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Show and Tell

  • Kindergarten
  • English Language Arts
  • SL.K.5
  • Speaking & Listening
  • Free lesson

Aligned to SL.K.5 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

You can add a drawing to help show what you are telling about.

Worked examples

Example 1

While telling about a rainbow, you could draw its bright colors.

Example 2

While telling about your trip, you could show a shell you brought back.

Example 3

Point at your drawing while you talk. It helps the listener follow along.

Practice questions

  1. Tell about something fun.
  2. Draw a picture to go with it.
  3. Show your picture as you talk.

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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En español

Muestra y Cuenta

Puedes agregar un dibujo para ayudar a mostrar lo que estás contando.

Ejemplo 1: Mientras cuentas sobre un arcoíris, puedes dibujar sus colores brillantes.

Ejemplo 2: Mientras cuentas de tu viaje, puedes mostrar una concha que trajiste.

Ejemplo 3: Señala tu dibujo mientras hablas. Ayuda a que quien escucha te siga.

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