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Build the story together

Describe the image. Tell us what happened.

Invent a short story based on your assigned picture. Explain the people’s feelings and what happened before or after this moment.

1. 1 · Look and planDiscuss the picture and agree on a story.
2. 2 · Write and sendAny teammate can edit the shared text. Submit the version you will present.
3. 3 · Tell your storyThe teacher starts when every team has submitted. Then editing closes.

Include in your story: looks, seems or looks like; a feeling and its cause (-ed / -ing); I think, I guess or perhaps; and at least one phrasal verb.

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Describe what you see with looks, seems or looks like. Use feelings, possible causes and your own ideas to build the story.

Appearance

She looks nervous. ◖))

General impression

She seems relieved. ◖))

Looks like + noun

He looks like a volunteer. ◖))

Looks like + complete idea

It looks like he needs help. ◖))

Feeling

I feel bored. ◖))

Cause

The instructions are confusing. ◖))

Opinion

I think she is worried. ◖))

A guess

I guess he is waiting for a friend. ◖))

A possibility

Perhaps she needs more time. ◖))

Another possibility

Maybe she is tired. ◖))

Phrasal verbs you could use

cheer up ◖))

Animarse / animar a alguien

calm down ◖))

Calmarse

open up ◖))

Abrirse y hablar de los sentimientos

fit in ◖))

Encajar / sentirse integrado

get along with ◖))

Llevarse bien con

reach out to ◖))

Contactar para ofrecer o pedir ayuda

stand up for ◖))

Defender / apoyar

look up to ◖))

Admirar / respetar

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