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The Dragon in the Red Pyramid
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High Beginner (A1 High) Academic CEFR A1

The Dragon in the Red Pyramid

Mia and her friend Ben walk in the hot desert. They see a big pyramid. It is red and old. They want to find a secret door. They find a small door and go in.Inside, they see a big dragon. The dragon ha...

Duration

5 min read

Length

120 words

Story

3 paragraphs

Story Excerpt

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Paragraphs 1–2 of 3

Mia and her friend Ben walk in the hot desert. They see a big pyramid. It is red and old. They want to find a secret door. They find a small door and go in.

Inside, they see a big dragon. The dragon has red eyes and big teeth. It breathes fire! Mia and Ben run fast. They hide behind a big stone. Ben says, "We must work together." Mia says, "Yes! You go left, and I go right." They throw rocks at the dragon. The dragon is angry, but it is also scared.

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Educational Objectives

Story Details

Grammar focus and learning objectives covered in this story.

Grammar Level

A1 · Present Simple, Imperative, Conjunctions (and, but)

Learning Outcomes

  • read and understand a simple story about a dragon in a pyramid.
  • use present simple verbs to describe actions.
  • give simple commands using the imperative.
  • connect ideas with 'and' and 'but'.

Grammar Focus

Present Simple: subject + verb

Use the present simple to talk about actions that happen now or facts.

“ They see a big pyramid.
Tip: For he, she, it, add -s to the verb.
Imperative: verb + object

Use the imperative to give commands or instructions.

“ You go left, and I go right.
Tip: Start with the verb and do not use a subject.
Conjunctions: and, but

Use 'and' to add information and 'but' to show contrast.

“ The dragon is angry, but it is also scared.
Tip: Put a comma before 'but' when joining two clauses.

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