Saki 's Reading Blog

  Alice fell down and down. But she fell very slowly and didn't feel afraid. "What' going to happen next?" She wondered.  I have read this book when I was junior high school. And at same time, I watched the movie of Alice. I was very enjoy to read the book and the movie. I like this book because the story is very fantasy and the characters are individual. Especially I like the cat and the rabbit. They are very important characters in this story, and they are kind to Alice. I want to watch the second movie of this story. Carroll, Lewis. (2000). Alice in Wonderland. London: Penguin Readers.

  "The sun, from sadness, will not shine at all today. There was never a sadder story than this story of Romeo and Juliet." (P.5)    I love Shakespeare very much, so I decided to read this book. I read Romeo and Juliet for the first time when I was junior high school. My father present me the book. I was very moved and felt sad and great. Then I become reading a lot of his book. I want to be able to read his original book, so I decided to enter this school and course.  This book is famous for around the world. It is sad love story. However, the words of this book is very beautiful and great. I think, the book's words is the most beautiful in the world.  Romeo and Juliet is loved by people who live around the world for a long time. I want to meet a man who is like Romeo. William, Shakespeare. (2002). Romeo and Juliet . London: Penguin Readers.

  She dreamed of seeing the golden sun and purple clouds, the deep green forests and splendid palaces. (P.7)  The reason why I decided to read this book is that I have watched the movie made by disney. So   I want to know the original book.  The Little Mermaid hadvery beautiful face and voice, and she wanted to see the world out of sea. When she became 16 years old, she went to out of sea, and she saw the man. So she wanted to become a human. Then she entered into a contract with a mermaid of witch and she lose her beautiful voice. However she felt happy to be able to become a human. After she became a human, she met the prince again, and they fell in love. They had very great time. However, the prince fell in love other woman, so she thought she will kill him. But, she wasn't able to kill him when she saw happy face of the prince. Then, she jumpped into sea and died.  I became very sad when I read this ending. Deborah, Hautzing. (1991). The Little Mermaid . the Unit

  Tramper could feel the strong road through the holes in his boots. A newspaper blew by, Tramper picked it up and sat down to cover the holes in his boots with the paper.  I chose this book because the title of this book is interested for me.  There are twelve princesses, and they are very mystery. Each night they slipped off their silk slippers and went to bed. But, each morning their silk slippers were full of holes, and the girl were worn out. One boy tried to find out why they did that things. At last he find out the reason. princesses woke up and went to inside of wardrobe. Inside of wardrobe is other world. And princesses enjoyed the world.  I like fantasy story, so I was able to enjoy reading this book. I want to continue reading books. Geraldine, McCaughrean. (2011). Twelve Dancing Princesses . Oxford: Oxford reading tree.

 Mr. and Mrs. Rose lived in a small house that looked onto a beautiful garden - a garden they never dared enter... ...because it belonged to a wicked and powerful witch .(P.3and4)    I read this book because I have watched the movie which was made by Disney and I like Disney princess very much. I want to read original story of Rapunzel, so I read this book.  There are a lot of difference in the book. For example, in the movie, Rapunzel has lived in the tower since she was very young. However, in the book, she has lived in the tower since she was eleven years old. It is very different from original book. Also, one prince climbed the tower by himself and entered her house, and met her in the movie. But, in the book, prince climbed the tower by using her hair.  I was able to enjoy reading this book, because I know both of Rapunzel's story, and I was able to compared the story. It was very fun, so I want to read bookswhich I have watched movie. Georgina, Swinburne. (200

I read Cinderella's picture book. I like story of Cinderella when I was child. Because, my mother read the story for me. So, I like this story. Cinderella is not only beautiful, but also hard worker. And also she is kind everyone and animals. I can't work hard every time, so I want to become a woman like her.

"Hoorang!" neighed Puck and Bluebell together. "What a relief," added Bluebell. "Now Shadow need never know..." "Oh really ?" said the frog. Bluebell and Puck looked at each other, then at the frog. BANG went the frog and, in a flash, there stood Shadow. "It was you all along?" gasped Bluebell. "It was," said Shadow. "I had a feeling you wouldn't leave that frog alone." I like the book's picture very much. And also I feel magic is very nice. I want to have magic. Vocabulary snort:鼻息を荒立てる outfit:衣装一式 petal:花びら glue:接着剤 flutter:羽ばたきする Davidson, S. (2007). Stories of Magic Ponies . Usborne Young Reading.

But when she saw the innkeeper... his wife... and the three sister... all running behind Billy and his goose... ...she started to smile. Then she burst out laughing. "At last!" cried the king. "Young man, would you like to marry my daughter?" "Yes please!" said Billy. The little old man appeared at the wedding. He waved his hands... ...and everyone came un-stuck. I enjoy reading this book very much. This book is very easy to read, and cute! I want to buy this book. Vocabulary pop:弾ける snap:パチンと鳴らす vanish:消える howl:遠吠えする Mason, C. (2008). The Golden Goose . Usborne First Reading.

Their stepmother looked even more grumpy than usual. "What do you expect ?" she snapped. "With so little money, all we can afford is bread." The children's father sighed. "It's not my fault no one buys wood anymore," he said. "What with electric fires and plasic furniture." I love this story since I was child. I think that Hansel and Gretel are very wise. And also I like this book's picture very much. Vcabulary starve:飢える granpy:不機嫌な crumb:パンの欠片 tummy:お腹 nag:小言を言う Grimm, B. (2005). Hansel & Gretel . Usborne Publishing.

There, at the very bottom of the sea, the water was as clear as glass. The sand was as fine as powder. Tall seaweed grew up around the castel walls and small, bright fish darted among its branches. The Sea King was very proud of his castle. It was the perfect place to bring up his six mermaid daughter. I think this book's picture is very beautiful. So, I can enjoyed reading this book very much. I want to meet Mermaid. Vocabulary seaweed:海藻 inky:真っ暗な silky:柔らかな flick:軽くはじくこと sigh:ため息をつく froth:泡 Andersen, C. (2009). The Little Mermaid.   Usborne Publishing.

Moments later, the ghosts met in the Hall of Mirrors. "What a mess we all look," wailed Sir Sidney. "Oh, the shame," sniffed Miss Lacey, clutching her bald head. "No one must see us like this." Suddenl, the TV crew burst in. "Ghosts!" yelled Claude. "Oh yes!" cried Sue. "Oh no!" screamed the ghosts, and they ran off into the night. I don't want to meet ghosts at first. However, I want to meet some ghosts after reading this book. I enjoyed reading this book. Vocabulary murky:どろどろの moat:堀で囲まれた hillside:丘の斜面 echo:こだま、反響 Punter, R. (2009). STORIES of HAUNTED HOUSES . Usborne Young Reading

"I'm sorry," said the pig. "I can't hear you. You'll have to come closer." The pancake jumped over the fence and into the pen. "I SAID, THE FOX, THE GOAT," the pancake began. But before he could shout any more, the pig snapped him up and swallowed him... ... in one gulp. I think the pig is very wise. Because, he frame the pancake. I fell Its trick is very funny. Vocabulary kennel:犬小屋 stream:小川 bush:低木 gulp:ぐっと飲み込む Mackinnon, M. (2009). The RUNAWAY PANCAKE . Usborne First Reading.

"Jolly night it's been," he murmured and began to snore. "How wiil I get him home?" said the boy. "I'll help," said George. He gave the dragon a prod. And they set off up the hill arm-in-arm the saint, the dragon and the boy. I think the boy is very brave because he went to dragon's home and met. I want to become a friend with a dragon like him. Vocabulary claw:かぎ爪 scale:規模、目盛り invite:招く snore:いびきをかく Grahame, K. (2009). The Reluctant Dragon . Usborne First Reading.

Now, no one was watching the beggar. He chopped down and strolled away. Suddenly, Shen looked around. All his pear had gone! And their wooden box was chopped to pieces. "It was a trick," he yelled. "Those pears the beggar picked - they were mine!" "The beggar turned my box into a tree by magic." I feel the beggar's magic is very nice. And also I feel the kind woman is very nice person. I think I should behave kind anyone. Vocabulary beggar:こじき、貧乏人 stroll:ぶらつく、散歩する Dickins, R. (2009). The Magic Pear Tree . Usborne First Reading.

"Do you really want to leave all this fine food?" asked the city mouse. "The city is nice, but corn and safety are better than cherry pie and danger," said the country mouse. The two mice hugged good-bye. Then the country mouse jumped on a train and went back to the country. "No matter where I roam, there is no place like home," fe said. I like country side more than city too. I think country and city have both good poind and bad point. However, I like country because country's people is very nice and be able to become composed. Vocabulary nibble:少しずつかじる tag:鬼ごっこ winkle:～を無理やり引き出す Findley, V. (2006). The City Mouse and the Country Mose . New York, NY:Scholastic.

But it was no use. The tortoise crossed the finish line first. "The tortoise won! The tortoise won!" all the animals cheered. "How did you ever the hare?" asked the horse. The tortoisegrinned, "The hare may be fast, but slow and steady wins the race." I feel effort is the most important things. The tortoise can make an effort. So, he can win! Vocabulary grin:にやりと笑う steady:変わらない Findley, V. (2006). The Tortoise and the Hare . New York, NY:Scholastic.

Martina and the mouse got married the next day. All of their friends came to the wedding. The mouse's friends sang to the couple. Martina and the mouse lived happily ever after. And his soft sound was always music to her ears. I can understand Martina's feeling. I like boy's voice too. I envy her. Vocabulary whistle:口笛を吹く rooster:雄鶏 Einhorn, K. (2006). Martina the Cockroach . New York, NY:Scholastic.

The spider yelled and yelled. But nobody could hear his cries. He was too far from the village. For an entire week, the spider sat in that hive. Then, finally, he squeezed out. And from that day on, the spider always shared his fruit with his friends. I think this boy is very wise, because he teach corect manner to the spider. I want to be a person like him. And also I think the spider reflect on, so he is also good. Vocabulary squeeze:強く押す、絞り出す belly:おなか rub:こする Einhorn, K. (2006). The Spider and the Beehive . New York, NY: Scholastic.

Onece upon a time, a family of three bears decided to go for a walk. They shut the door of their tidy house and off they went. By and by, a girl named Goldilocks saw their house. "What a nice home!" she cried. Then she opened the door and went inside. I think the girl too rude. But I can understand her feeling to want to eat appetizing food. However I think her action is bad. Vocabulary slurp:　音を立てて飲食すること crack:　ひびが入る、折れる Findley, V. (2006). Goldilocks and the Three Bears . New York, NY:Scholastic.

The soup cooked and cooked. Finally, it was ready. Everyone ate a big bowl. "This is delicious!" they all said. The soup made them so happy that they danced and sang all night long. From then on, the people in the village shared. And their very favorite thing to share was stone soup! I think the visitor is very wise. His idea is very grate, and he can change people in the village's thinking. I want to be a person who can change people's thinking good. Vocabulary except:　～を除いて village: 村 Einhorn, K. (2006). Stone soup . New York, NY:Scholastic.

They put the new clothes on the table and hid. When the clock struck midnight, in came the two elves. The elves were surprised to see the fine clothes instead of the leather. Zippity, zip! They put on the shirts, pants, and shoes. Then they danced a joyful jig and left. The shoemaker and his wife never saw the two elves again. But thanks to their good deeds, all four of them lived happily ever after. I feel quite relieved after this story. The shoemaker and his wife is very nice and kind person, and also two elves are nice and kind. I want to be a person like them. Vocabulary jig:アイルランドの踊り outfit:　衣装一式 Findley, V. (2006). The Elves and the Shoemaker . New York, NY:Scholastic.

Once upon a time, an old woman baked a gingerbread man. She put it on a plate to cool. But the naughty cookie jumped off the plate and dashed out the door. "Run, run, as fast as you can. You can't catch me. I'm the Gingerbread Man!" he sang. The cookie was right. Try as she might, the old woman was just too slow. I think the fox is very wise, because he made trap. Gingerbread is good at running, but he can't notice the trap. Vocabulary naughty:　いたずらな、わんぱくな munch:むしゃむしゃ食べる Findley, V. (2006). The Gingerbread Man . New York, NY:Scholastic.

Before long, all the bread was baked. "Who will help me eat this?" asked the little red hen. "Me!" said the dog. "Me!" said the cat. "Me!" said the duck. "No! Because you did not help, I will Just have to eat this bread by myself," said the little red hen. And so she did, with jam on top! I think that helping someone is very important things. The little red hen is very wise. I think I should help all people if I can do. Vocabulary hen: 雌鶏 lazy: 怠惰な Findley, V. (2006). The Little Red Hen . New York, NY:Scholastic.

"Dear nightingale, you made me well. Come back! I will throw away the toy bird. Then you can live in the cage all by yourself," said the king. "No, keep the toy bird," said the nightingale. "I like the forest, but I will come to your window every night to sing." So he did. And his sweet music brought joy to everyone in the palace forever more. I was very moved this story. I think the nightingale have very nice heart because he threw away once, but he fly to the king to sing and heal. I want to listen to the nightingale's song. Vocabulary nightingale:　ナイチンゲール(鳥) servant: 召使、使用人 Findley, V. (2006). The Nightingale . New york, NY:Scholastic. 

When the wolf came down the chimney, he landed right in the pot. "OUCH! OUCH! OUCH!" he yelled. Then, quick as a wink, he dashed out the door and ran far, far away. After that, the three little pigs lived safe and sound in their cozy house of bricks. And the big bad wolf never bothered them again. I like this story because three little pigs cooperate each other. And they got peaceful life. I enjoyed reading this book very much. Vocabulary straw: 麦わら huff: ハーハーと呼吸する Findley, V. (2006). The Three Little Pigs . New York, NY: Scholastic

T hat made the ugly duckling curious. He looked into the shiny water. Wow! He had grown into a beautiful swan, just like them! From that day on, the once ugly duckling lived happily ever after. And he was always kind to all living things, from peacocks to potato dugs. I think the ugly duckling is very nice becasuse he was always kind to all living things. And also he have very strong heart. I want to be a person like him. Vocabulary ・ ugly:　醜い、不快な Findley, V. (2006) The Ugly Duckling . New York, NY: Scholastic.

I went to Fukuoka on Friday and Saturday, and I watched basaball game and went shopping!! I watched Fukuoka Soft Bank HAWKS's game. I like soccer more than soccer at first, but, I become to like baseball after watching baseball. And also I enjoy shopping very much. I bought Kinchaku. I want to go to Fukuoka again!!

Dear Diary What's going on? Mum and Dad disappeared again at about 6 o'clock. They returned almost at once and Mum started to pack immediately. Dad said "It's time to leave kids. We're going back to our flat in the city." "Why?"  I asked. "Your mother and I have a million things to do now that we're going to move house, In one month we're going to come here to settle down forever." "I'm not!" I shouted. "Not what? Returning to our flat in the city or coming back here to Greenhill?" I don't know what to say now. I feel confused!! I don't want to go back to the city just yet. What about Luke? I enjoyed reading it very muvh! I felt that I will be able to enjoy summer vacation. < Vocabulary> drown: 溺れ死ぬ、溺死 Flagan. M. (2009). Val's Diary . Teen ELi Readers

Hi, everyone, how are things? I joined Sanoyoi Festival which is yosakoi festival. It was very hot!!!!! However, I enjoyed dancing very much! I weared clothing for the first time. And I was able to watch other team's dance. They are very nice, so I wanted to dance more good!!  

"The most beautiful woman in the world"  Diana hated many of the photographers, but she liked some of them too. The newspaper people and the photographers were very important for Diana. Sometimes they helped her, sometimes she was angry with them. But she could not live without them.  When she was a young girl she was not very beautiful. She was tall, and she was sometimes fat, too, because she liked eating. She was an ordinary, nice girl. Of course she wanted to look nice, but she did not think that she was very beautiful. There are millions of more beautiful girls all over the world. I moved this book very much. I think she is very beautiful, strong and kind women! She went to various places to help many people. Sometimes she went to dangerous place. I respect her very much. I want to become a person like her!! Vocabulary divorce:離婚 photographer:カメラマン、写真家 Vicary.T. (2001) Diana . Oxford Bookworms.    

I wached movies at my home. I rented DVD and wached. I wached " REINTURINOKUNI" and "SUTOROBOEDDI" They are very good! I want to wach more!

The next day, Dad gave Biff, Chip and Kipper some extra pocket money. "May we do what we like with it?" asked Chip. "Of course you can," said Dad. "Then we'll give it to Biff," said Kipper. So Biff bought the fossil she wanted so badly. I think the Dad's idea is very great. Because his children work very hard and they can learn importance of money and work. I learned importance of money to work a part-time job. Vocabulary cove：入江、小弯 fossil：化石 Hunt, R,& Brychta, A. (2011). Pocket Money . Oxford Reading Tree

June 23th is my birthtday!! I became 19 years old. I went to Oita to meet my family and my friends. I like my family and enjoyed to talk with my family. And also I like my friends.They are very good person. I want to go to Oita again soon.

" You look at Julie. The guard is holding her over his shoulder. His back is to you, and he is talking into a radio.  Julie waves and points at the backstage door. She wants you to go in!  It's now or never, you think. You jump up, run to the door, and go inside. You move so quickly that the door goes SLAM! behind you.  Oops! you think. Did the guard hear that?  To be safe, you hide behind some speakers. A few minutes later, everything is still quiet. No one saw you go in the door.  I did it, you think. I'm backstage at a Martians concert! " Today I read BACKSTAGE PASS. We can read this book to chose some choice. I enjoyed this book very much. I wnt to read other book this series!! ＜Vocabulary＞ point : ～を指し示す(動) Ito,L. (2015) BACKSTAGE PASS. Atama-ii Books. Florida and Tokyo.

I went to Kumamoto Castle and ate melon ice. It's very delicious and enjoyed eating! I like melon very much so I was very happy to eat melon ice. Melon ice is summer limitation, so I recommend you to eat soon.

The prince smiled. Then, he got down on one knee and asked the girl to marry him. Why? He knew that only a real princess could feel a tiny pea under 20 mattresses and 20 quilts! The girl said yes, of course. Then they both lived, and snoozed, happily ever after .(P.14~16) I enjoyed this book very much! I feel this prince is very kind and wise. I hope they will be happy. VOCABULARY pea: エンドウ、その実 boulder:大きな岩 Findley, V. (2006)The Princess and the Pea. New York, NY:Scholastic

Just then, Cinderella came into the room. "Will you please try on this shoe?" asked the prince. Cinderella nodded. The shoe fit perfectly! At last, he had found the girl from the ball. "Will you marry me?" asked the prince. "Of course," said Cinderella. Cinderella had a great big wedding and even invited her mean stepsisters. Then, she and the handsomeprince lived happily ever after .(P.14~16) I love Cinderella very much and want to become a women like her. Cinderella have a great heart and kindness. I love this story because Cinderella's effort and perseverance pay off! ＜VOCABULARY＞ stepsister:まま姉妹 ball:舞踏会、ダンスパーティー mean:卑怯な、意地の悪い Findley, V. (2006). Cinderella. New York, NY:Scholastic.

Last weekend I enjoyed BBQ on Saturday and mini sport festival on Sunday!! Seniors of english major planed BBQ and prepared everything. And we enjoyed fireworks very much. I want to become like them!! And  also I enjoyed mini sport festival. We played volleyball and basketball!  I was able to enjoy my holiday!!  

"When the winners were announced, first place went to Abraham Lincoln. Second place went to a snow leopard. And third place went to the snowman with paint in his mustache. "Yay!" yelled Henry. Henry and Henry's father proudly looked at their prizes." I enjoyed this book very much! Henry and his father are very good parent and child. I feel that Snowman Contest is very nice idea, because participants can become good friends! And also I feel Henry and his father idea is very good and cute! I wanrt to read this series more!! Vocabulary: basement 　「地下、地下室」                       chin　「あご先、～をあごに当てる」 　　　　　　　　 marble 「大理石、ビー玉、知恵」 Reference  Rylant. C.  (1999)  HENRY AND MUDGE and the Snowman Plan　 New York, NY Simon Spotlight

I joined Yosakoi Festival in Tamana last Sunday!! That festival was my debut, so I had practiced very much. And, I was able to dance without mistaking and enjoy very muvh. I want to dance better than now and join various festival in other places.

Mr Bean looked at the pattern on the video. "How can I make that green pattern?" "Oh, I know! Teddy, come with me!" "Are you OK there, Teddy?" Mr Bean put Teddy into the paint. Then he painted the wall with Teddy. "That's very good, Teddy!" "Do you like it, Your Majesty?" "Me too!"     This book is comic, so I can enjoy this book very much! And, I surprised his good idea. I fell he is very clever and good at devising. Also, I think Mrs Wicket is clever too. But, her idea wasn't success.

I belong to Ichidaizi (yosakoi club) and I will debut this Sunday!! I have never dance in front of many people, and I am very shy. In addition, my grand parents and, parents and little brother will come to see my dance from Oita. So, I practice very hard every day. I hope that I can completely dance with good smile!  

The Muldie boys and their father have come a long way to Kansas. But when Daddy moves on, the three boys must begin their own journey. I read this book and I moved very much. Three brother cooperated each other and waited their father. And their father looked for good place to live in winter. Last, they met again.

I read Cinderella last weekend. I love Cinderella very much and I read Cinderella's book, watch Cinderella's movie again and again. Cinderella has a great heart and she works very hard for any people. So, I want to be like her.

Edgar is a spy. He wants to sell some secret plants, but he is not a good spy and gives the plans to the wrong person. How can he get the plants back? Today, I read "I spy". I think he is very stupid and this story is very funny. His wrong causes thir arrest. I enjoy reading this book!  

I　went to Oita which is my hometown in Golden Week. Firt day, I met my juniors and teacher in Taketa High School. Everyone are very fine, so I feel happy.And I saw beautiful flowers. Secand day, I went shopping with my mother.  I got many cute clothes and accessories. So, we had very good time. And at night, I ate dinner with my best friend! Last day, I ate dinner with my other best friends. We have seen for 14 years. We are very good friends. I had very good time in my hometown Oita.

Hi,everyone. I'm saki O. I'm from Japan, and I like playing the piano, taking pictures, and watching movies .