Lena Speaks Up in Class

Lena sits at the back of her class and never says a word.

Her teacher, Mr.

Cole, asks a question about the sun.

No one answers, so Lena lifts her hand slowly.

She feels a little scared but starts to speak.

Her voice is soft at first, then it gets strong.

She tells the class how the sun gives us light and heat.

Mr.

Cole smiles and says, "Good job, Lena!" After class, he tells her to speak again tomorrow.

Lena walks home happy because she was brave.

At home, Lena opens her notebook and writes three questions about the sun.

She wants to check the facts before she speaks again.

The next day, she shows the class a photo from a science book.

She says, "Not all pictures online are true.

We must ask: Who made this?

Why?" Her classmates listen and nod.

Now Lena feels ready to share more ideas every week.