Lesson 13
Today’s lesson is 166 words.
Greetings
Good morning, students! Tell us a story about your week so far.
News
Article 1: The American actress Cicely Tyson died at the age of 96. During her career in Hollywood, Cicely Tyson won a Tony, Emmy, and Oscar (one of the most prestigious awards for actors & actresses).
Verb spotlight: to win!
| Verb: to win | Present | Present Participle/Gerund | Past |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I win | I am winning | I won the championship. |
| You | You win | You are winning | You won a prize at the fair. |
| He/she | He wins | He is winning | She won the chance to meet Beyonce. |
| We | We win | We are winning | We won the story competition. |
| They | They win | They are winning | They won $50. |
Travel
One day I would like to visit Bora Bora. It is a small South Pacific island in French Polynesia just north of Tahiti. The place is world renowned for its scuba diving and surrounding coral reefs. Many people go to its resorts for honeymoons.
Bora Bora is also a popular luxury resort destination where some guest bungalows are perched over the water on stilts.
Conversation
Sick // unwell // ill: I am feeling sick. I think I ate some bad food that is making me ill.
Happy // Excited : I feel happy right now. I’m really excited to go on vacation!
Disappointed // Let down: I am really disappointed that we lost the soccer game. I feel like I let my teammates down.
Writing Prompt
Prompt: How are you feeling at this moment in your life? Describe your emotions.
Class Discussion
“What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!”