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Story: say thank you
Student’s Book p. 30
GoalSay “Thank you!” when you get a present and follow a short story.
New words
thank you · rahmathere you are · marhamat (mana)present · sovg‘ayou’re welcome · arzimaydi
Explanation
This week’s value: say thank you. When someone gives us something: “Here you are.” We say: “Thank you!” They say: “You’re welcome.” Saying thank you shows good manners.
Worked examples
Story: Akmal is playing with his sister Laylo. His kite gets stuck in a tree. Laylo gets it down: “Here you are.” Akmal: “Thank you, Laylo!”
— Here you are. — Thank you! — You’re welcome.
Class activity
“Pass the present”: children pass a toy around the circle: “Here you are.” — “Thank you!”
Practice
1
Your friend gives you a pencil. What do you say?
Thank you!
2
What do we say when we give something?
Here you are.
3
How do we answer “Thank you!”?
You’re welcome.