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Working with a text and vocabulary
Textbook: pp. 80–81
GoalConsolidate the spelling of d and t words while working on a text about manners and conduct.
New words
conduct, dealing · muomalacareful · ehtiyotkorsilence · sukutadvice · nasihat
Explanation
Mini-text: “A granddaughter asked her grandmother: “What should I do to make friends?” The grandmother answered: “Think before you speak. A good word makes a person glad; a careless word hurts the heart.”” From the text: 1) define the words muomala, noo‘rin, sukut; 2) name its parts; 3) state the main idea in one sentence. Main idea: every word should be said at the right moment.
Worked examples
«Noo‘rin» means out of place, not timely.
«Sukut» means being quiet, not speaking.
Class activity
In pairs make a short dialogue “A kind word” and perform it for the class.
Practice
1
What does the grandmother in the text say about a good word?
It makes a person glad.
2
Briefly explain «muomala».
Dealing with other people, how one treats them.
3
Find a synonym for «sukut».
Silence.
4
State the main idea in one sentence.
Each word should be said thoughtfully and at the right place.