English For Today chapter 3: Commands, Instructions and Requests

Lesson 1: Classroom Commands

A. Look at the pictures. Can you guess the commands for each picture? In pairs, try to say the commands for each picture.

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Labels: (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) Description: Eight pictures labelled (a) to (h). (a) a student writing on a blackboard; (b) a girl holding an open book; (c) a girl holding a closed book; (d) a hand raised with fingers open, palm down; (e) two hands clapping; (f) a girl writing at a desk; (g) a student sitting on a chair, bending forward; (h) a student standing beside a chair.

B. Now, Listen and repeat the following commands. Roleplay.

a. Raise your hand.

b. Sit down.

c. Stand up.

d. Clean the board.

e. Be quiet.

f. Close your book.

g. Come here.

h. Write your name.

i. Clap your hands.

j. Open your book.

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C. Work in pairs. Match each of the commands (a-j) in section B with the pictures in section A.

D. Listen and repeat the dialogues in the boxes.

Teacher : Hello, students! Listen carefully.

Students : Sure, teacher.

Teacher : Hello Noboni, show me your book.

Noboni : Here it is, teacher.

Teacher : Hello, Abeer, come here. Write your name on the board.

Abeer : Sure, I will.

Teacher : Well done, Abeer. Clean the board and go back to your seat.

Abeer : Thank you, teacher.

Teacher : Monali, come to the front. Now, draw a circle on the board.

Monali : Here we go, teacher.

Teacher : Good job, Monali. Thank you.

Monali : You’re welcome, teacher.

E. In pairs, practise the dialogues in section D by roleplay. Use real name where possible.

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Lesson 2: Instructions

A. Listen to the instructions and draw. (The first one is done for you)

1. Draw a straight line.

Draw an arrow below the line.

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Description: Two drawn examples. Above, a straight horizontal black line; below it, a red arrow pointing right.

2. Draw a circle.

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Description: Empty rounded-corner square frame for drawing a circle; no content is printed inside.

3. Draw a flower.

Colour it green and red.

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Description: Empty rounded-corner square frame for drawing a flower; no content is printed inside.

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B. Look at and listen to the classroom instructions. Now, in pairs, read the rules aloud.

1. Come on time.

2. Prepare for class.

3. Listen to others.

4. Raise hand to speak.

5. Be kind.

6. Say 'please'.

7. Say, 'Thank you'.

8. Clean up and help out.

C. Project: Make a poster with five golden rules below. Display your poster in your class.

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Labels: Rule 1 try hard; Rule 2 listen; Rule 3 share; Rule 4 care; Rule 5 be safe Description: Five coloured poster cards, each with a cartoon child and the rule word; cards read "Rule 1 try hard", "Rule 2 listen", "Rule 3 share", "Rule 4 care", "Rule 5 be safe".

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Lesson 3: Making requests

A. Listen to act out the dialogues.

Dialogue 1: In the library

Hillol : Excuse me Rita. Can I borrow your eraser, please?

Rita: Oh, yes. Why not? Here it is.

Hillol: Thank you so much.

Rita: My pleasure.

B. Listen to and follow the requests given in the box. Match each request with a sign.

Please show your ticket.

No littering, please.

Please turn off your phone here.

Please wash your hands clean.

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Labels: Please turn off your phone here; No littering, please. Help keep your Community clean; Wash your hand clean.; Please show your ticket Description: Four signs in two columns. Left column: a red-outlined phone symbol in a dark red panel with the text "Please turn off your phone here" and a green panel with a bin and the text "No littering, please." Right column: a blue circle with a tap and hands, labelled "Wash your hand clean."; and a blue circle with a ticket icon, labelled "Please show your ticket".