THE MUSICAL Aims Learn new words related to the story. Improve reading/listening comprehension. Discuss ways of getting money to help people in need.
Vocabulary The language in this story can be difficult for the average student. Nevertheless, they don’t need to understand every word to get the general idea and do the comprehension activities. The teacher can teach some of the key words or the students can try to read it by themselves, individually or in small groups, with the help of the printed glossary.
Structures Simple past vs. present tense
Vocabulary Key words in the story cholera disease empty fair motto moved moving performance piggy bank proud rehearsals rights role savings scared sewage system shy sold out suffering tap to achieve to believe to blush
cólera enfermedad vacío justo lema emocionado/a emocionante representación hucha orgulloso/a ensayo derechos papel (en una obra de teatro) ahorros asustado sistema de alcantarillado tímido vendido sufriendo grifo conseguir creer ponerse colorado