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Story

The next morning, Maria woke up suddenly and looked at the clock beside her bed. Her eyes widened immediately.

She was late.

Maria jumped out of bed and quickly got dressed. She skipped breakfast and rushed to pack her bag. Her mind felt crowded with worry as she tried to remember everything she needed for school. When she finally left the house, she was already ten minutes behind schedule.

The bus arrived just as Maria reached the stop. She climbed on, breathing heavily, and found an empty seat near the window. As the bus moved forward, she stared outside, feeling uneasy. She hated being late, especially on days when she had important lessons.

When Maria arrived at school, the bell had already rung. The corridors were busy with teachers and students moving quickly to their classrooms. She walked faster, hoping not to be noticed.

As she opened the classroom door, all eyes turned toward her. The teacher paused mid-sentence and looked at Maria calmly.

“You’re late, Maria,” the teacher said.

“I’m sorry,” Maria replied softly, her face turning warm.

She walked to her seat and sat down quietly. Throughout the lesson, she tried to focus, but her thoughts kept returning to the morning. She felt frustrated with herself and promised to be more careful next time.

During the break, Maria checked her phone. She noticed a message reminder she had ignored the night before: Set alarm. She sighed, realizing her mistake.

That afternoon, Maria went home feeling tired but determined. She set two alarms for the next morning and placed her phone far from her bed. As she turned off the light, she smiled slightly.

Tomorrow would be different.

Vocabulary from the Story

Word       Meaning

Suddenly       Quickly and unexpectedly

Rushed       Did something very quickly

Crowded       Full of thoughts or people

Uneasy       Feeling nervous or uncomfortable

Corridor       A long passage in a building

Paused       Stopped for a short moment

Softly       Quietly and gently

Frustrated       Feeling annoyed or upset

Reminder       Something that helps you remember

Determined       Decided not to give up

Comprehension Questions

Why did Maria wake up suddenly?

What did she skip in the morning?

How did Maria feel on the bus?

What happened when she entered the classroom?

Why did Maria feel frustrated during the lesson?

What reminder did she notice during the break?

What decision did Maria make before sleeping?

Speaking Practice

Answer in full sentences.

How do you usually feel when you are late?

What things make you late in the morning?

Do you use alarms or reminders? How many?

What is one thing you want to change about your morning routine?

Is it better to wake up early or sleep longer? Why?

Vocabulary Practice
A. Fill in the blanks

Use the correct word from the box:

(uneasy, rushed, paused, reminder, determined)

Maria felt ________ while sitting on the bus.

The teacher ________ before speaking.

She left the house feeling ________.

The message on her phone was a helpful ________.

Maria felt ________ to do better the next day.

B. Choose the correct word

Crowded means:

a) empty

b) full

c) quiet

Softly means:

a) loudly

b) angrily

c) quietly

Frustrated means:

a) excited

b) annoyed

c) relaxed

Games & Activities
1. Word Puzzle (Jumbled Words)

Unscramble the words:

R E D U S H

S U D E N L Y D

C O R R I D O R

R E M I D N E R

D E T D R M I N E E

2. Story Order Puzzle

Put the events in the correct order (1–5):

Maria entered the classroom.

Maria woke up late.

She set two alarms at night.

The teacher spoke to her.

Maria rushed to the bus stop.

3. Find the Word (Mini Word Search)

Find these words in the story:

late – alarm – bus – teacher – phone