A hands-on speaking and listening activity for beginner English learners. Children respond to polite requests by passing illustrated classroom-object cards, then swap roles. Includes four cut-out cards and a separate teacher guide with a request script and supported alternatives.
Target Vocabulary: pen, ruler, book, pencil case.
Target Language: “Pass me a …, please.” “Here you are.”
Activity:
- An adult cuts out the four cards.
- Children listen to a request and pass the matching card.
- Practise saying “Here you are” when handing over the card.
- Swap roles and repeat with the same objects.
Learning Goal: To understand polite classroom requests and take part in a short, supported exchange.
| Textbook Name | Unit Number & Title | Context / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Super Minds Level 1, Second Edition, British English | Unit 1: At school | Extends the polite-request pattern on page 13 using familiar classroom objects. No independent reading is required. |
Tags: classroom objects, polite requests, listening, speaking, pair work, beginner English, printable cards, Super Minds 1, At school, TeachTags

