Picture Stories: Language and Literacy Activities for Beginners, 1st edition

Introduction

1. 1⁄2 Cup A man puts too much soap in a washing machine.

2. 911 A woman calls this number when her baby swallows poison.

3. Checkout Counter A woman pays for her groceries in a supermarket.

4. Dr. Lee A man is embarrassed when he discovers his doctor is a woman.

5. Exact Change A man needs change for a dollar to ride the bus.

6. Four-Day Job A man loses his new job after going to work late.

7. Gas A woman forgets to turn off the gas.

8. Midnight A woman encounters a stranger at a bus stop after work.

9. The Neighbor’s Kitchen A woman is invited to have a cup of coffee by a neighbor.

10. Numbers A man has difficulty following directions.

11. One Day’s Work The wife works in a factory and her husband works at home.

12. Pay Phone A man’s suitcase is stolen while he makes a telephone call.

13. Pickles A woman opens a jar of pickles in a supermarket.

14. The Shower A man uses the bathtub improperly and water leaks downstairs.

15. Small Fire A man runs downstairs to report a fire to his boss.

16. The Wrong Message A woman’s message to her friend is delivered incorrectly.

Teacher’s Notes

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