Iroha's underwater Christmas

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Warm-up

  1. Do you know what a dolphin is? (Yes, a dolphin is a friendly sea animal.)
  2. Can you name some more sea animals? (Yes, fish, ...)

Vocabulary Match

submarine •• got
admired •• not normal
received •• mist
unusual •• liked
spotted •• underwater ship
fog •• saw

Vocabulary Answers

submarineunderwater ship
admiredliked
receivedgot
unusualnot normal
spottedsaw
fogmist

Story

In a beautiful ocean, there lived a young dolphin named Iroha. She had a bright blue nose that glowed. Other dolphins often laughed at her unusual nose.

It was Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus was visiting the ocean in his magical submarine to give presents to sea animals. But a thick fog made it hard for him to see. Just then, Santa spotted Iroha's blue nose shining through the fog. Santa asked Iroha to lead his submarine. Iroha happily agreed. Her shining nose guided the submarine through the fog. They passed sea turtles, jellyfish, and giant blue whales.

With Iroha's help, all the sea animals received their gifts on time. From that day on, everyone admired Iroha's special nose. Every Christmas, she would light up the ocean, leading Santa's submarine through the magical underwater world.

Quiz

  1. What was special about Iroha?
  2. Why was Santa Claus in the ocean?
  3. How did Iroha help Santa Claus?
  4. What happened from that day on?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. She had a bright blue nose that glowed.
  2. He was in the ocean to give presents to sea animals.
  3. Her shining nose guided the submarine through the fog.
  4. Everyone admired Iroha's special nose.

Conversation

Santa:Hello Iroha, can you help me?
Iroha:Of course, Santa. What do you need?
Santa:I can't see through this fog. Can you guide my submarine?
Iroha:Yes, I can do that. Follow my glowing nose!
Santa:Hoho! Thank you, Iroha. You are very helpful.
Iroha:You're welcome, Santa. I'm happy to help!

Discussion

  1. Would you like to live in the ocean? Why or why not?
  2. What gift would you like to receive from Santa?
  3. What do you like to do in the winter holidays?

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