cat sitting by the door had blue eyes.
3. The bookshelf in the cottage was made of oak.
4. The air smelled like fresh honey and flowers.
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words below:
(red, flowers, bookshelf, star, books)
1. The golden handle on the door was shaped like a.
2. The roof was covered with shiny tiles.
3. The garden was full of bright.
4. The tall was filled with ancient.
Discussion/Creative Task
Imagine you are visiting the magical cottage.
Write 3 sentences about what you would see, smell, or feel inside the cottage.
Pronouns and Basic Verbs
Let’s explore the different types of pronouns and how to use them with basic verbs
Remember: Pronouns help us avoid repeating nouns and make our sentences flow better. Practice using different pronouns in your daily conversations!
Introduce subject pronouns
Let’s learn about the basic pronouns we use as the subject of a sentence. These are essential building blocks of English conversation!
I – (point to yourself) Example: I am happy. I like to learn.
You – (gesture to a student) Example: You are clever. You speak English well.
He – (point to a male figure/picture) Example: He is tall. He plays football.
She – (point to a female figure/picture) Example: She is kind. She reads books.
It – (point to an object or animal) Example: It is red. It makes noise.
We – (gesture to include everyone) Example: We are in class. We learn together.
They – (point to a group)
Example: They are friends. They live nearby.
Practice Time:
Try making your own sentences using these pronouns!
Remember:
Use «I» when talking about yourself Use «you» when talking to someone
Use «he/she» when talking about another person Use «it» for objects, animals, or weather
Use «we» for yourself and others
Use «they» for groups of people or things
Tip: Subject pronouns always come at the beginning of the sentence when they’re the ones doing the action!
Present simple forms of «to have» (positive statements)
«Jack and the Magic Beans»
Once there was a boy named Jack.
He was poor, and he lived with his mother. Jack and his mother had a cow.
One day, the cow stopped giving milk.
Jack’s mother said,
«Jack, we must sell the cow. Take her to the market.»
On the way, Jack met an old man.
The man said, «I have magic beans. Give me the cow, and you will have these beans.» Jack was excited and took the beans.
When Jack went home, his mother was angry.
«Beans! We have no food now!» she said. She threw the beans out of the window.
The next morning, Jack saw a big surprise.
The beans were magic. They had grown into a giant beanstalk. Jack was curious and climbed the beanstalk.
Vocabulary List
People
Boy – A young male child.
Mother – A female parent.
Man – An adult male.
Objects
Cow – A large farm animal that gives milk.
Beans – Small seeds from plants, often used as food.
Beanstalk – A tall plant that grows from beans.
Verbs
Was/Were – Past tense of «to be.» Example: «He was poor.»
Had/Have – To own or possess something.
Example: «They had a cow.»
Lived – Past tense of «to live.» Example: «He lived with his mother.»
Met – Past tense of «to meet.» Example: «Jack met an old man.»
Grew – Past tense of «to grow.»
Example: «The beans grew into a beanstalk.»
Feelings
Angry – Very upset or mad.
Excited – Very happy or full of energy.
Curious – Wanting to know or learn more.
Comprehension Questions
Basic Understanding
Who were the main characters in the story?
Who did Jack live with at the beginning of the story? What did Jack and his mother own?
What problem did they have with their cow?
Story Details
What did the old man give Jack in exchange for the cow? How did Jack’s mother react when she saw the beans?
What happened to the beans after they were thrown out the window? What did Jack discover the next morning?
Critical Thinking
Why do you think Jack decided to trade the cow for beans? Do you think Jack made a good decision? Why or why not? How do you think Jack felt when he saw the giant beanstalk? What would you have done if you were Jack?
Vocabulary Check
What does it mean when the story says Jack was «curious»? Can you explain what a «beanstalk» is?
How would you describe Jack’s mother’s mood in the story?
Vocabulary: Everyday Phrases and Polite Expressions
Mastering common English phrases and polite expressions is crucial for smooth and effective communication.
Start with greetings like «Hello», «Good morning», and «How are you?». Expand your vocabulary with phrases like «Please», «Thank you», «Excuse me», and «I’m sorry».
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