A timeline of Ataturk's legacy.
Mr Wilson: Good afternoon, everyone. Look at the board, please. How many months are there in a year?
Sevgi: There are twelve months, Mr Wilson.
Mr Wilson: Well done, Sevgi. What month is it now?
Barış: It is October.
Mr Wilson: That’s correct, Barış. Is there a national day in October?
Çiğdem: Republic Day.
Mr Wilson: Well done, Çiğdem. Let’s talk about your birthdays. Who wants to tell me his/her birthday?
Ercan: My birthday is in August, Mr Wilson. It is in the summer holiday.
Mr Wilson: Great. How about you, Ahmet?
Ahmet: My birthday is in January.
Mr Wilson: Well, when is your birthday, Zeynep?
Zeynep: My birthday is in May, Mr Wilson.
Mr Wilson: Oh, very nice. Well, whose birthday is in October?
Çınar: My birthday is in October, Mr Wilson. It is on Friday, three days from now.
Aras: Hey, listen! I’ve got an idea! We can organise a surprise birthday party for Çınar.
Zeynep: That’s great! Let’s talk about it in the break time.
Mr Wilson: Shhh! You must be quiet, kids. Listen to me, please. Now open your notebooks!
Aras: Let’s talk about the surprise party. Any ideas?
Ceylin: I have an idea. We can decorate the art room for the party.
Zeynep: It sounds great! We need some candles, balloons, and a birthday cake.
Aras: My mum can make a birthday cake.
Ceylin: I can bring candles and balloons. What about the gift?
Zeynep: Let’s write a birthday song for Çınar!
Aras: Yes, a song is a perfect gift!
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Zeynep: Good afternoon, Mrs Yılmaz. How are you?
Mrs Yılmaz: Good afternoon, kids. I’m good, thanks.
Ceylin: We want to write a birthday song for our classmate. Mrs Yılmaz: Cool! Do you need help?
Zeynep: Yes, Mrs Yılmaz! Can you help us with the song and maybe play the guitar for us?
Mrs Yılmaz: Of Course! Why not?
Aras, Zeynep, and Ceylin: Thank you! Have a good day, Mrs Yılmaz.
Mrs Yılmaz: See you later.
* * *
Aras: Hey look, the headteacher is coming. I think we can ask him about the key for the art room.
Ceylin: Good afternoon, Mr Atasoy. Have you got a minute?
Mr Atasoy: Sure, Ceylin. What’s the matter?
Ceylin: We need the key to the art room. Where can we find it?
Mr Atasoy: The caretaker has it. He is in the library. Go and ask him, please!
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Zeynep: The librarian is sitting at her desk. Let’s go and ask her.
Librarian: Hello, kids. How can I help you?
Aras: Hi, Mrs Suna. We need to find the caretaker. Is he here?
Librarian: No, I’m sorry. He is not here now. I think he is in the office.
* * *
Can: Ouch! It hurts!
Mrs Yılmaz: You mustn’t run in the corridor, kids. Be careful!
Can: Ouch, it really hurts! Oh, my leg!
Mrs Yılmaz: You must see the school nurse. Come on, kids. Let’s help him.
Aras: We can take him to the nurse. Zeynep, can you go to the caretaker’s office and get the key?
Zeynep: Sure. I’m going right now.
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Everybody: Happy birthday!
Birthday Song
It’s your birthday, dear,
It’s great to see you here. Balloons, candles, gifts are fine. Happy birthday, have a great time.
Hello, good day, dear!
We are so happy, you are here. Your birthday is in October.
Let’s celebrate it together!
Have a good day, dear!
We are so happy, you are here. Your birthday is in October.
Let’s celebrate it together!