Will's weekend challenge

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Practice speaking English with these simple story and conversation lessons.

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Warm-up

  1. Do you like making things? (Yes, I like to make...)
  2. What do you do on weekends? (On weekends, I…)
  3. Have you ever climbed a tree? (Yes, I have!)

Vocabulary Match

decided •• hitting
garden •• chose
hammering •• yard
sawing •• cutting
sunset •• task
challenge •• evening

Vocabulary Answers

decidedchose
gardenyard
hammeringhitting
sawingcutting
sunsetevening
challengetask

Story

Will had a big idea for his weekend. He decided to build a treehouse in his garden! "I have to finish by Sunday night," he told himself.

On Saturday morning, he started with the base. He worked all day, hammering and sawing. By evening, the base was strong, and he was very happy with it. On Sunday, he woke up early to build the walls and roof. It was harder than he thought, but he didn't give up.

Finally, just before sunset, the treehouse was ready. Will was tired but happy. He climbed up, looked around, and smiled. "My weekend challenge is complete!" he said, feeling proud. It was his best weekend ever!

Quiz

  1. What did Will decide to build?
  2. When did Will start working on the treehouse?
  3. What did Will build on Sunday?
  4. How did Will feel when the treehouse was ready?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. A treehouse.
  2. On Saturday morning.
  3. The walls and roof.
  4. Tired but happy.

Conversation

Will:Hi, I built a treehouse this weekend!
Bob:Wow, really? Was it hard?
Will:Yes, a bit. But I didn't give up!
Bob:That's cool! Can I see it?
Will:Sure! Come over and we can climb in it.
Bob:Yay! I can't wait to see it!

Discussion

  1. Do you have a garden? What is in your garden?
  2. Would you like to have a treehouse? Can you build one?
  3. Have you ever built something with your family or friends?
  4. What is your favorite thing to do on weekends?

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