Language Programs

Week 1: Introduction to Story Elements

Focus:

• Learn basic story components: characters, settings, and events.
• Practice describing people, places, and objects.

Key Vocabulary and Phrases:

• Χαρούμενος/η ("happy"), Σπίτι ("house"), Φίλος ("friend").
• Υπάρχει ένας σκύλος στο πάρκο. ("There is a dog in the park.")

Activities:

• Create a list of characters and their traits.
• Write simple sentences describing a setting (e.g., "Το σχολείο είναι μεγάλο." - "The school is big.").

Week 2: Writing Simple Sentences and Sequencing Events

Focus:

• Practice writing sentences to describe actions and events.
• Learn connectors like και ("and"), μετά ("then"), and αλλά ("but").

Key Vocabulary and Phrases:

• Παίζω ("play"), Τρέχω ("run"), Πηγαίνω ("go").
• Μετά το σχολείο, τρέχω στο πάρκο. ("After school, I run to the park.")

Activities:

• Write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) about a daily activity.
• Sequence three pictures and write a sentence for each.

Week 3: Building a Short Story

Focus:

• Combine learned vocabulary and sentences to write a simple story.
• Focus on beginning, middle, and end.

Key Vocabulary and Phrases:

• Μια μέρα... ("One day..."), Στο τέλος... ("In the end...").
• Η Μαρία βρήκε ένα κουτάβι στο δάσος. ("Maria found a puppy in the forest.")

Activities:

• Use a set of pictures to write a simple 5–7 sentence story.
• Pair activity: One student starts a story, and the other continues it.

Week 4: Sharing and Polishing Stories

Focus:

• Revise and share stories with classmates.
• Practice reading and storytelling.

Activities:

• Group activity: Read stories aloud and give feedback.
• Final project: Write a short story (8–10 sentences) and illustrate it.

What’s Included

• Story Templates: Pre-designed prompts and outlines for practice.
• Visual Aids: Pictures to inspire creative storytelling.
• Audio Support: Listen to native speakers narrate simple stories.