Individual Worksheet
Subject: English
Topic: My favourite book
Class/Age: 8 grade
Student's Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
Instructions for the Student:
Dear student! This worksheet will help you practice talking about your favourite book and responding to unexpected questions or comments in a conversation. Read each task carefully. Use the space provided to write your answers. Be creative and thoughtful. Good luck!
Task 1: Prepare and Predict (3 points)
Think about your favourite book. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing why it is your favourite. Then, in the table below, predict TWO unexpected or challenging comments or questions someone might ask you about your book choice. For each predicted comment, write a possible flexible response.
My favourite book is: _________________________________
My paragraph:
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| Predicted Unexpected Comment/Question | My Flexible Response (at sentence or discourse level) |
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| 1. |
My response: |
| 2. |
My response: |