A. WARM-UP QUESTIONS
Discuss as a class or in small groups. Answers will vary.
1. Do you like grocery shopping? Why or why not?
- What is your favorite supermarket? What do you like about it?
- Name one product that is always difficult to find in a supermarket.
B. VOCABULARY PREVIEW
- groceries
- dairy
- shampoo
- beauty supplies
- aisle
- produce
- ground beef
- deli
- bakery
- laundry detergent
Encourage your students to use vocabulary from the model to complete the activities.
(Attached in Materials)
Practice
Dialogue Reading
Read the dialogue with your partner a few times. Take turns being each character. Practice your intonation and pronunciation. Circle any new words or phrases that you need to practice.
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Customer: |
Excuse me. Where can I find the butter? |
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Clerk: |
It’s in the dairy section at the back of the store. I can show you. |
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Customer: |
That’s okay. I can find it myself now. |
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Clerk: |
Is there anything else you’re looking for today? |
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Customer: |
Can you also tell me where to find the shampoo? |
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Clerk: |
Sure. It’s with the health and beauty supplies in aisle 4. |
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Customer: |
Thanks a lot. |
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Clerk: |
You’re welcome. Have a good day. |
Have your students read the dialogue and practice some of the different expressions.
Listening Practice
Have students complete the dialogue by listening
to two students read the completed dialogue from page 2. Choose a new pair to read it a second time.
