Tom the turtle found a shiny shell by the beach. He was very happy because the shell was big and beautiful. Tom showed it to his friends, the crabs, who liked it too. They all played around the shell, making funny shapes in the sand. Tom felt lucky to have such nice friends and a special shell to keep.
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π§ Listen:
π Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Describe what you see at the beach.
2. Talk about a favorite toy you found.
3. Pretend to be a crab and walk sideways.
4. Share a time you felt lucky.
5. Draw a picture of a turtle.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Tom found a shiny shell.
Tom felt happy.
Tom showed the shell to his friends, the crabs.
The crabs liked it too.
They played around the shell.
They made funny shapes.
Tom felt lucky to have nice friends and a special shell.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Tom the found a shiny shell by the . He was very happy because the shell was big and . Tom it to his friends, the , who liked it too. They all played around the shell, making funny in the sand. Tom lucky to have such nice and a special to .
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever found something special at the beach?
2. What makes you feel happy?
3. Why do you think friends are important?
4. How do you celebrate when you are happy?
5. What is something beautiful you have seen?
6. Describe a fun game you like to play.
7. What do you do when you feel lucky?
8. Why do animals like turtles have shells?
9. What would you do with a shiny shell?
10. Do you think animals have friends? Why?
11. What do crabs look like?
12. How does playing make you feel?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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