LISTENING STORIES

Listening Stories

Listen to a short illustrated story, answer comprehension questions, complete a dictation, and retell the events.

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10 LESSONS • 30 MINUTES EACH

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01The Lost Wallet02The Missed Train03The Surprise Birthday04A Rainy-Day Rescue05The New Neighbor06The Forgotten Lunch07The Museum Mystery08The Helpful Taxi Driver09A Night Under the Stars10Story Listening Review11The Delayed Package12The Wrong Classroom13The Broken Bicycle14The Community Garden15The Missing Recipe16The Library Notice17The Surprise Visitor18The Power Outage19The Volunteer Day20The Final Announcement
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 01 • 25 MINUTES

The Lost Wallet

Today I can: understand a story about finding and returning something..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
city park
bench
wallet
ID card
police station
owner

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the lost wallet.

A Can you use park in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about park. Can you tell me about bench?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
park
bench
wallet
ID card
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the lost wallet.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 02 • 25 MINUTES

The Missed Train

Today I can: follow events and time clues at a station..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
platform number
train ticket
delayed
announcement
next train
reach the station

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the missed train.

A Can you use platform in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about platform. Can you tell me about ticket?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
platform
ticket
late
announcement
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the missed train.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 03 • 25 MINUTES

The Surprise Birthday

Today I can: identify people, plans, and reactions..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
birthday
invitation
cake
surprise
guest
birthday gift

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the surprise birthday.

A Can you use birthday in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about birthday. Can you tell me about invitation?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
birthday
invitation
cake
surprise
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the surprise birthday.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 04 • 25 MINUTES

A Rainy-Day Rescue

Today I can: listen for problems, actions, and results..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
rain
share an umbrella
puppy
wet
help
safe

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about a rainy-day rescue.

A Can you use rain in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about rain. Can you tell me about umbrella?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
rain
umbrella
puppy
wet
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about a rainy-day rescue.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 05 • 25 MINUTES

The New Neighbor

Today I can: understand introductions and neighborhood details..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
neighbor
apartment
move in
welcome basket
building
friendly

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the new neighbor.

A Can you use neighbor in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about neighbor. Can you tell me about apartment?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
neighbor
apartment
move in
welcome
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the new neighbor.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 06 • 25 MINUTES

The Forgotten Lunch

Today I can: follow a simple school-day problem and solution..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
lunch box
forgot
no lunch
share
cafeteria
thankful

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the forgotten lunch.

A Can you use lunch box in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about lunch box. Can you tell me about forgot?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
lunch box
forgot
hungry
share
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the forgotten lunch.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 07 • 25 MINUTES

The Museum Mystery

Today I can: use descriptive clues to follow a mystery..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
museum
vase
missing
clue
guard
discover

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the museum mystery.

A Can you use museum in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about museum. Can you tell me about vase?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
museum
vase
missing
clue
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the museum mystery.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 08 • 25 MINUTES

The Helpful Taxi Driver

Today I can: listen for destinations, directions, and kindness..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
taxi driver
driver
address
traffic jam
shortcut
kind

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about the helpful taxi driver.

A Can you use taxi in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about taxi. Can you tell me about driver?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
taxi
driver
address
traffic
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about the helpful taxi driver.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 09 • 25 MINUTES

A Night Under the Stars

Today I can: understand a camping story in sequence..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
tent
campfire
forest
stars
sound
morning

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about a night under the stars.

A Can you use tent in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about tent. Can you tell me about campfire?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
tent
campfire
forest
stars
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about a night under the stars.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
LISTENING STORIES • LESSON 10 • 25 MINUTES

Story Listening Review

Today I can: review sequence, detail, and retelling skills..

1 Start · 2m  2 Picture Words · 5m  3 Listen · 4m  4 A/B Gaps · 4m  5 English · 3m  6 Chant · 2m  7 Role-play · 3m  8 Check · 2m

1LET’S START

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

Look at the main illustration. Describe the people, place, and action. What do you already know?

2PICTURE WORDS

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
first
next
then
finally
detail
summary

3LISTEN & SAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

A What are we learning today?

B We’re learning about story listening review.

A Can you use first in a sentence?

B Yes. Let’s practice together.

4FILL THE GAPS & SWITCH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

PART A

PART B

5EASY ENGLISH

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
Model: I can talk about first. Can you tell me about next?

My sentence: ____________________________________

6CHANT TOGETHER

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.
first
next
then
finally
English practice—I can do!

7FREE ROLE-PLAY

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.

STUDENT A

Ask three questions about story listening review.

STUDENT B

Answer in full sentences and ask one follow-up question.

8QUICK CHECK

STUDENT INSTRUCTION Follow the activity and speak every answer aloud.