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📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Sally’s First Day at School"

VOCABULARY

  1. School - (skool) /skuːl/
    (Noun) - A place where children go to learn
    Synonyms: academy, educational institution
    Sentence: Sally is nervous because it’s her first day at school.

  2. Classroom - (klas-room) /ˈklɑːs.ruːm/
    (Noun) - A room where students sit and learn in school
    Synonyms: lecture hall, study room
    Sentence: Sally finds her seat in the classroom and looks at the teacher.

  3. Teacher - (tee-chur) /ˈtiː.tʃər/
    (Noun) - A person who helps students learn
    Synonyms: educator, instructor
    Sentence: The teacher welcomes Sally and the other students.

  4. Friend - (frend) /frɛnd/
    (Noun) - A person you like and trust
    Synonyms: companion, buddy
    Sentence: Sally makes a new friend on her first day at school.

  5. Learn - (lern) /lɜːn/
    (Verb) - To gain knowledge or skill by studying or practicing
    Synonyms: study, understand
    Sentence: Sally is excited to learn new things at school.


STORY: "Sally’s First Day at School"

Sally is starting her first day at school. She is both nervous and excited. When she arrives at the school, she sees many other children. She finds her classroom and sits at a desk.

The teacher stands at the front of the room and smiles at the class. “Welcome to your first day of school!” she says. Sally feels a little better. The teacher introduces herself and begins the lesson.

Sally listens carefully and tries to learn as much as she can. During recess, Sally meets a new friend, Mia. They talk and play together, and Sally feels happy. By the end of the day, Sally is excited to return to school tomorrow.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is Sally starting?
    a) A new job
    b) A vacation
    c) A new school year
    d) A party

  2. Where does Sally sit in the classroom?
    a) On the floor
    b) At a desk
    c) In the teacher’s chair
    d) Outside

  3. What does the teacher do at the beginning of the day?
    a) Plays games
    b) Starts the lesson
    c) Reads a book
    d) Gives snacks

  4. Who does Sally meet during recess?
    a) A teacher
    b) Her brother
    c) A new friend
    d) Her mom

  5. How does Sally feel at the end of the day?
    a) Sad
    b) Tired
    c) Excited to return tomorrow
    d) Angry

True or False

  1. Sally is excited and nervous on her first day.

  2. Sally is the teacher in the classroom.

  3. Sally listens to the teacher carefully.

  4. Sally plays alone during recess.

  5. Sally is not excited to return to school tomorrow.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. What is Sally starting on her first day?

  2. Where does Sally sit in the classroom?

  3. How does the teacher help Sally feel better?

  4. What does Sally do during recess?

  5. How does Sally feel by the end of the day?

Opinion Questions

  1. How did you feel on your first day at school?

  2. Do you like going to school? Why or why not?

  3. Why do you think it’s important to make friends at school?

  4. What do you like to do during recess?

  5. How do you think Sally will feel tomorrow at school?


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