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Enmiaq Tepipunaian
Grade LVL
LVL E, Grade 1
Language
Mi'gmaw

Date created:
September 12, 2022
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Submitted by:
Immersion, Metallic Publishing
Topic / Description
Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 230L
When I Grow Up is a story about a little girl who frequently questions her parents about when she will be allowed to do things on her own. Charming illustrations, a repeated sentence pattern, and familiar experiences make this an enjoyable book for early readers.
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When I Grow Up – Enmiaq Tepipunaian
Realistic (fiction), 121 words, Level E (Grade 1), Lexile 230L
When I Grow Up is a story about a little girl who frequently questions her parents about when she will be allowed to do things on her own. Charming illustrations, a repeated sentence pattern, and familiar experiences make this an enjoyable book for early readers.
3. “When can I stay up late?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Dad.
Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gispegitapit’s?” Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”
4. “When can I eat anything I want?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” Mom said.
‘Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisimalqut’s ta’n goqwei pewatm?” Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaqtepipuna’n.”
5. “When can I go shopping by myself?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Dad.
Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisingutialangwaia’s?” Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”
6. “When can I go to the movies alone?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Mom.
‘Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisingutilia’s movie?” Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”
7. “When can I drive the car?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” said Dad.
Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisiala’tut’s tepaqan?” Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”
8. “When can I get a job like yours?” I asked. “When you grow up,” said Mom.
Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisimsnt’s lugowaqan ‘st’ge’ gi’l?” Giju’ asitemip, “Enmiaqtepipuna’n.”
9. “When can I go out at night?” I asked. “When you are grown up,” Dad said.
Tata’t pipanimg’p, “Ta’nug gisitu’eia’s wela’gwl. Tata’t asitemip, “Enmiaq tepipuna’n.”
10. “When can I have cookies and milk?” I asked. “Right now,”said Mom.
Giju’ pipanimg’p, “Gatu ta’nug gisignmuit’s mlagejg aqq galgunawe’ji’jl?” Giju’ asitemip, “Nige’ smtug gisignmult’s mlagejg aqq galgunawe’ji’jl muta tepipuna’n.”
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