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A polite child
Textbook Part 2, pp. 49–50
GoalKnow what a dialogue is; learn to respect elders and address them politely (with siz).
New words
dialogue · dialogrespect · hurmatto address politely (with siz) · sizlamoqguest · mehmon
Explanation
A dialogue is a conversation between two people. In a dialogue each line starts on a new line with a dash (—). A polite child greets elders, respectfully calls them siz, and honours their parents. The textbook has a conversation between Luqmoni Hakim (Luqman the Wise) and a boy.
Worked examples
“The guest”. “Hello, Granny!” said Laylo, opening the door. “Hello, my girl! Is your mum at home?” “Yes, she is. Please come in.” Laylo poured tea for the old lady. The old lady said: “What a polite girl you are,” and blessed her.
Saying siz to elders and being kind to younger ones is a sign of good manners.
Class activity
Pair dialogue: one is a guest, the other the host; they act out greeting, inviting in and saying goodbye.
Practice
1
Who opened the door?
Laylo
2
Who was the guest?
An old lady (Granny)
3
What did Laylo do for the guest?
She invited her in and poured her tea.
4
How many people are talking in the dialogue?
2
5
Which sign begins each line in a dialogue?
A dash (—)