Simple Past Stories

Grammar Stories

High Beg
All ages
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read three stories that use the simple past in context. They answer comprehension questions and respond to questions about themselves using the simple past.

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Focus

foundational
reading
grammar
simple past
regular verbs
irregular verbs
time markers
interpretive

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