Explaining and clarifying situations

Curriculum topic

Grade

Grade 9

Subject

Английский язык

Term

2

Lesson

№ 41

Learning objectives

• 9.2.3.1understand most of the argument in extended conversations on general and academic topics in a wide range of environments without practical support
• 9.3.3.1explain and justify their own point of view on a range of general and curricular topics

Sample questions

1. 1
   A: "I'm not sure I follow." What is the speaker doing?

   Asking for clarification Changing the topic completely Ending the conversation Giving a strong opinion
2. 2
   Which phrase best clarifies what you mean after a misunderstanding?

   I couldn't care less. Let's call it a day. That's none of my business. What I mean is...
3. 3
   "In other words, you want to postpone the meeting." What does "In other words" introduce?

   A completely new topic A personal example A refusal to answer A rephrasing of the idea