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Story: cycle safely. How do you get to …? The sounds ur and ir
Textbook: pp. 30–31
GoalKnow the rules for cycling safely; ask the way: “Excuse me. How do you get to …?”; read ur/ir.
New words
excuse me · kechirasizhow do you get to …? · … ga qanday boraman?helmet · shlemsafe · xavfsiz
Explanation
The value: cycle safely. Rules: wear a helmet every time you ride, obey traffic lights and signs, ride on the correct side, use a light in the dark, and ride with an adult if you are still small. To ask the way: “Excuse me. How do you get to the park?” Answer: “Go straight ahead and turn left at the hotel.” Say “Thank you!” Sounds: ur and ir are read the same: turtle, hurt, burn; girl, bird, shirt.
Worked examples
Excuse me. How do you get to the museum? Turn right at the bank.
Wear a helmet every time you ride your bike.
Class activity
“Ask the way”: the classroom is the town. One child asks, another gives directions. Swap roles.
Practice
1
Ask the way to the bank.
Excuse me. How do you get to the bank?
2
Ur or ir: “b__d” (an animal that flies)?
ir
3
What do you wear on your head on a bike?
A helmet.
4
Ur or ir: “t__tle”?
ur