush your teeth at night?

____ a. Before dinner ____ b. Just before you go to bed ____ c. After you wake up in the morning
4

What do you use with clean water to wash your hands?

____ a. Soap ____ b. Milk ____ c. Toothpaste
5

How long should you scrub your hands?

____ a. 5 seconds ____ b. At least 20 seconds ____ c. 2 minutes
6

Fill in the blank:

After scrubbing your hands with soap, you must ____ them well with clean water.

7

Fill in the blank:

Dry your hands with a clean ____.

8

Complete the summary:

"Brush your teeth ____ a day and scrub your hands for ____ seconds."

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