Short Essays Week 1
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Day 1: be動詞（現在形）
“I Am a Detective!”
Hi, I am Sherlock Holmes. Well, not really. I am just a student.
But today, I am solving a big mystery: Where is my homework?
My mom says, “It is on your desk.” I say, “No, it is not!”
My dog is suspicious. He is under the table, looking guilty.
Aha! The homework is in his mouth!
Case closed. I am a genius.
Or maybe, I am just late for school again.
(72words)
Vocabs ＊単語練習の後に、日本語の意味なども入っています
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Day 2: 一般動詞（現在形）
タイトル: “My Cat Hates Mondays”
Every Monday, my cat wakes up early.
I eat breakfast, and he sits on the table.
I read the news, and he watches me.
Then, I go to work, and he cries.
“Why do you leave me every Monday?” he meows.
I say, “Because I work hard to buy your fancy cat food!”
Does he understand? No, he doesn’t.
But every Friday, he forgives me.
Why? I don’t know. Maybe he likes weekends too.
（72 words)
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Day 3: be動詞 vs. 一般動詞
タイトル: “Am I Smart or Do I Just Pretend?”
In class, my teacher says, “You are very clever.”
I smile.
Then she says, “Do you study every day?”
I say, “Um… yes?”
She asks, “Do you do your homework?”
I say, “Of course!”
But honestly, I don’t.
I just watch YouTube videos and say, “This is research.”
My brain is full of cat videos,
but hey, cats are smart too. Right?
(62words)
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Day 4: 三単現のs
タイトル: “My Friend Bob”
Bob is my friend.
He eats pizza every day. He drinks soda too.
He says, “I love unhealthy food.”
His mom shouts, “Bob, stop eating junk food!”
But Bob doesn’t listen.
He plays video games all day. He doesn’t exercise.
One day, his chair breaks.
Bob says, “Why does this happen to me?”
I say, “Because the chair hates pizza too.”
(61words)
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Day 5: 現在進行形
タイトル: “I Am Not Sleeping!”
Today, I am studying English.
My mom asks, “What are you doing?”
I say, “I am studying hard!”
She looks at my screen. I am watching a movie.
She says, “You are not studying! You are watching Netflix!”
I say, “No, I am practicing listening skills!”
My dog is barking. My cat is sleeping.
And I am in big trouble.
60 words
Vocabs : bark（吠える）, be in a big trouble (マズイ状況に陥る）
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Day 6: 一般動詞 (否定文・疑問文)
Short Essay Title: “Why Don’t You Like Pizza?”
My friend Sam doesn’t like pizza.
I say, “Why don’t you eat it? It’s amazing!”
He says, “I don’t like cheese.”
I ask, “Do you like burgers?”
He says, “No, I don’t.”
Then I ask, “Do you like anything?”
He smiles and says, “Yes, I like cake!”
At least he isn’t a robot.
53 words
Vocabs : at least （少なくとも）
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Day 7: 1週間の復習
Bonus Essay Title: “My Busy Week”
This week, I learned many things.
I wrote essays, and I studied grammar.
My teacher is happy because I do my best.
My cat is confused because I am always studying.
My mom is proud, and my dad is impressed.
I am tired but happy.
Next week, I will learn even more.
Let’s go!
54 words
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