Nobody knew where they were

Nobody knew where they were

Lesson 69 - 70 / Writing

​Close-up textbook page 92-93

​Unit 7 / English Book 2

​Success Criteria:

​By the end of the lesson, I will be able to:

​a) complete 8 sentences with the correct form of the verbs given.

​b) State True or False for 5 statements given.

​c) Circle 10 correct words in the example story.

​d) State True or False based on the example story read.

​e) Complete the plan for the example story.

​f) Match the sentences given using Useful Expressions.

​g) Plan and write a story beginning with a sentence "Nobody knew where they were" in not less than 100 words.

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How would you feel if you were trapped in the darkest cave?

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​Task B:

Read the writing task below. Choose True or False for each statements that follow.

Multiple Choice

The story will involve several people.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It will be about a frightening situation.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Someone must die in the story.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You can begin the story any way you like.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The story will probably have suspense.

• True

• False

​Task C

​Read the example story and circle the correct words.

Multiple Choice

Everyone was scared to death. They were trapped in the darkest cave they _____________ after getting lost on a school trip.

• had ever seen

• ever seen

Multiple Choice

The students ___________ loudly as pieces of rock fell to the ground.

• had screamed

• were  screaming

Multiple Choice

Luckily, no one _______ injured.

• was

• was  being

Multiple Choice

Toby had never been in such an extreme situation before, but he __________ very calm.

• had been keeping

• kept

Multiple Choice

All of a sudden, he _________ that he had his mobile phone.

• remembered

• was remembering

Multiple Choice

His teacher told everyone to leave their phones in the tent but Toby _______ to secretly bring his.

• decided

• had decided

Multiple Choice

As quick as lightning, Toby _______ to his bag and found the phone.

• was running

• ran

Multiple Choice

He called his mum and ________ the situation.

• explained

• had explained

Multiple Choice

"Don't worry", she said "Rescue teams are already looking for you". Toby smiled and immediately ________ everyone the good news.

• told

• was telling

​Task D

​Read the model story again and choose True or False.

Multiple Choice

The writer hasn't used the given sentence properly.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The story describes why everyone was so scared.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Narrative tenses have been used.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The writer uses special phrases to create suspense.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

By the end of the story, the students are completely safe.

• True

• False

​Task E

​Complete the plan for the example story with the following sentences.

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 1

• Describe how the plan is carried out and what happens next.

• Describe the scene and give more details.

• Introduce the main character and plan of action.

• Use the sentence you were given and say where the story is set.

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 2

• Describe how the plan is carried out and what happens next.

• Describe the scene and give more details.

• Introduce the main character and plan of action.

• Use the sentence you were given and say where the story is set.

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 3

• Describe how the plan is carried out and what happens next.

• Describe the scene and give more details.

• Introduce the main character and plan of action.

• Use the sentence you were given and say where the story is set.

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 4

• Describe how the plan is carried out and what happens next.

• Describe the scene and give more details.

• Introduce the main character and plan of action.

• Use the sentence you were given and say where the story is set.

​Task F

​Match 1-6 with a-f to make sentences using some of the Useful Expressions.

Multiple Choice

As quick as

• sign of a rescue team.

• time on, they knew they only had each other.

• lightning, she ran to the car.

• plan that would save them.

• point the ambulance turned up.

Multiple Choice

From that

• sign of a rescue team.

• time on, they knew they only had each other.

• lightning, she ran to the car.

• plan that would save them.

• point the ambulance turned up.

Multiple Choice

There was no

• sign of a rescue team.

• time on, they knew they only had each other.

• lightning, she ran to the car.

• plan that would save them.

• point the ambulance turned up.

Multiple Choice

Then, she thought of a 

• sign of a rescue team.

• time on, they knew they only had each other.

• lightning, she ran to the car.

• plan that would save them.

• point the ambulance turned up.

Multiple Choice

At that

• sign of a rescue team.

• time on, they knew they only had each other.

• lightning, she ran to the car.

• plan that would save them.

• point the ambulance turned up.

​Task G

​Read the Exam Close-up and the Exam Task. Then make a plan for your story.

Open Ended

Exam task: Write a story that begin with "Nobody knew where they were" in not less than 100 words.