Learning English with Stories: “The Turtle’s Flute”

Hello ABA Friends!

Shall we watch another story today? This story is about a turtle that gets trapped by a greedy man. To find out how she escapes, watch the video!

1. Read and understand the vocabulary
2. Watch the video 

Vocabulary

Folktale – a traditional story.

Banks – the higher ground that is along the edge of a river, stream, etc.

Flute – a musical instrument that is shaped like a thin pipe and that is played by blowing across a hole near one end.

Grabbed – to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms.

Tightly – fitting very close to your body.

Fields – an open area of land without trees or buildings.

 

Tune – a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung.

Wide – opened as far as possible.

Wonder – a feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.

Delighted – made very happy : full of great pleasure or satisfaction.

Clapped – to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once ◊People often clap to show approval or pleasure.

Groaned – to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion.

Stiff – difficult to bend or move.

Cautioned – to warn or tell (someone) about a possible danger, problem, etc.

Raced – to move at a very fast speed.

Strain – to be pulled or stretched in a forceful way. In this case, stretching the ears to hear the sound of the flute.

 

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  1. Thanks so much for sharing. What grades is this suitable to teach for? Can you perhaps share some activities related to this story as well?

    • Hi Sarah!

      I think this would be suitable for 9-12 year olds depending on their level of English.

      Stories are such great ways to get children involved in learning.

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