English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

Listening and speaking are essential skills that help us communicate effectively. In this lesson, we will listen to a short story and then discuss its main ideas. We will also practice speaking by sharing our opinions and thoughts about the story. Additionally, we will focus on how to write sentences correctly, using proper punctuation and spacing.

Let's look at the sentence: 'the cat sat on the mat.' To make this sentence correct, we need to capitalize the first letter and add a period at the end. The correct sentence is: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Notice how the capitalization and punctuation change the sentence's clarity.

I will read a short story aloud. As I read, listen carefully and think about the main characters and events. After the story, we will discuss what you heard. I will ask questions like, 'Who was the main character?' and 'What happened at the end of the story?' This will help you practice your listening and speaking skills.

Now it's your turn to practice writing. Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark. After writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences aloud to each other. This will help you practice speaking and ensure your sentences are clear.

• To write stories
• To communicate effectively
• To read books
• To draw pictures

Answer: To communicate effectively

Listening skills are crucial for understanding and responding in conversations.

• the dog barks
• The dog barks.
• the Dog Barks.
• The dog barks

Answer: The dog barks.

This sentence is correct because it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

Answer: Practice speaking in front of others.

Practicing speaking helps build confidence and clarity in communication.

• Ignore them
• Listen carefully
• Talk over them
• Look at your phone

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening carefully shows respect and helps you understand the speaker.

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• !
• ?
• ,

Answer: ?

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

Answer: Ask questions about the story.

Asking questions helps clarify any confusion and ensures comprehension.

• Focusing on the speaker
• Taking notes
• Interrupting the speaker
• Nodding to show understanding

Answer: Interrupting the speaker

Interrupting is not a listening skill; it disrupts communication.