Focus: Learning and practicing basic phrases to ask for help, such as “Can you help me?” and “I don’t understand.”
Objective:
to say and use simple phrases to ask for help in different situations.
1.Discussion:
What do you think ‘help’ means?
2. Language Focus
Key Phrases: Write these in your first language
1. “Can you help me?”
2. “I don’t understand.”
3. “What does this mean?”
4. “Can you say it again?”
Your teacher will roleplay these phrases. Can you choose the right one?
3. Speaking Practice
Activity 1: Role Play
Scenario 1: Lost Pencil
You: “What’s wrong?”
The student: “Can you help me?”
You: “Sure! What do you need?”
Guide them to respond, “I lost my pencil.”
Scenario 2: New Word
Point to a word in a book.
The student says, “What does this mean?”
Respond: “It means ______” (use simple definitions).
Activity 2: Question Practice
Your teacher will show you some
Use flashcards or real objects (such as pen or book)
Pretend to not understand.
Practice saying, “What does this mean?”
Your teacher or speaking partner will write a word and cover it
You say :“Can you say it again?”
Repeat the word slowly and clearly.
4.Activity: Review & Mini-Quiz
What will you say if you need help?
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Homework:
Practice saying the key phrases at home.
Teach one phrase (e.g., “Can you help me?”) to a family member or friend.