Teach BIG · Content Language Support

One Voice Can Start a Wave

Grade 5 · Cluster 7 · Module 1 (low stamina) · Tap any underlined word to see a picture

Read in Randi Whitney's voice.

One speaks, another hears,

A grows and conquers fears.

One person asks, “Is this thing ?”

Another stops to listen there.

A whisper travels down the ,

Then other rise to meet.

A thought once spoken all alone

Can quickly find a stronger tone.

People can , , and speak,

To help protect the they seek.

They their thoughts and make them known,

So hear more than their own.

A voice may start out soft and small,

Yet one brave question can reach all.

When listen, learn, and say,

One voice can start a mighty .

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Teach BIG · Content Language Support · Grade 5 Cluster 7 · prepared for Randi Whitney