1. When was the writer’s first day of elementary school?
Answers: The writer's first day of elementary school was about 18 years ago. 2. Where did the writer go to school? Answers: The writer went to an elementary school in her hometown, Bandung. 3. How old was the writer when she started elementary school? Answers: The writer was seven years old when she started elementary school. 4. When did the academic year begin? Answers: The academic year began in July. 5. How did the writer feel before she started school? Answers: The writer felt excited before she started school. 6. Who took the writer to school on that day? Answers: The writer’s dad took her to school on that day. 7. Who met the new students at the school gate? Answers: The school principal, Ibu Dewi, met the new students at the school gate. 8. Why did the writer not talk to the other new children? Answers: The writer did not talk to the other new children because she was too nervous. 9. Who was Pak Taufik? Answers: Pak Taufik was the vice principal. 10. What rooms did the writer pass on her way to her classroom? Answers: On her way to the classroom, the writer passed the school yard, the language laboratory, 11. What happened when the writer and the other new children entered the classroom? Answers: When the writer and the other new children entered the classroom, about twenty children looked at her, and she started to cry. 12. What activities did the writer do with her class teacher? Answers: With her class teacher, Ibu Rahayu, the writer listened to a story titled “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, drew pictures of the fruits from the story, and made a caterpillar from clay 13. Who was the girl that the writer made friends with? Answers: The girl that the writer made friends with was called Mira. 14. What did the writer do when the first day of school finished? Answers: When the first day of school finished, the writer ran to the school gate with Mira, her picture, and her handmade craft. 15. How was the writer’s first day at elementary school? Answers: The writer's first day at elementary school went well. 16. How about you, did you have a similar experience of the first day at school as the writer? Explain your own experience! Answers: My name is Afif. I still clearly remember how I felt on my first day of elementary school. I was very excited and a little nervous. My mother took me to school that morning. I wore a new uniform and carried a new blue backpack. When we arrived at school, a friendly teacher greeted us at the school gate. I remember that I didn't talk much to the other kids at first because I was too nervous. However, after some time, our class teacher invited us to play some fun games. This helped me feel more comfortable. During the break, I met a boy named Arif, and we quickly became good friends. At the end of the day, I felt very happy and couldn't wait to go back to school the next day. My first day at elementary school ended well, and I brought home many stories to tell my family.