This Is My House UFLI Foundations Lesson 110

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This Is My House

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On the right side of the image, The Cat sits perched on a purple armchair with a green polka-dot cushion, gazing forward with a calm, self-assured expression. In front of the chair, the girl (shoulder-length dark navy-blue wavy hair, maroon t-shirt, gray pants) lies on her stomach on a colorful plaid rug, drawing a picture of a cat on a sheet of paper with a focused expression. The scene is set indoors in a cozy living room with a soft blue-gray background. Only one of the three kids is visible in this illustration.

I am Kit. This is my house. Three kids and a mom live in this house, too. Right now, one of my kids is lying on the rug, drawing me. She tries hard, but she has not got my whiskers quite right. I will not fuss. Other people think this is their house and I am their pet. They are wrong.

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In the lower half of the image, The Cat sits on a pink/red cushion or box on the left side, licking one paw with a smug, self-satisfied expression — grooming itself clean. In the lower right, one of the kids stands pushing against a small, muddy brown dog, trying to wash it near a metal tub of water, a bottle of soap, a red bucket, and a scrub brush laid out on the ground. The kid has a determined, slightly strained expression as the dog resists. The scene is set outdoors in a suburban backyard with green bushes in the background. The top half of the image is plain white/light blue watercolor wash.

Many people think the best way to get clean is to sit in a big tub of water. They are wrong. I give my paws a good lick and I am spotless. No soap, no scrubbing, no fuss. Out in the yard, one of my kids is pushing a muddy little dog into a wash tub. That silly dog just keeps splashing water all over the yard. I would never make such a messy fuss.

Page 3
On the left side of the image, three kids are sitting and kneeling on a colorful checkered floor in yellow, green, and orange tiles. One of the kids, a boy with brown hair in a blue striped shirt, sits cross-legged in the center, smiling happily while holding The Cat in their lap. The Cat, an orange tabby, is curled up contentedly on the kid's lap with eyes closed, looking relaxed and happy. A second kid, a boy in a red hoodie and jeans, kneels on the left beside them, leaning in with a smile and reaching out to pet The Cat's head. A third kid, a girl with a dark blue ponytail wearing a maroon shirt, kneels on the left side beside them, smiling and also reaching over to pat The Cat. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background. The scene is indoors with a soft blue wash suggesting a cozy living room setting.

The best spot for a nap is on the lap of one of my kids. I curl into a ball, roll over to show my belly, and let all three kids give me pats and cuddles. They think they are being kind to me. Really, I have trained them well. I have them working happily just for me. I like living in this house.

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On the right side of the image, Mom stands smiling at an open front gate of a suburban house, waving goodbye to the kids as they head off to school. The kids are walking away from the house with backpacks — one boy waves back cheerfully while another boy and the girl walk ahead with arms outstretched in excited motion. The Cat is lounging contentedly on a ledge or windowsill above the front porch of the house, watching the scene below. The setting is outdoors on a bright daytime morning, with trees and greenery visible behind the house. The left side of the image is plain white background, leaving space for text.

Sometimes the kids are noisy and they knock things over. But every morning, Mom wraps up their lunches, hands out the backpacks, and waves goodbye at the big gate. Then the house is all mine. I stretch out on the ledge above the porch and watch them go. The house is still. I take my time and plan my day.

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In the lower half of the image, The Cat peeks around a purple wall corner at floor level on the left side, in a low crouch with a focused, determined expression and wide green eyes, watching a small gray mouse on the right. The mouse is scurrying across a tiled kitchen floor carrying crumbs in its mouth. The scene is set indoors on warm-toned tile flooring with a pale wall behind.

Some people think mice are too speedy to catch. They are wrong. I spot a tricky little mouse sneaking across the kitchen tiles with crumbs in its mouth. I crouch low behind the wall, eyes wide, not one whisker out of place. I do not make a sound. No mouse is faster than me. No mouse tries to sneak past me for long.

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On the right side of the image, The Cat is mid-leap with front paws stretched forward, wrapping its claws around the edge of a pink/red low wall, with a playful, focused expression and bright green eyes. Wriggling beetles peek out from under leaves at the base of the wall, and small wrens hop along tree branches above. The scene is set in a sunny backyard with lush green bushes along the bottom, a tree trunk and leaves visible in the upper right corner, and a clear blue sky with soft clouds. The left side of the image is open sky and white space, free of characters or detail.

I go outside to play in my yard every day. I leap and climb on everything, because it is all mine. Today I spring up on the low wall and dig my claws into the edge. Tiny beetles hide under the leaves. Small wrens hop along the branches up above. There is never a dull minute in my yard.

Page 7
On the left side of the image, Mom stands with a shocked, disgusted expression, her hands raised in alarm as she looks down at The Cat, who sits calmly on the floor near the window holding a snail in its paws with a proud, unbothered expression. One of the kids peeks out from behind Mom, looking on with a curious, amused smile trying not to laugh. The scene is set indoors near a window, with soft natural light coming in. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background.

Mom does not like it when I bring things into the house. Today I carry in a snail and hold it in my paws by the window. Mom throws her hands up, her face all scrunched. One of the kids peeks out from behind her, trying not to laugh. Mom thinks bugs are nasty and dirty. She is wrong. This is my house. I can bring in whatever I want.

Page 8
On the right side of the image, Naughty Neighbor Boy stands in a taunting pose, pulling the corners of his mouth wide with his fingers and sticking his tongue out mockingly. Beside him on the far right, The Cat faces him with a fierce, angry expression — mouth open in a growl, showing teeth, standing in a tense, confrontational stance. The scene is set outdoors on a pink-toned sidewalk or path with a soft blue sky behind them. The left side of the image is open, plain background.

There is a very naughty boy who lives next door. He is mean and smelly, and every time he sees me he pulls the ugliest, nastiest face he can. I growl and show my teeth. He thinks he can get away with this because he is bigger than me. He is wrong. One day I will show that bully what I think of him.

Page 9
On the left side of the image, The Cat stands in the foreground with a determined, slightly mischievous expression, looking directly at the viewer. Behind The Cat looms a large tiger — representing The Cat's fantasy of growing big — standing in the same pose with a fierce expression, sharp claws extended and fangs bared, set against a soft blue-green watercolor cloud. The right ~40% of the image is plain white background.

One day I am going to grow as big as a tiger, with big sharp claws and bigger, sharper fangs. Then I will march next door and wreck that kid's house. I can see it now. That nasty boy will never pull an ugly face at me again. I will be the mightiest cat in the world. I think about that a lot.

Page 10
On the right side of the image, The Cat is curled up contentedly at the foot of a bed, eyes half-closed and purring peacefully. One of the kids is lying in bed under a green-striped blanket, asleep with a calm expression. The scene is set indoors at nighttime in a cozy bedroom, with a window on the far right showing a dark blue night sky and purple curtains partially drawn. Through the window, three cats are visible sitting on the outside windowsill, peering in through the glass with curious expressions.

Some cats think that living outside is better than inside. They are wrong. Right now, I can see three cats out there, sitting on the window ledge, peeking in at me. I am curled up snug at the foot of my kid's bed, and I can feel the softest, sleepiest breathing all around me in the dark. I love my house and I love my kids. This is my house, and nothing could ever change that.

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