A Radio Game with Friends
Ayesha Rascoe hosts a radio show on NPR. She plays a fun puzzle game today. Will Shortz is the Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster. A listener named Jordan Bogdan joins them. She comes from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and listens to WUOT radio. Together, they play the word puzzle on the air.
This is a story about a fun radio show game. Ayesha Rascoe is on NPR. She is a radio host. She plays a puzzle game today. Ayesha Rascoe plays with Will Shortz. Will Shortz is the Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster. He knows many word games and puzzles. He helps with the radio game. Today, a special guest joins them. Her name is Jordan Bogdan. Jordan Bogdan is a listener. She listens to WUOT radio. She lives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She is happy to play the game on the radio.
The three people play the puzzle together. They talk and answer questions. Ayesha Rascoe plays with the listener. Will Shortz leads the fun game. Jordan Bogdan listens and thinks fast. She plays the radio game with Ayesha Rascoe and Will Shortz. They share a good time with the listeners. People listen to NPR to hear this fun puzzle. The game is part of the Weekend Edition show.
Radio games are exciting for listeners at home. Jordan Bogdan represents the radio audience today. She shows that listeners can join the fun too. WUOT is a great radio station in Tennessee. People in Oak Ridge can hear their local listener on the air. Ayesha Rascoe and Will Shortz welcome guests often. The radio show brings people together with fun word games.
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Who plays the puzzle game with Will Shortz and Jordan Bogdan?
Present Simple Tense
We use the present simple tense to talk about routines, general facts, or current habits.
“She lives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.”
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Scenario: Talking about your favorite radio host or game show.
- 01“She plays a puzzle game today.”
- 02“He helps with the radio game.”
- 03“She lives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.”
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🔑Key Phrases
A title given to the person in charge of word games on this radio program.
Will Shortz is the Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster.
A location naming a specific town and state in the USA.
My friend moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Describes taking part in an activity with word challenges.
Every Sunday, she plays a puzzle game.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you enjoy listening to game shows on the radio?
Personal - 2
Why do people like playing word puzzles?
Opinion - 3
Is listening to radio better than watching television?
Compare - 4
Would you like to play a game on live radio?
Personal - 5
What kind of games do you like to play with friends?
Personal - 6
Will radio remain popular in the future?
Predict - 7
Are word puzzles good for learning new words?
Evaluate - 8
How do you feel when you win a game?
Personal
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