1The Problem: Read the red card. This is your bad situation!
2The Element: Read the yellow card. This is the random thing involved.
3Connect: Create a crazy excuse using BOTH cards!
"Sorry I'm late (Problem), a Ninja (Element) stole my shoes!"
Goal: Linking words (because, so, due to) and Past Continuous/Simple.
- Creative Writing: Use as a prompt for a short funny story.
- Roleplay: Student A is the Boss/Teacher, Student B makes the excuse.
- Grammar: Focus on "I couldn't... because..." structures.