📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Tommy and the Lost Puppy"
VOCABULARY
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Puppy - (puh-pee) /ˈpʌpi/
(Noun) - A young dog
Synonyms: dog, young dog
Sentence: Tommy found a lost puppy in the park. -
Park - (park) /pɑːrk/
(Noun) - A large area of land for playing and relaxing
Synonyms: playground, field
Sentence: Tommy likes to play in the park every day. -
Lost - (lawst) /lɔːst/
(Adjective) - Unable to find your way
Synonyms: missing, not found
Sentence: The puppy was lost and couldn’t find its owner. -
Find - (fahynd) /faɪnd/
(Verb) - To discover something
Synonyms: locate, discover
Sentence: Tommy found the puppy under the tree. -
Call - (kawl) /kɔːl/
(Verb) - To shout or speak to someone to get their attention
Synonyms: shout, yell
Sentence: Tommy called the puppy’s name to get it to come.
STORY: "Tommy and the Lost Puppy"
Tommy loves going to the park. One afternoon, while walking there, he hears a soft sound. It is a puppy! The puppy is sitting alone under a tree. Tommy looks around, but no one is near.
Tommy kneels down and calls, “Come here, little puppy!” The puppy looks at Tommy and runs over. Tommy sees that the puppy is lost and doesn't have a collar.
Tommy decides to take the puppy home. He gives it some food and water. The next day, Tommy goes to the park again and asks around. Finally, he finds the puppy’s owner. The owner is happy and thanks Tommy for bringing back the puppy.
Tommy feels happy because he helped the puppy find its home.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice Questions
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Where does Tommy find the puppy?
a) In his house
b) Under a tree in the park
c) On the street
d) In the store -
What does Tommy do when he sees the puppy?
a) Runs away
b) Calls the puppy
c) Ignores it
d) Plays with it -
What does Tommy give to the puppy?
a) A toy
b) Food and water
c) A collar
d) A blanket -
Who does Tommy find the next day?
a) A new friend
b) The puppy’s owner
c) A cat
d) A teacher -
How does Tommy feel at the end of the story?
a) Sad
b) Angry
c) Happy
d) Bored
True or False
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Tommy finds the puppy under a tree.
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The puppy has a collar when Tommy finds it.
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Tommy ignores the puppy.
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Tommy gives the puppy food and water.
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The puppy’s owner is not happy.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
About the Story
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Where does Tommy find the puppy?
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How does Tommy help the puppy?
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What does Tommy give the puppy?
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How does Tommy feel when he helps the puppy?
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What happens when Tommy finds the puppy’s owner?
Opinion Questions
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Do you like animals? Why or why not?
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Have you ever found a lost pet?
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What would you do if you found a lost animal?
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Do you think it’s important to help animals? Why?
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What’s your favorite animal and why?