Vocabulary guide
- timetable: a plan showing classes and times
- morning tea: a short break during the school morning
- directions: instructions for getting to a place
Comprehension answers
- Where is Mina’s first class? Room 12
- What does Mina do when she is unsure? She asks for help.
- Why does she look at her timetable again? To find the next class
- Which sentence politely checks a direction? Is it left at the library?
Writing model
I check my timetable for the room number. I ask someone politely if I need help. I repeat the directions to make sure I understand. I leave enough time to reach the classroom.
Word Study
timetable; directions (in that order).
Sentence Builder
Where is Room 12?
School English
Possible response: Could you please tell me where Room 12 is?
Accept other polite and relevant answers.
Teaching notes
Read the passage aloud for the listening panel. For the language panel, model one sentence aloud and let students change the sentence starter. For the speaking and transfer panels, accept a clear, relevant response in the student’s own words. Invite planning in a familiar language and adjust support to English proficiency.