Education Beginner
A School Day
1. Do you like to learn? Why?
2. What do you like to learn about?
3. What is the best way for you to learn? Why?
Dad: Hey, how was your day at high school?
Son: It was good, thanks! I __________ a lot in my classes.
Dad: What subjects did you have?
Son: Math, English, _________, and Science.
Dad: Which one is your favourite?
Son: I like English. We read an interesting _________ today about William Shakespeare.
Dad: What did you do on your break?
Son: I had lunch with my friends in the cafeteria.
Dad: What did you ________ for lunch?
Son: I had a sandwich, milk, and some fruit.
Dad: Sounds good! Did you have any after-school activities?
Son: Yeah, I had soccer practice. It was ___________ but fun. I scored two goals today.
Dad: Good job! Do you have a lot of homework tonight?
Son: Yes. I have some math problems and an English essay to write.
Dad: Well, if you need help, let me know. What was your ___________ part of the school day?
Son: Probably __________ with my friends during lunch. It is always fun.
Dad: I am happy you enjoyed it. Well, have a great evening and good luck with your __________!
Son: Thanks! You have a good evening too!
Dad: Hey, how was your day at high school?
Son: It was good, thanks! I learnt a lot in my classes.
Dad: What subjects did you have?
Son: Math, English, Art, and Science.
Dad: Which one is your favorite?
Son: I like English. We read an interesting story today about William Shakespeare.
Dad: What did you do on your break?
Son: I had lunch with my friends in the cafeteria.
Dad: What did you eat for lunch?
Son: I had a sandwich, milk, and some fruit.
Dad: Sounds good! Did you have any after-school activities?
Son: Yeah, I had soccer practice. It was tiring but fun. I scored two goals today.
Dad: Good job! Do you have a lot of homework tonight?
Son: Yes. I have some math problems and an English essay to write.
Dad: Well, if you need help, let me know. What was your favourite part of the school day?
Son: Probably being with my friends during lunch. It is always fun.
Dad: I am happy you enjoyed it. Well, have a great evening and good luck with your homework!
Son: Thanks! You have a good evening too!
1. What is the son's favourite subject?
2. What did he think was interesting at school?
3. What did he do after school?
4. What is his homework?
5. What did he have for lunch?
1. English
2. A story about William Shakespeare.
3. He had soccer practice.
4. Math problems and an English essay.
5. A sandwich, milk, and some fruit.
1. What sports do/did you do at school? Do you like these sports?
2. What subjects do you not like to learn about? Why?
3. Would you like to homeschool? Why or why not?
Subjects: Topics or areas of study, often referring to specific academic disciplines or courses.
Interesting: Attracting attention or curiosity, causing someone to find it engaging or appealing.
Cafeteria: A place, often in schools or workplaces, where meals are served, and people can choose from a variety of food options.
Activities: Actions or tasks that people engage in for enjoyment, recreation, or learning, often outside of routine work or study.
Essay: A short piece of writing that presents an author's perspective on a particular topic, typically expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Step 1: Introduce the topic of going to school. Talk about what people usually do on a school day. Introduce words like subjects, recess, projects, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-up questions. Ask for some answers after they are done.
Step 3: Play the audio. Have your students listen and fill in the missing words in the script.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before or after the listening. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.