Conversation & Describing
Aligned to SL.1.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
In a good conversation you follow the rules: listen, wait your turn, and add to what others say. If you are confused, ask a question. Describe things with details so others can picture them.
Worked examples
Example 1
A friend says 'I saw a bird.' You add on: 'What color was it?' Then describe yours: 'I saw a big red bird in the tall tree.'
Example 2
A friend says 'I went to the lake.' You ask, 'What did you do there?' — a question keeps the conversation going.
Example 3
Look at the person while they talk. It is how they know you are actually listening and not just waiting.
Practice questions
- Describe your favorite place using three details.
- Ask a question to learn more about a friend's story.
- Take turns telling about your day, then add to it.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Conversación y descripción
En una buena conversación sigues las reglas: escuchar, esperar tu turno y agregar algo a lo que otros dicen. Si estás confundido, haz una pregunta. Describe las cosas con detalles para que otros puedan imaginarlas.
Ejemplo 1: Un amigo dice 'I saw a bird.' Tú agregas: '¿What color was it?' Luego describes el tuyo: 'I saw a big red bird in the tall tree.'
Ejemplo 2: Un amigo dice 'Fui al lago.' Tú preguntas: '¿Qué hiciste ahí?' — una pregunta mantiene viva la conversación.
Ejemplo 3: Mira a la persona mientras habla. Así sabe que de verdad la escuchas y no solo esperas tu turno.
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