Why Did The Chamleon Cross The Road?

Why Did the Chameleon Cross the Road?

By Catherine Kreutter

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In a big tree, on the side of a busy road in Uganda, a chameleon sat eating his breakfast.

He was also thinking about his next move.

Read on, and guess what chameleon sees next.

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This tree has been perfect.

It has been quiet, the food has been good, and no one has seen me…

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…until now!

Oh no, what is this?

What is that?

I change my mind.

This place is scary.

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It is time to go!

I need to get back to my tree across the road.

I don’t want to be late.

GOAL

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The road is wide to cross.

It looks hot.

I will be out in the open.

I think I can do it!

I am small and slow.

Those cars are big and fast.

I can make it one step at a time.

I CAN do it!

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I remember my Dad always said:

“To reach your goal, you need a plan.”

My plan:

Tell myself I can do it

Climb down the tree

On road, look both ways

Focus, one step at a time

Get to the middle white line

Get to the other side

I did it!

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Here I go!

Look left and look right.

Eat a fly.

Set one foot in front of the other.

Small steps get you to your goal.

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Watch out chameleon! Move over!

Yikes! I am finished!

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“I have to get this matooke to the market!”

Whew, that was close.

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I won’t let that stop me!

My plan:

·Tell myself I can do it

·Climb down the tree

·On road, look both ways

Focus, one step at a time

Get to the middle white line

Get to the other side

I did it!