The Light Quest
You meet a new friend at school who tells you about a mysterious light in the forest. Together, you decide to search for it and discover something magical about friendship and courage.
A free Story Adventure for Young learners at CEFR A2 level. Topic: English.
Story
- You are at school. A new student sits next to you in English class. She smiles and says, 'Hi, how are you?' You answer, 'Hi, I'm fine, thank you. What is your name?' She says, 'My name is Maya. I have something to tell you. Last night I saw a strange light in the forest near school. It was…
- You and Maya go to the forest after school. The trees are tall and green. Maya points to a path. 'The light was near here,' she says. You can see two paths. One path is wide and light. The other path is narrow and dark. Maya looks nervous. 'I am the light in your heart,' you think. 'I can be…
- You find your English teacher, Mrs. Chen. You say, 'Hi, how are you? Can I ask you something?' She smiles and says, 'Hi, I am fine. What is your question?' You tell her about Maya and the light. Mrs. Chen listens carefully. 'That is interesting,' she says. 'You can go with a teacher. Let me come…
- You walk away from Maya without answering. She looks sad. For the rest of the day, you feel a little bad. At home, you think about the light and about Maya. You wonder what she found. The next day at school, Maya sits with other students. She does not talk to you. You missed a chance to make a new…
- You and Maya walk on the wide, light path. The sun shines through the trees. After ten minutes, you see something amazing. There is a beautiful garden with many flowers. In the middle of the garden, you see a light. It is not a person. It is a big, bright crystal that reflects the sun. 'Wow!' Maya…
- You and Maya walk on the narrow, dark path. It is cold and quiet. You walk for a long time but do not find anything. The path becomes very dark. Maya is scared. 'I think we should go back,' she says. You agree. You both return to school, but you feel disappointed. You did not find the light, and…
- You, Maya, and Mrs. Chen walk into the forest together. Mrs. Chen is kind and knows the forest well. She says, 'I am the light in your heart that helps you be brave.' You feel safe and happy. After a short walk, you see a beautiful waterfall with a rainbow. The rainbow creates a bright light across…
- You and Maya stand at a fork in the forest. Maya looks at you and says, 'I am not sure which way. What do you think?' You think about the adventure. The left path has many flowers. The right path has tall trees and a stream. Both paths look interesting but different. Maya waits for your answer.…
Vocabulary
- Hi, how are you
- Your name
- light
Printable worksheet
This Story Adventure comes with a free printable worksheet: 1 part 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 Core sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Remember the story · Circle the right answer.
Part 1: Remember the story
Circle the right answer.
- What does Maya say about the light? a) The light is very small b) The light was in her house c) The light was near the forest path d) The light disappeared yesterday
- What does Mrs. Chen decide to do? a) She asks you to write about it instead b) She comes with you and Maya to the forest c) She says the light is not real d) She tells you to go home
- How does Maya feel when you walk away? a) She is angry b) She is happy c) She is excited d) She is sad