The Kindness Chain
You discover that small acts of kindness create unexpected ripple effects. Follow your choices as you navigate moments where helping others—even when it's difficult—changes everything.
A free Story Adventure for Teens at CEFR B2 level. Topic: RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS.
Story
- You arrived at school on Monday morning feeling excited about the week ahead. As you walked through the corridor, you noticed your classmate Marcus sitting alone on a bench, looking upset. His best friend Kai had apparently given him the cold shoulder all weekend after a misunderstanding. Marcus…
- You sat down beside Marcus, and he seemed relieved that someone was finally willing to listen. He explained that last Friday, Kai had accused him of doing something behind his back—spreading rumors about Kai's new relationship. Marcus insisted it wasn't true, but Kai refused to believe him. As…
- You decided that getting involved wasn't your responsibility, so you walked past Marcus without stopping. Throughout the day, you tried not to think about him sitting alone. By Wednesday, you learned that Marcus and Kai's friendship had completely fallen apart. They were now at each other's throats…
- You sent Kai a casual message asking if everything was okay, and he responded that he was fine but didn't want to discuss it. You tried a different approach by asking him to meet you at the café after school so you could pick his brains about the situation. Kai was hesitant but agreed. When you met…
- You found Kai during lunch and asked him to talk privately. You explained everything Marcus had told you, emphasizing that someone else had actually spread the rumors. Kai listened, and you could see the realization dawning on his face. He felt terrible about how he'd treated his best friend…
- Marcus thought the letter idea was perfect. He spent that evening carefully writing to Kai, explaining everything and apologizing for any way he might have contributed to the misunderstanding. You offered to help him edit it, making sure his message was clear and sincere. Two days later, Kai read…
- You told Marcus that sometimes friendships need time to cool down before reconciliation is possible. Marcus seemed to accept your advice, though you could see he was still hurting. Two weeks passed, and the situation between Marcus and Kai remained frozen. They avoided each other in the corridors,…
- You arranged for Marcus and Kai to meet you at the school library after classes. When they saw each other, there was an awkward moment, but Kai immediately began apologizing. He explained that he had made a huge mistake by not trusting Marcus, and he had discovered who actually spread the rumors.…
Vocabulary
- give someone the cold shoulder
- lend someone a hand
- do something behind someone's back
- stick your neck out for someone
- at each other's throats
- pick his brains
- be all ears
- pull someone's leg
Printable worksheet
This Story Adventure comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Remember the story · Answer in a full sentence.
- A new ending · Write a new ending for the story. Use three story words.
Part 1: Remember the story
Answer in a full sentence.
- Why was Marcus sitting alone on the bench?
- Who actually spread the rumors about Kai?
- What happened to Marcus and Kai's friendship by Wednesday?