BACK THEN, I USED TO …
(by our 6th graders)
Our 6th grade English course book invites learners to share with us their memories from the time when they were 4, 5 or even 7 years old. Here is what they wrote!!!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Bill Tsouvalias
This is a photo of me when I was 5 years old. At that age I used to go to my grandfather’s village. I used to swim with him.
I like that place a lot because I made a lot of friends there. My grandparents and I were very happy. When my family and I were there, my grandfather used to tell me stories to sleep. We also used to make sandcastles on the beach.
Now, whenever I go to my grandparents’ place I feel sad and I want to cry, because I love them more than anyone in the world!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Chryssa Papalexopoulou
When I was 4 years old I was a lovely child. I didn’t have to think about the problems that the world had. I was a sweet girl and I always used to have a shiny smile on my face.
That period was my favourite! I learnt how to swim. My dad was my teacher and I was a good student! He taught me how to be relaxed in the sea and how to dive in an amazing way. We had fun and, although I was a little bit scared, I’ll never forget it!
I love my family because they taught me how to live in this difficult world. I will never forget that experience, but I have many more experiences to explore with my family. I will love them forever!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Marilena Louska
These are both photos of me when I was 5 years old. When I was 5 years old I was very happy because I used to live with my grandparents. My cousins and I used to walk and we used to go on trips with our friends.
We used to go to school at 8:00 in the morning and we came back home at 13:00. My grandma used to make lunch. We used to go to my aunt’s house and we were playing volleyball, handball, football, etc. My sister used to live with my mum and dad then.
I had fun when I was 5 years old, because I used to go to parties and on trips with my grandparents and cousins.
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Evaggelia Zaharaki
First of all, when I was five years old, I used to cry, but now I do funny things and I laugh a lot. Back then, I used to play with my friends, but now I do not have so many friends. Also, when I was five years old, I used to make sandcastles, but now I spend my time chatting with my parents and family. Finally, when I was five years old, I used to believe in Father Christmas, but now I don’t!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Natasha Hassioti
When I was 4 years old, I used to drink a lot of milk. I used to sleep a lot, like all children do. I used to go on holidays with my parents and my sister. I used to play in the park with my sister. I didn’t know many words, although I could speak! That period was my favourite. I learnt how to ride a bike. I was so happy!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Julie Alamanioti
When I was 4 years old, I used to be a very sweet girl. I used to live with my parents and grandparents, too. Now, I live only with my parents. I used to go to the zoo when I was 4 years old and I used to go to the playground, too. My mum used to tell me that I shouldn’t touch any animals, but I didn’t listen to her and one animal hit me and I started to cry. Some days I used to go to my grandparents’ house and, whenever I was not very happy, my grandmother used to give me a present!
BACK THEN, I USED TO …
by Christina Argyriou
When I was 7 years old, I used to go to my grandmother’s cottage near the sea. I liked the sea very much. On the beach I used to tell a lot of tales with my friends. In the afternoon, I used to walk near the sea with my boyfriend, Spyros, and we used to make sandcastles and collect shells. In the evening my father used to go to places by boat and look at the moon. Those were very happy days.
