Chapter 38
Storytelling: Narrating Past Events
38.1 Introduction
Storytelling means telling someone about something that happened in the past. We use the simple past tense to narrate events clearly.
In this chapter, you will learn how to start a story, explain events in order, and end a story confidently in English.
38.2 Structure of a Simple Story
- Beginning – When and where it happened
- Middle – What happened next
- Ending – Result or lesson
38.3 50 Common Storytelling Sentences (Past Tense)
- 1. Once upon a time, there was a boy.
- 2. Last year, I visited my village.
- 3. Yesterday, I met my old friend.
- 4. One day, something strange happened.
- 5. We planned a trip last month.
- 6. First, we reached the station.
- 7. Then, we boarded the train.
- 8. After that, it started raining.
- 9. Suddenly, the lights went off.
- 10. We waited patiently.
- 11. I felt very scared.
- 12. Everyone was silent.
- 13. The teacher entered the class.
- 14. He explained everything clearly.
- 15. We understood the lesson.
- 16. I helped a stranger yesterday.
- 17. She lost her bag.
- 18. We searched everywhere.
- 19. Finally, we found it.
- 20. Everyone felt relieved.
- 21. Last Sunday was special.
- 22. My family gathered together.
- 23. We cooked food together.
- 24. We shared many stories.
- 25. We enjoyed a lot.
- 26. I woke up early.
- 27. I missed my bus.
- 28. I felt worried.
- 29. A kind man helped me.
- 30. I reached on time.
- 31. The match started late.
- 32. Our team played well.
- 33. We won the match.
- 34. Everyone cheered loudly.
- 35. It was a happy moment.
- 36. I learned an important lesson.
- 37. Mistakes taught me a lot.
- 38. I promised to improve.
- 39. I never forgot that day.
- 40. It changed my life.
- 41. We returned home safely.
- 42. Everyone was tired.
- 43. We slept peacefully.
- 44. It was an unforgettable day.
- 45. I smiled while remembering it.
- 46. The incident taught me honesty.
- 47. I will always remember it.
- 48. That was my experience.
- 49. This is how it ended.
- 50. Thank you for listening.
38.4 Worksheet — Practice Storytelling
Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks
- Yesterday, I ______ my friend.
- We ______ a trip last year.
- Finally, we ______ home.
- met
- planned
- returned
Section 2 — Arrange in Order
- Finally → Then → First
- Returned → Started → Reached
- First → Then → Finally
- Started → Reached → Returned
Section 3 — Make Sentences
- Start a story.
- End a story.
- Last year, something interesting happened.
- This is how the story ended.
Section 4 — True or False
- Storytelling uses past tense. (True / False)
- Stories should have sequence. (True / False)
- Stories cannot teach lessons. (True / False)
- True
- True
- False