1️⃣ To Parents
In today’s school life story, Eva faces stage fright before her school dance recital. With the support of a friend and a moment of inner strength, she finds the courage to shine. This story helps young readers explore emotions, friendship, and confidence, while reinforcing past tense storytelling and descriptive language related to performing arts.
2️⃣ Today's Reading
Eva's Dance of Courage
Eva had practiced for weeks. Her school’s spring concert was tomorrow, and she was set to perform a solo ballet in front of the entire school.The day before the show, Eva sat alone on the bench outside the dance room. Her hands trembled.
“What if I forget the steps?” she whispered. “What if everyone laughs?”
Her friend Gigi walked by and sat beside her. “Eva, you’ve practiced every day. You dance with your heart. That’s what people will remember.”
Eva smiled, but her stomach still felt like butterflies.
On the day of the show, the lights dimmed in the school auditorium. The crowd of students and parents quieted. The music started.
Eva walked onstage in her blue dress. Her heart pounded. For one second, she stood still.
Then she remembered Gigi’s words. She closed her eyes, took a breath, and began to move.
She danced softly and gracefully, her steps floating like feathers. She twirled, stretched, and leaped with joy.
When the music ended, there was a long pause. Then the room exploded in applause.
Eva bowed, cheeks pink. Her eyes found Gigi in the front row, clapping and smiling.
Later, Eva whispered, “Thank you.”
Gigi winked. “Told you.”
3️⃣ New Vocabularies
- recital /rɪˈsaɪtəl/ – 表演會
Eva was nervous about the dance recital. - tremble /ˈtrɛmbəl/ – 顫抖
Her hands trembled before the show. - auditorium /ˌɔdəˈtɔriəm/ – 禮堂
The lights dimmed in the school auditorium. - twirl /twɝːl/ – 旋轉
Eva twirled on the stage like a ribbon. - applause /əˈplɔz/ – 掌聲
The audience burst into applause after her dance. - wink /wɪŋk/ – 眨眼示意
Gigi winked to show support.
4️⃣ Hi, Kids!
Have you ever felt scared before doing something big, like giving a speech or performing?
How did you find the courage to do it? “Even though I was nervous, I took a deep breath and...”
5️⃣ Questions
- What was Eva preparing for?
A. A science fair B. A sports day C. A ballet performance D. A piano contest - Why was Eva nervous?
A. She forgot her costume B. She lost her music C. She was afraid of forgetting the steps D. She didn’t want to dance - Who encouraged Eva before the recital?
A. Her teacher B. Her mom C. Her friend Gigi D. Her brother - What happened after Eva danced?
A. She ran offstage B. The crowd stayed silent C. The audience clapped loudly D. The lights turned off - What lesson did Eva learn?
A. That fear always wins B. That practice doesn't help C. That friends make fear smaller D. That dancing is not fun
6️⃣ 🌟 Good Job
You did great! Just like Eva, remember that being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared—it means you move forward anyway.
