Grade 8, real conversations
Telling a Story
First, then, suddenly, finally! Asking questions, ordering at a café, giving directions, making plans, telling a story and sharing opinions.
The rule in one line
First, … · Then, … · After that, … · Suddenly, … · Finally, …
What is in this lesson
- Short steps8 steps with pictures, sound and instant feedback.
- Chalkboard trickStory mountain: a picture on the board that makes the rule easy to remember.
- Notes to copyA short note for the exercise book, made for the Sri Lankan classroom.
- Sinhala and Tamil helpPress and hold any English word to see its meaning.
Practise it with games
After the lesson, students pick a game and choose “Telling a Story”. Every question in the game then uses this lesson, at their grade.
- Echo ParrotListen to the parrot, then say it just like him!
- Chat with VerbyHave a real conversation — tap or SAY your answers!
- Shout It Out!Find the missing word and SHOUT it into the mic!
- Say It StarUse your voice! Speak the sentence like a superstar!
More lessons: real conversations
- Asking QuestionsWhat, where, when, who, why, howGrade 7
- At the CaféOrder food and drinks like a proGrade 7
- Finding the WayAsk for and give directionsGrade 7
- Making PlansInvite, say yes or no, time & placeGrade 8
- Sharing OpinionsI think…, I agree, because…Grade 9
- The Talk Show FinalBoss level! Talk, chat and answer like a starGrade 9
Questions parents ask
Which grade learns Telling a Story?
In English Genius it is a Grade 8 lesson, in the real conversations topic. Students in any later grade can open it again to revise.
How do students practise Telling a Story?
With games: they choose this lesson inside any of 45 games, so every question uses it. There is also a short note to copy into the exercise book.
How much does it cost?
7 days of everything for Rs. 100, then from Rs. 750 a month.
Try everything for 7 days for Rs. 100
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