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← Minhas Aulas

Module 1: The Storyteller

Lesson 1.2: The Story

Today's Goal: To tell a short, structured story using the Past Simple and storytelling linkers.

Warm-up: Recycling Lesson 1.1

Let's start by recycling our last lesson. It's your turn to be the teacher!

Please ask the "Have you ever...?" questions from your homework. I will answer them!

Grammar Focus: Past Simple + Storytelling Linkers

Grammar: The Past Simple (Review)

We use the Past Simple to talk about actions that are 100% finished. The story is complete.

The Formula: Subject + Verb-ed (regular) or Irregular Verb

Key Signal Words: We often use specific times with the Past Simple.

  • yesterday
  • last night / last week / last year
  • in 2015 / on Monday
  • ... minutes/hours/days ago
  • when I was...

Vocabulary: Storytelling Linkers

Linkers are words that connect your ideas and put them in order. They make your story easy to understand.

Function Linker Words Example Sentence
To start the story First... / One day... First, I woke up late.
To continue the story Then... / After that... Then, I missed the bus.
To add a surprise Suddenly... / Fortunately... Suddenly, my friend called me.
To finish the story In the end... / Finally... Finally, I arrived at work.

Let's Practice!

Activity 1: Story Re-order (Drag & Drop)

This story is mixed up! Drag the sentences from the purple box into the grey box to put them in the correct, logical order. Then, click "Check".

Then, she bought a ticket and watched a great comedy.
First, Maria decided to go to the cinema.
Finally, she went home feeling very happy.
She looked online and found a film at 8 pm.
After that, she met her friends for a coffee.

Drag Sentences Here 👇

Activity 2: Complete the Story

This is a "skeleton" story. All the verbs are in the infinitive (e.g., go, see, play). Please type the correct Past Simple form of the verb in each box. Click "Check Story" when you are finished!

Yesterday, I () to finish a report. My 5-year-old son () to play. My pre-teen daughter () her headphones on. Suddenly, the internet () working. I () my laptop. I () the kids to the park. We () for an hour. In the end, it () a nice break!

Activity 3: Choose the Right Linker

Complete the story by choosing the best storytelling linker for each gap. Click your choice and see if it's correct!

[1] , I took my 5-year-old son to the supermarket.

[2] , we were in the cereal aisle, and he disappeared!

[3] , I looked for him near the toys, but he wasn't there.

[4] , I found him in the next aisle, hiding behind the pasta.

Activity 4: Ask Me About My Story

Read my short story below. Then, write 3-4 Past Simple questions about it. Ask me your questions when you are ready!

"Last night, I made pizza for dinner. My daughter loved it, but my 5-year-old son only ate the cheese. After dinner, we watched a movie."

Conversation Time: Tell Me About...

Your Story

It's your turn to be the storyteller! Choose one of these prompts and tell a short story about it.

  • A time you were late.
  • A time you lost something (like your keys or phone).
  • A time you had a really good (or really bad) meal.
  • A time you had a surprise.

The Rule: You must use at least 3 storytelling linkers from the lesson (e.g., First..., Then..., Suddenly...).

I will only listen. I will ask follow-up questions *after* you finish your story.

You can use the box below to plan your story first:

Homework

Great job today! For your homework, please write a short story (6-8 sentences) about your last weekend or your last holiday.

Remember: Use at least 4 storytelling linkers from the lesson (First, Then, After that, Suddenly, Finally, etc.).