The Lost Puppy
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. Ben loved
to play outside with his puppy, Max. One day, Max ran away. Ben
was very sad. He looked everywhere but couldn't find Max.
Ben's mom said, "Let's make a poster to help find Max." They
wrote a message on the poster saying, "Lost Puppy. Please call
this number if you see him." Then, they put the poster on a
telephone pole.
A few days later, a kind lady saw the poster and called Ben's
mom. She said she saw Max in her backyard. Ben was so happy!
He ran to the lady's house and found Max playing with her cat.
Questions:
1.What did Ben and his mom make to help
find Max?
2.Where did they put the poster?
3.What is a poster like this called?
Authentic Texts
• These are real-life materials like books,
newspapers, magazines, letters, emails,
websites, posters and even signs.
• They are different from textbooks
because they are written for real people,
not just for students.
Why are They Important?
Real-world connections: They help you see
how reading is used in everyday life.
Vocabulary building: You'll learn new words
in a natural way.
Critical thinking: They make you think deeply
about what you read.
Motivation: They can be more interesting and
engaging than textbooks.
Examples of Authentic Texts
Newspapers: Articles about sports, animals, or
local events.
Magazines: National Geographic Kids or Time
for Kids.
Books: Harry Potter or Percy Jackson.
Websites: National Geographic Kids or
DuckDuckGo.
Signs: Street signs, store signs, or school signs.
ACTIVITY
Choose the correct answer.
Number 1
What are authentic texts?
A) Stories made up by authors
B) Real-life materials like newspapers and signs
C) Textbooks used in schools
D) Poems written by poets
Number 2
Why are authentic texts important?
A) They are always easy to read.
B) They help you understand the real world.
C) They are only for teachers.
D) They are never interesting.
Number 3
Which of the following is an example of an
authentic text?
A) A fairy tale
B) A recipe from a cookbook
C) A made-up story
D) A math problem
Number 4
What can you learn from authentic texts?
A) How to write stories
B) How to solve math problems
C) How to understand the world around you
D) How to draw pictures
Number 5
Where can you find authentic texts?
A) Only in libraries
B) Only in schools
C) Everywhere in the real world
D) Nowhere
Number 6
What should you do when reading an
authentic text?
A) Just read it without thinking
B) Try to understand the main idea
C) Copy the text word for word
D) Ignore the pictures
Number 7
Why is it important to ask questions about
authentic texts?
A) To show off your knowledge
B) To make the reading boring
C) To understand the text better
D) To annoy your teacher
Number 8
How can authentic texts help you with your
vocabulary?
A) By teaching you new words
B) By making you forget old words
C) By making you speak in a different language
D) By making you write more
Number 9
What is the best way to learn from authentic
texts?
A)By memorizing every word
B) By reading them quickly
C) By thinking about what you read
D) By ignoring the pictures
Number 10
Can you use authentic texts for fun?
A) No, they are only for school
B) Yes, they can be interesting and enjoyable
C) Only if your teacher says so
D) Never
