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Come and stay with us.
Textbook: p. 79
GoalNavruz food; writing an invitation and replying; wh-questions.
New words
sumalak · sumalaksweets · shirinlikinvitation · taklifnomastay with · mehmon bo‘lmoq
Explanation
A Navruz table: palov, manti, shashlik, cakes, jam, sweets and sumalak. Sumalak cooks all night in a big pot, and only adults cook it. We make questions: “Grandma cooks sumalak.” → “Who cooks sumalak?” “My cousins like halva.” → “What do your cousins like?” Invitation: “Dear Nargiza, Come and stay with us at Navruz. We have a big house. See you soon. Love, Dilnoza.” Reply: “Thanks, Dilnoza! I can come on Saturday. Love, Nargiza.” We use at with Navruz.
Worked examples
Dear Aziza, Come and stay with us at Navruz! My mother cooks palov and sumalak. We have a big garden and a lot of games. Please say yes. Love, Gulnora.
Dear Gulnora, Thanks a lot! I want to come with my sister. Can I bring my doira? Love, Aziza.
Class activity
“Invitation and reply”: in pairs one pupil writes an invitation and the other writes a reply. Swap and read.
Practice
1
Make a question: Grandma cooks sumalak.
Who cooks sumalak?
2
Make a question: My cousins like halva.
What do your cousins like?
3
Invite someone to stay at Navruz.
Come and stay with us at Navruz.
4
Why do we need an adult near the fire when cooking?
Fire and hot pots can burn.