Martha Speaks

Down On The Farm/Martha Runs Away

Season 1, Episode 5 of 40

Down on the Farm - Helen, Martha, and T.D. visit T.D.'s grandpa CK on his farm. When Martha tries to help with chores, things get a little out of hand. She doesn't think she's cut out to be a farm dog, until she raises the alarm, just in the nick of time. Vocabulary - (E chores, herd, pasture, responsibility(ies), task, toil (I) job, tired, rise. Martha Runs Away - When Helen gets mad, Martha feels unappreciated and decides to run away. She finds the perfect job to match her abilities-as a telemarketer-and enjoys career success. But she realizes that no amount of success is a substitute for a loving family. Vocabulary - (E) success(eed), appreciate, opportunity, promote(ion) (ing)(ed), employ(ment)(ee)(er). (I) manage(r), hire(d), work, boss.

Previously Aired

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3/4/2019
8 a.m.
3/10/2019
8 a.m.
7/26/2019
1:30 p.m.
1/17/2020
1:30 p.m.
5/21/2020
1:30 p.m.
11/5/2020
11:30 a.m.
11/8/2020
11:30 a.m.
3/31/2021
11:30 a.m.
1/29/2022
1 p.m.
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