Halima and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Halima Shehu
English

Halima loves school but the COVID-19 Pandemic came.

1

At first, she was excited when schools closed because she wasn't properly prepared for her exams.

2

She spent months preparing for her exams but
the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn't go away.

She missed school so much.

3

Her parents didn't know when schools would resume so Halima started teaching her neighbours all she was learning.

4

She is now ready to take the exams but schools are still closed.

5

Finally, she has heard the goodnews over the radio today!

Schools are resuming!

6

She is so excited to return to the classroom that she doubts if she can wait for Monday!

7

She can't wait to see her friend's again and learn more in school.

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Halima and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author - Halima Shehu
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Language - English
Level - First paragraphs
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