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Let's Go to the Lunch Room

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English > Level Pre A1 Pre-starter

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CONTENT
Lets Start! Lets Explore! Lets Practice! Extension Activity Target Words Learning Points

Lets Start!
It's Norman's first day in a new school. Where is the lunch room?

Learning Outcome

Can Do Statements

Accurately use basic information in

simple situations.

I can ask for help using, "Where can I find ... ?"
I can ask for and give permission.
I can ask for and offer help using polite
expressions.

Ask your partner:

What do you eat for lunch?
Where do you eat your lunch? At
school or at home?

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English > Level Pre A1 Pre-starter

Lets Explore!
Can I* ask you a question, Mrs. Bates? Where is the lunch room?
* You use "Can I" to politely ask for permission.

Instructions: Read the text aloud.

Mrs. Bates:
Norman:
Mrs. Bates:
Norman:
Mrs. Bates:
Norman:
Mrs. Bates:
Norman:
Mrs. Bates:
Norman:
Mrs. Bates:

Hi, Norman. You look lost. Can I help you?

Where can I find the school lunch room? Can you tell me where it is?
It's down the hall.
Thanks, Mrs. Bates. Can I ask another question?
Sure, Norman.
Does the cafeteria have many vegetarian options?
Yes, there are a lot of things to choose from, like sandwiches and desserts.
Can I ask you another question?
I'm sorry, maybe later. I don't have much time now.
Sorry about that. Thanks for the help.
No problem. Contact me at tbates@HHSmail.com for more help.

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Takeaway Let's Go to the Lunch Room

English > Level Pre A1 Pre-starter

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Takeaway Let's Go to the Lunch Room

English > Level Pre A1 Pre-starter

Extension Activity
Where can I find ... ?
Instructions: Complete the following steps. Fill in the Self-Assessment.
a) You are in a new city. Your friend knows
the city well.
b) Think about places you want to find.
c) Write a dialogue. Ask your friend where
places in the city are.
d) Use Where can I find ... ?
e) Bring your dialogue to class.
f) Read it with a partner.

Self-Assessment

Yes

No

I write about places in a city.

I use everyday locations
(restaurant, store, cafe).
I ask for the location of places
in the city.
I practice my dialogue out
loud.

Target Words
Where can I find ... ? (expression): ask
about the location of a place
e.g. Where can I find a good restaurant?
gym (noun): a place people go to exercise
e.g. I run for 30 minutes at the gym.
cafeteria (noun): the place where students
buy or eat their food in a school
e.g. Students eat their lunch in the school
cafeteria.

no problem (expression): a casual way

to say, "You're welcome."
e.g. Alan: "Thanks for helping me."
Bob: "No problem!"
vegetarian (adjective): made with no
meat
e.g. This is a vegetarian meal.
See you later! (expression): a casual
way to say goodbye
e.g. Alan: "Bye now."
Bob: "See you later!"

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Takeaway Let's Go to the Lunch Room

English > Level Pre A1 Pre-starter

Learning Points
Ask for Permission
When you ask for permission, you ask to do something or have something.
You use can or could to ask for permission.
Examples:
Alex: Can I have a cookie, please?
Betty: Sure you can.
Alice: Could I ask you some questions?
Bob: Not now, I'm busy.

Say No in a Polite Way

When you want to say no in polite way.
Examples:
Carol: Can you help me with my homework?
Tim: I'm sorry, I'm a little busy.
Joan: Can I help you with that?
Mike : That's okay. Thanks.

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