The I Will ABCs
Karen Wall
Jesse Breytenbach

A-lways look both ways at streets before crossing.

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B-e quiet in the classroom while the teacher is talking.

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C-lean my room before going out to play.

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D-o all of my homework every day.

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E-at all of the vegetables on my plate.

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F-loss and brush my teeth to keep them looking great.

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G-et help from my Teacher if I don't understand.

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H-elp my classmates whenever I can.

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I-nclude my Parents and invite them along.

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J-ump run and exercise to keep me strong.

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K-eep my promises and never ever lie.

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L-isten to my parents and my teachers I will try.

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M-ake good friends with everyone that I meet.

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N-ever tease others or anyone that I greet.

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O-ffer a helping hand to my Mom and my Dad.

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P-ut my arms around them whenever they are sad.

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Q-uietly raise my hand before speaking out in class.

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R-emember to ask Mom if she needs help with the trash.

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S-peak clearly and softly and try not to shout.

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T-alk to my Parents if ever in doubt.

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U-se my time wisely in school and in play.

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V-ow to be kind to others each and every day.

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W-ake with a smile and a good attitude.

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eX-press myself always without being rude.

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Y-es I will try to do all of these things, and

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Z-oon through each day with the joy that it brings.

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The I Will ABCs
Author - Karen Wall
Illustration - Jesse Breytenbach, Rob Owen, Catherine Groenewald, Wiehan de Jager, Vusi Malindi, Abraham Muzee, Adonay Gebru, Offei Tettey Eugene
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs