The Old Box in the Attic - Lesson Package (A2)

Key Vocabulary

Word	Definition	Usage (Sentence)
afternoon	The part of the day between morning and evening.	I have a meeting this afternoon.
house	A building where people live.	Their new house is very big.
bored	Feeling tired because something is not interesting.	The children were bored on the long car trip.
attic	The space or room at the top of a building.	We store old furniture in the attic.
things	Objects, actions, or ideas.	Please put your things away.
corner	The place where two sides or edges meet.	The table is in the corner of the room.
box	A container with a flat base and sides.	He packed his books into a cardboard box.
key	A small piece of metal used to open a lock.	I lost the key to my house.
curious	Eager to know or learn something.	The cat was curious about the new toy.
grandmother	The mother of your father or mother.	My grandmother makes the best cookies.
smile	A happy or friendly expression on the face.	She has a beautiful smile.
photos	Pictures made using a camera.	I like looking at old family photos.
necklace	Jewelry worn around the neck.	She wore a pretty silver necklace.
girl	A female child.	The little girl was playing with her doll.
listened	To give attention to hear something.	He listened carefully to the instructions.
hour	A period of 60 minutes.	I will be back in an hour.
stories	Accounts of people and events for entertainment.	My father tells the best bedtime stories.
past	The time before now.	Dinosaurs lived in the distant past.
family	A group of parents and children living together.	I am going to visit my family this weekend.
special	Different from what is usual; better or greater.	Your birthday is a special day.

The Story

One rainy afternoon, Lily and Tom were visiting their grandmother’s house. It was raining too hard to play outside, and they were feeling a little bored. Their grandmother saw their sad faces and said, “I have an idea. Why don’t you explore the attic?”

Lily and Tom had never been in the attic before. They climbed the old wooden stairs. The room was dark and smelled like old books. It was full of forgotten things. In a corner, under a white sheet, they found a small, dark wooden box. It was closed with a little gold key.

They were very curious about what was inside. They carefully carried the box downstairs to their grandmother. When she saw the box, a big smile appeared on her face. “Oh, I haven’t seen this in years,” she said. She took the key and opened the lock.

Inside the box, there were many old photos and letters tied with a blue ribbon. There was also a beautiful silver necklace with a small heart. Their grandmother picked up one photo. It showed a young girl with a happy face. “This was me when I was your age,” she said.

Lily and Tom sat on the floor and listened for more than an hour. Their grandmother told them wonderful stories about her life in the past. They learned about their family and saw pictures of people they never met. The rainy afternoon turned into a very special day.

Comprehension Quiz

Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!

Was the story set in the morning?
Were Lily and Tom at their friend’s house?
Did their grandmother tell them to watch TV?
Was the attic bright and empty?
Was the box made of plastic?
Could they open the box in the attic?
Was their grandmother sad to see the box?
Was there a toy car inside the box?
Did they watch a movie?
Was it a boring day for the children?

Correct Answers Key

1. No, it was not.

2. No, they were not.

3. No, she did not.

4. No, it was not.

5. No, it was not.

6. No, they could not.

7. No, she was not.

8. No, there was not.

9. No, they did not.

10. No, it was not.