A1: Mr. Ping Pong and the Big Jump Rope
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Read a funny A1 story about trying something new. Follow the story scenes, answer simple questions, and then act the gym role play with a partner.
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Introduction
Read a funny A1 story about trying something new.
Follow the story scenes, answer simple questions, and then act the gym role play with a partner.
This is a short school story.
Mr. Ping Pong is good at table tennis.
He likes to win, and he talks like a champion.
But one day, the class uses a big jump rope.
Mr. Ping Pong learns that a new thing can be hard at first.
Read each scene first.
When you see the role play, choose two roles and act it with a partner.
What sport or game are you good at?
Is it easy to try a new thing in front of people?
What can you say when a friend needs help?
Introduction
Read a A1 story about trying something new. Follow the story scenes, answer simple questions, and then act the play with a
This is a short school story. is good at He likes to win, and he talks like a But one day, the class uses a big that a new thing can be hard at first.
Read each first. When you see the play, two and act it with a
Warm-up: What or game are you good at? Is it to try a new thing in of people? What can you say when a friend needs help?
Reading
is at school. He is very good at day, he his like a
Check your understanding
What sport is Mr. Ping Pong good at?
You can start like this: I think...
He says, "Move, please. A is coming." Some students Some students think he is wants to win game. When he wins, he When he he says, "The is bad," or "The is
He does not like to say, "You played well."
On the class goes to the The teacher has a very long Two students the and turn it
Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.
Some students are Some students are He says, "This is It is only a
A student named Haru looks at him. Haru says, "Big needs too."
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What does Haru say the big rope needs?
You can start like this: I think...
his He says, is my best friend."
The teacher and says, You can try first."
The
Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.
the He wants to jump in, but the looks Then he
Smack.
The hits his and stops. Some students Pong's face is red. He says, "The is too low."
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What happens when Mr. Ping Pong tries two times?
You can start like this: I think...
He tries again. This time, he waits too long. The hits his back.
Smack.
Now the is is He says, "This is is a real
Haru Haru says, "You do not have to be on the first try."
looks away. He is not only at the He is too. He is to look He is that people will not think he is special.
The teacher says, "Watch the Listen to the
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What does the teacher tell Mr. Ping Pong to do?
You can start like this: I think...
The again.
Whoosh. Step.
Whoosh. Step.
Whoosh. Step.
watches. He listens. The is like music. In he also waits for the right time. Maybe the big is not
says "One more try."
This time, he does not talk He watches the His move a little.
Haru says, "Now."
in.
Jump.
The goes under his
Jump.
It goes under his again.
The students and "One! Two! Three! Four!"
a and the back with his
Tap.
Everyone says,
out of the He is but he He says, "Big is not It needs practice, and maybe help."
Check your understanding
What does Mr. Ping Pong learn?
You can start like this: I think...
Role Play: Try the Big Rope
- Situation
Two students act the
- Host job
Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.
Two students act the
Two students act the One student is Haru. One student is Read the Then change one
practice:
Haru: Are you
Yes. I can do this.
Haru: Watch the Listen to the
It looks
Haru: Do not Wait.
Tell me when.
Haru: Now.
Jump. I did it!
Haru: Good job. Try two more
One. Two. This is hard, but it is fun.
Haru: Do you want the too?
Yes. it please.
Haru: Here it comes.
Tap. I can jump and hit.
Haru: You have good
Thank you. Your help was good too.
Summary
is and But he can change a little. At first, he at the big Then he listens, tries again, and help.
The story a simple lesson: a new thing can feel but practice and help make it You do not have to be on the first try.
Practice
What sport is Mr. Ping Pong good at?
He is good at table tennis.
What can a good winner say after a game?
What does Haru say the big rope needs?
Haru says it needs timing.
What new activity is hard for you at first?
What happens when Mr. Ping Pong tries two times?
The rope hits his foot, and then it hits his back.
What can people say after a mistake?
What does the teacher tell Mr. Ping Pong to do?
The teacher tells him to watch the rope and listen to the beat.
Who helps you when you feel nervous?
What does Mr. Ping Pong learn?
He learns that big jump rope needs rhythm, timing, practice, and help.
What do you want to practice little by little?
What does Haru tell Mr. Ping Pong to do?
Haru tells him to watch the rope, listen to the beat, and wait.
Practice the gym scene.
Then change the sport, the number of jumps, or the helper.
Summary
Mr. Ping Pong is proud, funny, and sometimes difficult.
But he can change a little.
At first, he laughs at the big rope.
Then he misses, listens, tries again, and accepts help.
The story teaches a simple lesson: a new thing can feel scary, but practice and help make it easier.
You do not have to be perfect on the first try.
Final Reflection
is and But he can change a little.
At first, he at the big Then he listens, tries again, and help.
The story a simple lesson: a new thing can feel but practice and help make it You do not have to be on the first try.
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