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Story: be patient
Student’s Book p. 74
GoalFollow a short story about being patient and say “Wait, please.”
New words
wait, please · kuting, iltimosturn · navbatyour turn · sening navbatingmy turn · mening navbatim
Explanation
This week’s value: be patient. We wait for food to be ready or for our turn: “Wait, please.” When our turn comes: “It’s my turn!” To a friend: “It’s your turn.”
Worked examples
Story: Mom is baking a pie. Malika wants to eat it right away. Mom says: “Wait, please. It’s hot!” Malika waits. Then the pie is cool: “Mmm! Thank you, Mom!”
— It’s my turn! — No, wait, please. It’s Ali’s turn.
Class activity
“Taking turns”: children line up and take turns throwing a ball into a basket. Each says “It’s my turn!” before throwing and “It’s your turn.” to the next child.
Practice
1
The food is still hot. What do you tell your little brother?
Wait, please.
2
It’s your turn now. What do you say?
It’s my turn!
3
What does being patient mean?
Waiting calmly without rushing.