1. Writing Book P.6+7 It was Saturday morning, and Maggie was already in the kitchen. “Breakfast will be ready in about five minutes”, Maggie yelled up to her brothers. “Do you want some help?” offered Mom, who just walked into the kitchen. “Thanks, Mom”, replied Maggie,”but I’d really like to do it myself.”

2. “Okay”, agreed Mom” I’ll just take the baby for a quick walk” then Maggie popped the bread into the toaster and went back to the stove to check on the eggs and bacon. About a minute later, Ben said to Sam,”Do you smell something burning?”

3. “Yes”, answered Sam. “It smells like burnt toast to me, and there goes the smoke alarm.” “I guess Maggie’s making breakfast again”, laughed Ben as they ran down to the kitchen. “Do you want some help, Maggie?” Ben and Sam asked.

4. Writing BookP.8 A) 1. “Can’t we stay up just five minutes?” the children begged. 2. Shoo Basma replied, “That’s another story.” 3. “What’s for lunch?” Dalia asked. 4. “Iam so excited!” Ahmed cried.

5. Writing BookP.8 B) 1. Maryam said, “I remember once when my uncle stayed at my house.” 2. “ Was Duke famous?” Manar asked. 3. “ He sure was! “ Miss Abeer exclaimed. 4. “I not only met him.” Maryam explained, “but I was sitting in the parior when he sat down and started to talk.”

6. Writing BookP.8 C) 1. “His stories sure heated up that little room !”exclaimed Ali. 2. “Did any other famous people stay at your house?” asked Freda. 3. “No,” said Ali,”but Leena once stayed at Miss Jakson’s house.” 4. Then he added,” However, that is a story for another day.”