## Time to speak!

## Speaking Task 1 These verbs are often used during tidy-up time. What does each one mean? Make notes or translate it into your home language. You may use this document to organize your notes: List of phrasal verbs carry out clean up come back go back hang up pick up put away put down put in put up sweep up take out throw away tidy up Make up classroom instructions using each of these verbs.

## Speaking Task 2 As a teacher in primary school, you'll want to ask your pupils to tidy up. Imperativesand sequential time words work well here. Work in pairs or groups. Prepare a list of 5 or 6 possible instructions using the given grammar. Share your list with another group. Put the instructions in order. Use words like ‘First, next, and then’. For example: First, pick up all the toys and put them in the toy box. Next, return all the books to the bookshelf. Then, clear the tables and put away any art supplies. After that, wipe down the tables and chairs. Finally, make sure all the rubbish is thrown away in the bin. Originally published August 9, 2017 © Edutopia.org Extension work: Give the instructions using modal verbs* and phrasal verbs Modal verbs include should, must, can, have to, need to. "You should pick up all the toys and put them away in the toy box." "You must put the books back on the shelf." "You can clear off the tables and put away the art supplies." "You need to wipe down the tables and chairs." "You have to throw away any rubbish in the bin." "You could help out by organizing the desks." Work in pairs or groups. Prepare a list of 5 or 6 possible instructions using the given grammar. Share your list with another group. Put the instructions in order. Use words like should, must, can, have to, need to.

## Speaking Task 3 Work in pairs. Look at the picture. It is time to finish and tidy up the classroom. What instructions would you give to the pupils? Use grammar forms such as imperatives and sequential time words. Use the phrases you practiced in 'Speaking Task 2'. Originally published August 9, 2017 © Edutopia.org