"Discussing the Recent Past, Describing Plans, and Narrating Stories Using Present Perfect, Past Simple, and Time Expressions" is a topic that focuses on expressing events and actions that occurred in the recent past,  narrating stories using appropriate tenses and time expressions. Let's explore this topic in the context of the statement "She's left me!"

When discussing the recent past, we can use the present perfect tense to describe actions or events that happened at an indefinite time before now. It emphasizes the connection between the past and the present.

For example:

She's left me! (Present perfect) - This suggests that the person has recently experienced the event of being left by someone.

When describing future plans, we typically use the present simple tense or phrases to indicate future intentions. For example:

I'm going to find a new job. (Present simple) - This expresses the speaker's plan or intention to find a new job.

I'm planning to travel next month. (Present continuous) - This indicates the speaker's future plan to travel in the coming month.

When narrating stories or events, we use both the past simple and present perfect tenses, along with appropriate time expressions, to provide a clear timeline of the actions. The past simple is used for specific past actions, while the present perfect is used for events that have a connection to the present.

For example:

She left me last night. (Past simple) - This indicates a specific action that happened in the past, emphasizing the time frame of last night.

I've never felt so betrayed. (Present perfect) - This expresses a feeling or experience that has occurred at some point in the past and still has an impact on the present.

Time expressions such as "last night," "yesterday," "recently," "already," "just," and "never" help provide context and clarify the timing of the events being described.

By understanding and using the appropriate tenses and time expressions, you can effectively discuss recent past events, describe future plans, and narrate stories with clarity and accuracy.

Let’s learn how to narrate a story: 

A narrative paragraph tells a story or recounts a sequence of events. It typically includes characters, a setting, a plot, and a conclusion. To create a narrative paragraph, you can follow these steps:

Introduction: Start by introducing the setting and the main characters of your story. Provide some background information to set the stage for your narrative.

Example: Once upon a time, in a small town called Willowdale, there lived a couple named Emma and James. They were high school sweethearts and had been together for several years. They shared countless memories, dreams, and plans for the future.

Plot Development: Describe the series of events that occurred in your story. Focus on the actions, experiences, and interactions of the characters. Use transitional words and phrases to link the events together.

Example: One day, Emma received an acceptance letter from her dream university in another city. 

Climax: Build up to the most exciting or dramatic moment of your story. This is the point where tension or conflict reaches its peak and leads to a significant turning point.

Example: Emma and James had a heartfelt conversation and realized they needed to break up to pursue their individual dreams.

Conclusion: Wrap up your narrative by reflecting on the events and their significance. Share your thoughts, feelings, or lessons learned from the experience. Provide closure to the story.

Example: It was a difficult decision, but they parted ways, hoping to remain friends and support each other's aspirations.

There are some words well-known as conjunctions that will help you to connect your ideas into the paragraph. Let’s see it. 

Types of Conjunctions:

Coordinating Conjunctions: These include "and," "but," "or," "nor," "for," "so," and "yet." They connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance within a sentence.

👍Independent clause:  it is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Subordinating Conjunctions: These include "because," "although," "if," "when," "while," "since," "unless, before”. They introduce dependent clauses.

👍 Dependent clauses: it is a group of words that cannot stand alone as complete sentences.

Correlative Conjunctions: These are paired conjunctions such as "either...or," "neither...nor," "both...and," "not only...but also," and "whether...or." They connect similar elements within a sentence.

Conjunctive Adverbs: These are adverbs such as "however," "therefore," "meanwhile," "moreover," and "nevertheless" that act as conjunctions to connect independent clauses. They are often used to indicate a relationship of cause and effect, contrast, or addition.

Position in a Sentence:

Coordinating Conjunctions: They typically come between the words, phrases, or clauses they connect. Example: "I like coffee, and she prefers tea."

Subordinating Conjunctions: They introduce a dependent clause and usually come at the beginning of the clause. Example: "Because it was raining, we stayed indoors."

Correlative Conjunctions: They connect similar elements and are typically placed before each element. Example: "Either you come with us, or you stay here."

Conjunctive Adverbs: They can either be placed at the beginning of a sentence or within a clause, separated by a comma or semicolon. Example: "However, I don't agree with your decision."

Punctuation:

Coordinating Conjunctions (comma usage):

"I went to the store, and I bought some groceries."

"She likes to read books, but she also enjoys watching movies."

Subordinating Conjunctions (no specific punctuation):

"I will go to the park if the weather is nice."

"He ate dinner before he went to bed."

Conjunctive Adverbs (semicolon or comma):

"She studied hard for the exam; however, she didn't perform well."

"I need to finish this report; then, I can take a break."

Activity

1. Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate conjunction.

2. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentences.