Lesson 3
• Exchanges expressions to accept or reject requests.
Why do you accept or reject a request? 1. 2.
Does the teacher ever ask for your help? Do you accept or reject? As a class, give examples. Read the dialogs. Check ( ) the ones where a request is accepted. Cross out ( ) the ones that reject a request. Then, tell a partner how you decided.
Boy: Can I go out and play?
Dad: Yes of course. Have fun.
Mom: No you can´t. You haven’t done your homework yet.
Girl: May I watch television?
Girl: Can I borrow your eraser?
Boy: Sorry. I don’t have one.
Mom: Could you wash the dishes today, Jack?
Boy: Will you do my homework for me? I have to go to soccer practice now.
3.
Older sister: No, of course I won’t. It’s your homework, not mine.
Read the conversations again. Discuss the questions below in groups. What are the requests? What reasons are given for not saying yes? Are any of the requests unreasonable? Which? Why?
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Boy: Sure, Mom. No problem!
Accepts or rejects requests in role plays.
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