WE MET WHEN WE WERE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 This topic is about sharing memories of childhood friendships and experiences. Students will practice using the past tense to talk about when and how they met their friends, describe past events, and express feelings about those memories. It encourages building vocabulary related to school and childhood.

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GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple for Actions in the Past

The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions or events.

• We met in elementary school.
• I played soccer with my friends.

Form:

• Positive: Subject + past verb + object (She studied math.)
• Negative: Subject + didn’t + base verb (He didn’t like school.)
• Question: Did + subject + base verb? (Did you enjoy elementary school?)

2. Time Expressions in the Past

Use expressions like when, in those days, and back then to indicate the past.

• We became friends when we were six years old.
• In those days, we played outside a lot.

3. Conjunctions for Linking Ideas

• When: Used to talk about two events happening in the same period. (We met when we were kids.)
• Because: Used to explain reasons. (We became friends because we were in the same class.)

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VOCABULARY

1. Elementary school: The first stage of formal education for young children. (We met in elementary school.)
2. Friendship: The relationship between friends. (Our friendship started in second grade.)
3. Recess: A break time during school hours. (We played games during recess.)
4. Classmate: A person in the same class. (My best friend was my classmate.)
5. Playground: An outdoor area for children to play. (We spent hours in the playground.)
6. Chalkboard: A blackboard used in classrooms. (The teacher wrote on the chalkboard.)
7. Homework: School assignments done at home. (We always did our homework together.)
8. Best friend: Your closest friend. (She became my best friend in elementary school.)
9. Teacher: A person who teaches students. (Our teacher was very kind.)
10. Memories: Things remembered from the past. (I have great memories of those days.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• We became friends because...
• Do you remember when...?
• Those were the best days!
• I’ll never forget our time in elementary school.
• Back then, we used to...
• Our teacher always said...
• We shared everything, even our lunch!

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. We met in elementary school and became best friends.
2. Our teacher always encouraged us to work together.
3. We used to play games during recess.

Negative Sentences

1. We didn’t fight; we always got along well.
2. I didn’t enjoy math class, but I loved art class.
3. My friend didn’t like sports back then.

Questions

1. Where did you meet your best friend?
2. Did you enjoy elementary school?
3. What games did you play during recess?

Answers

1. I met my best friend in elementary school.
2. Yes, I had a lot of fun in school.
3. We played tag and hide-and-seek.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: Hey, Liam! When did you meet your best friend?
Liam: We met in elementary school, in the third grade.
Emma: That’s so cool! What made you become friends?
Liam: We were both new to the school and didn’t know anyone.
Emma: What did you two do for fun back then?
Liam: We played soccer during recess and shared snacks. What about you?
Emma: I met my best friend in first grade. We loved drawing and making crafts.
Liam: Those were the best days, weren’t they?
Emma: Absolutely!

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READING

"My First Best Friend"

I met my first best friend, Sarah, when we were in elementary school. It was our first day in the second grade, and I was nervous. Sarah sat next to me in class. She had a big smile and said, "Hi, I’m Sarah. What’s your name?"

We quickly became friends. During recess, we played on the swings and made up fun games. We worked on group projects together and even helped each other with homework. Our teacher, Mrs. Brown, always told us we made a great team.

One day, Sarah invited me to her birthday party. We had so much fun playing games and eating cake. That day, I realized how important she was to me. Even though we don’t go to the same school anymore, we still keep in touch and talk about the good old days.

I’ll never forget how our friendship started. Sarah was the best part of my elementary school experience.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: When did the writer meet Sarah?
   A: The writer met Sarah in the second grade.

2. Q: How did Sarah and the writer become friends?
   A: Sarah sat next to the writer and introduced herself with a smile.

3. Q: What did they do during recess?
   A: They played on the swings and made up games.

4. Q: What did their teacher say about them?
   A: Their teacher said they made a great team.

5. Q: Do Sarah and the writer still keep in touch?
   A: Yes, they still keep in touch and talk about their memories.