Tell It Clearly
Aligned to SL.2.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When you tell about something, speak clearly and add details so your listeners can picture it.
Worked example
'On Saturday I went to the zoo. I saw a tall giraffe eat leaves from a high branch. It was a fun day.'
Practice questions
- Tell a partner about something you did, in order.
- Add two details so they can picture it.
- Speak slowly and clearly so everyone understands.
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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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Cuéntalo con claridad
Cuando cuentas algo, habla claro y agrega detalles para que quienes escuchan se lo imaginen.
Ejemplo: 'El sábado fui al zoológico. Vi una jirafa alta comer hojas de una rama alta. Fue un día divertido.'
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