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Must do and want to do
Discover P2 Term 1: Axis 1, Chapter 1
GoalTell the difference between must-do jobs and want-to-do things, and plan my time.
New words
choice · picking one thing from two or moremust do · a job I need to dowant to do · something I like to do for funplan · deciding what to do and when
Explanation
Every day we make choices. A choice means picking one thing from two or more things. Some jobs we must do, like brushing our teeth, going to school and doing homework. Some things we want to do, like playing football, drawing or flying a kite. We do the must-do jobs first. Then we have time for the things we want to do. A plan helps us use our time well. We can make a plan for one day or for a whole week.
Worked examples
Habiba must finish her homework and she wants to fly her kite. She does her homework first. Then she flies the kite with her cousin.
Mina’s teacher asks 10 children: “What do you choose for breakfast?” Five choose fuul, three choose eggs and two choose cheese. 5 + 3 + 2 = 10.
| Day | Must do | Want to do |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | homework | football |
| Monday | tidy my room | drawing |
| Tuesday | reading practice | riding my bike |
Class activity
Make a plan for tomorrow. Fold a paper in two. On one side write or draw your must-do jobs. On the other side write or draw the things you want to do. Do the must-do jobs first. In the evening, tell your family if the plan worked.
Practice
1
Is brushing teeth a must-do or a want-to-do?
A must-do. We must keep our teeth clean.
2
Is flying a kite a must-do or a want-to-do?
A want-to-do. We do it for fun.
3
Look at the graph. Which drink did most children choose, and how many chose it?
Milk, 5 children.
4
Karim must read for 10 minutes and he wants to play football. Which does he do first?
Reading first, then football.