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The Lion in the Big Treehouse
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Beginner (A1 Low) General Reading CEFR A1

The Lion in the Big Treehouse

Leo is a big lion. He lives in a giant treehouse. The treehouse is in a tall tree. Leo loves his treehouse. He is very happy.One day, Leo breaks a window. He is scared. His friend Mia comes. Mia asks,...

Duration

5 min read

Length

93 words

Story

3 paragraphs

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Leo is a big lion. He lives in a giant treehouse. The treehouse is in a tall tree. Leo loves his treehouse. He is very happy.

One day, Leo breaks a window. He is scared. His friend Mia comes. Mia asks, "What happened?" Leo says, "I do not know." Mia is sad. She likes the treehouse too.

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Educational Objectives

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Grammar focus and learning objectives covered in this story.

Grammar Level

A1 · Present Simple, Past Simple, prepositions of place

Learning Outcomes

  • Read and understand a short story about a lion and his treehouse.
  • Recognise and use the present simple to talk about facts.
  • Recognise and use the past simple to talk about past actions.
  • Use prepositions of place like 'in' to say where things are.
  • Answer simple questions about the story.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple: subject + verb(-s)

We use the present simple to talk about facts and things that are always true. For he, she, or it, we add -s to the verb.

“ Leo is a big lion.
Tip: Remember to add -s to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.
Past Simple: subject + verb-ed (regular verbs)

We use the past simple to talk about actions that happened in the past. For regular verbs, we add -ed.

“ Leo breaks a window.
Tip: For irregular verbs like 'break', the past form is 'broke', not 'breaked'.
Prepositions of place: in, on, at

We use prepositions like 'in' to show where something is. 'In' is used for enclosed spaces.

“ He lives in a giant treehouse.
Tip: Use 'in' for big places like cities, countries, and rooms.

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