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Lesson 10 — A Special Invitation
📖Part 1: The Theatre Trip
It's Monday afternoon. School is over. Peter, Amy, Alejandro, and Mishiko are walking to the school gate.
"What are you doing this weekend?" asks Amy.
"I'm playing video games on Saturday," says Peter.
"I'm visiting my grandmother," says Mishiko.
Suddenly, Mr. Parker calls them. "Wait! I have exciting news!"
The students stop and turn around.
"This Saturday, our class is going to the theatre!" says Mr. Parker.
"The theatre? What's that?" asks Peter.
"It's a place where actors perform shows on a stage," explains Mr. Parker.
"Like a movie?" asks Mishiko.
"No, it's live! Real people are performing in front of you," says Mr. Parker.
"What show are we watching?" asks Alejandro.
"It's a musical called 'Reaching for the Stars.' It's about four performers in a talent contest," says Mr. Parker.
"Is it in English?" asks Mishiko nervously.
"Yes, but don't worry. There are subtitles," says Mr. Parker.
"What are the performers doing in the show?" asks Peter.
"They're singing, dancing, and showing their talents," says Mr. Parker.
"What time are we going?" asks Alejandro.
"We're meeting at the school at 10:00 on Saturday morning. The show starts at 11:00," says Mr. Parker.
The students walk home together, talking about Saturday.
"What are you wearing to the theatre?" asks Amy.
"I'm wearing my nice dress," says Amy.
"I'm wearing jeans and a shirt," says Peter.
"I'm wearing my black pants and a jacket," says Alejandro.
"I'm looking forward to Saturday!" says Mishiko.
📌Present Continuous – Actions Happening Now
⭐ Important Notes
- Use present continuous for actions happening now.
- Structure: subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.
- Use am with I, is with he/she/it, are with you/we/they.
- Use contractions: I'm, he's, they're.
📚 Examples from the Story
“I'm playing video games.”
“I'm visiting my grandmother.”
“We're meeting at 10:00.”
“What are you wearing?”
⚠ Common Mistakes
❌ I playing video games.
✅ I am playing video games.
❌ I'm danceing.
✅ I'm dancing.
❌ I'm liking music.
✅ I like music.
📌How to Form -ing Verbs
⭐ Important Notes
- Most verbs: add -ing (play → playing).
- Verbs ending in -e: remove e + add -ing (dance → dancing).
- Short verbs (CVC pattern): double last letter (sit → sitting).
📚 Examples from the Story
“sing → singing”
“dance → dancing”
“run → running”
📌Special Activity – Watch the Musical
⭐ Important Notes
- The musical is called 'Reaching for the Stars.'
- The Puppetmaster introduces the performers.
- Chuky is clever and funny but feels lonely.
- Winnie Poo is clumsy but resilient.
- Watch with subtitles if needed.
📌Self-Assessment
⭐ Important Notes
- I can use present continuous.
- I know theatre vocabulary.
- I watched Part 1 of the musical.
- I understand Chuky and Winnie Poo.
🗣Vocabulary
{"word":"theatre","definition":"A building where actors perform shows"}{"word":"stage","definition":"The platform where actors perform"}{"word":"performer","definition":"A person who sings, acts or dances"}{"word":"show","definition":"A performance"}{"word":"musical","definition":"A show with singing and dancing"}{"word":"audience","definition":"People who watch a show"}{"word":"ticket","definition":"Paper that allows entry"}{"word":"costume","definition":"Special clothes worn in a show"}{"word":"talent","definition":"A special ability"}{"word":"contest","definition":"A competition"}{"word":"dream","definition":"A strong wish or goal"}{"word":"excited","definition":"Very happy and enthusiastic"}