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Why is it important to ask for clarification?
Why is it important to ask for clarification?
What phrase should you use if you didn't understand your friend's comment?
What phrase should you use if you didn't understand your friend's comment?
Which situation corresponds to the phrase, 'Can you help me with this, please?'?
Which situation corresponds to the phrase, 'Can you help me with this, please?'?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to ask for help or clarification?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to ask for help or clarification?
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What should you say when you don’t hear what your teacher said?
What should you say when you don’t hear what your teacher said?
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When should you use the phrase, 'What does this word mean?'?
When should you use the phrase, 'What does this word mean?'?
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In which situation would the phrase 'Can you explain that again, please?' be appropriate?
In which situation would the phrase 'Can you explain that again, please?' be appropriate?
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What is one outcome of asking for clarification?
What is one outcome of asking for clarification?
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What did Timmy want to build?
What did Timmy want to build?
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Who did Timmy ask for help?
Who did Timmy ask for help?
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What phrase did Timmy remember from his teacher?
What phrase did Timmy remember from his teacher?
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What did Timmy learn about seeking help?
What did Timmy learn about seeking help?
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In which situation should you consider asking for help?
In which situation should you consider asking for help?
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How did Sarah help Timmy build the fort?
How did Sarah help Timmy build the fort?
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Why is asking for help beneficial?
Why is asking for help beneficial?
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What did Timmy say to Sarah after they finished building the fort?
What did Timmy say to Sarah after they finished building the fort?
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Study Notes
English 1 - Clarifying Information
- Objective: Demonstrate asking for help and asking questions to clarify things.
- Importance of Clarification: When unsure about something, ask questions to clarify.
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Example Phrases for Seeking Help:
- "Can you say that again, please?" (when you didn't hear instructions)
- "What does this word mean?" (when encountering unfamiliar words)
- "Can you explain that again, please?" (when you didn't understand something said before)
- Clarification for Better Understanding: Asking questions and clarifying information helps understand better, make fewer mistakes, and feel more confident in interacting with others including friends, family, and teachers.
Activity 1: Comprehension Check
- Vocabulary: Use the words "again," "explain," and "mean" to complete sentences.
Activity 2: Practice with a Friend
- Practice: Pair up and practice asking for clarification from a friend.
- Situations: Practice scenarios like when you didn't hear the teacher, didn't understand instructions, or needed help understanding a word.
Activity 3: Matching
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Matching Phrases to Situations: Match phrases related to seeking clarification with appropriate situations.
- "Can you explain that?" matches scenarios when you don't know what a word means or how to do a task.
- "What does this mean?" matches instances when a word or concept needs clarification.
- "Can you say it again?" or "please?" matches asking someone to repeat something you didn't hear.
- "Can you help me with this?" matches scenarios when needing assistance on a task.
- "What do I do first?" matches situations when needing guidance on the next steps.
Activity 4: Coloring and Answering
- Identifying Solutions for Asking for Help: Identify appropriate ways to ask for help in various situations based on drawings.
Story Time and Seeking Help
- Timmy's Problem & Solution: A boy named Timmy wanted to build a fort but got frustrated at first. His sister helped and he learned that seeking help is needed and makes things more fun.
- Importance of Seeking Help: Seeking help makes tasks easier and boosts confidence.
- Guide Questions: Understand why seeking help is important and practice necessary phrases.
Activity 1: Drawing
- Drawing Task: Students draw a picture of Timmy and Sarah building a fort together.
Activity 2: When to Ask for Help
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Understanding When Help is Needed: Students circle "yes" or "no" for situations where asking for help is appropriate.
- Yes when confused about a task or need to find something or do something correctly.
- No when you understand everything in class or when you already know the answer.
Activity 3: The Help Tree
- Identifying Sources of Help: Students color the tree and write people they ask for help from on the leaves or branches.
- Importance of "please": Saying "please" shows politeness and respect when asking for help.
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This quiz focuses on the importance of asking questions to clarify information. It includes example phrases for seeking help and activities to enhance comprehension. Through practice scenarios, students will learn to communicate more effectively and confidently.
