Survival Slides Lingo Lab
Entering & Emerging ENL
Survival Speak
Classroom Communication
Learn how to ask for help, borrow supplies, and share your feelings with ease.
Lesson 1: Essential Survival Language
Let's Speak!
Skill 1: Asking for Help
Scenario A
Sentence Frame
Raise your hand and say:
"Excuse me, I need help with ________."
this reading
this activity
1
Raise Your Hand
Wait for the teacher to see you.
2
Use a Loud Voice
Speak clearly so the teacher can understand your request.
3
Point to the Problem
Use your finger to show exactly what is difficult.
Tip: It is good to ask for help! Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Skill 2: Borrowing Supplies
Scenario B
Ask a Partner:
"Can I borrow a ________, please?"
Response: "Yes, here you go!"
Be sure to say "Thank you!" when you receive it.
Visual Word Bank
✏️ pencil
✂️ scissors
📏 ruler
📓 notebook
Practice with your partner right now! Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Skill 3: Sharing Feelings
Scenario C
😊
happy
Everything is good
😕
confused
I do not understand
🥱
tired
I need more rest
🤩
excited
Ready to learn!
Let's Share:
"Today, I feel ________."
Example: "Today, I feel excited."
Check-in with yourself: how do you feel today? Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Class Activity
Partner Talk
Now It's Your Turn! 🤝
Turn to your neighbor and try these three phrases. Use real objects or point to them!
🙋♀️
1. Ask for Help
"Excuse me, I need help with ________."
✏️
2. Borrow an Item
"Can I borrow a ________, please?"
🌟
3. Say How You Feel
"Today, I feel ________."
Be kind and support your partner! Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Survival Keychain Cards Lingo Lab • Survival Toolkit
Survival Communication Cards
Cut out these cards, punch a hole in the corner, and keep them on a metal ring!
Entering & Emerging
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Asking for Help
🙋♂️
Sentence Frame:
"Excuse me, I need help with ________."
📖 this reading
✏️ this writing
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Borrowing Items
✏️
Sentence Frame:
"Can I borrow a ________, please?"
✏️ pencil
✂️ scissors
📓 notebook
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Sharing Feelings
💬
Sentence Frame:
"Today, I feel ________."
😊 happy
😕 confused
🥱 tired
🤩 excited
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Basic Needs
🚪
Sentence Frame:
"May I please go to the ________?"
🚻 restroom
💧 water fountain
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Partner Work
🤝
Taking Turns:
"You go first." / "I go first."
Collaborating:
"Let's work together!"
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Checking In
💡
✓ "I understand."
✗ "I do not understand."
↺ "Repeat, please."
Cut along the dashed lines (✂️) Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Survival Builder Worksheet Lingo Lab • Practice Sheet Entering & Emerging
My School Words
Practice using your school words to ask questions and share feelings.
Name:
Date:
Partner:
A Match the Picture
Draw a line from the picture to the sentence it matches.
✏️ Pencil
🙋♀️ Hand Raised
😊 Happy Face
"Today, I feel happy!"
"Can I borrow a pencil, please?"
"Excuse me, I need help with this."
B Draw and Write
Draw what is hard (reading, writing...)
Choose a word from the box and write it in the sentence.
reading writing math
Say it to your teacher:
"Excuse me,
I need help with ________________."
C Trace & Write Your Feelings
Trace the sentence frames below and write how you feel today.
Step 1:
Today, I feel ...
Step 2:
😊 happy
😕 confused
🥱 tired
🤩 excited
Step 3:
Today, I feel __________________________________.
Self-Assessment: Did you practice speaking? ⬜ Yes ⬜ No Lingo Lab • Survival Speak
Opinion Slides Lingo Lab
Transitioning & Expanding
Opinion Odyssey
Academic Conversations
Master the art of stating a claim, supporting it with evidence, and discussing opinions respectfully with your peers.
Lesson 2: Academic Opinion & Argumentation
Start the Odyssey
Step 1: Make a Claim
Opinion vs Fact
What is a Claim?
A claim is an academic opinion that you can support with evidence. It is not just a personal feeling—it is something you prove!
Claim Sentence Frame
"In my opinion, ________ because ________."
Simple Preference (Weak)
"I like cell phones because they are cool."
Hard to debate, lacks academic weight.
Academic Claim (Strong)
"Cell phones are valuable educational tools because they offer quick access to information."
Debatable, backed by reasons!
Expressing opinions academically builds credibility. Lingo Lab • Opinion Odyssey
Step 2: Structuring Your Argument
Paragraph Structure
The Paragraph Hamburger 🍔
Think of a strong paragraph like a juicy burger. You need a top bun, delicious fillings in the middle, and a sturdy bottom bun to hold it all together!
Top Bun: The Claim (Main Idea)
The Fillings: Reasons & Evidence
Bottom Bun: Conclusion (Wrap Up)
🍔 THE CLAIM (Top Bun)
States your main opinion clearly.
🥬 EVIDENCE & REASONS (Fillings)
Provides facts, examples, and details to support your claim.
🥯 CONCLUSION (Bottom Bun)
Restates your claim and wraps up your final thoughts.
Every component is necessary to make your paragraph strong! Lingo Lab • Opinion Odyssey
Step 3: Transition Words
Connecting Ideas
🏁
Starting
To introduce your main claim:
"First of all,"
"To begin with,"
➕
Adding
To add reasons or support:
"In addition,"
"Furthermore,"
🏁
Concluding
To finish your thoughts:
"Therefore,"
"As a result,"
Transition words help your ideas flow smoothly. Lingo Lab • Opinion Odyssey
Step 4: Academic Discussion
Partner Debate
How to Agree and Disagree Academic Style
Opinion Builder Organizer Lingo Lab • Graphic Organizer Transitioning & Expanding
Academic Opinion Builder
Plan your academic paragraph using the Paragraph Hamburger framework.
Name:
Date:
Topic:
Academic Transition Word Bank
State Your Claim
First of all, To begin with,
Add Support & Evidence
In addition, Furthermore,
Conclude
Therefore, As a result,
🍔 The Claim (Top Bun) State your main opinion and the topic.
Write your claim here...
🥬 Reasons & Evidence (Fillings) Provide details, facts, or observations to support your claim.
Reason 1 & Evidence:
Reason 2 & Evidence:
🥯 Conclusion (Bottom Bun) Restate your main opinion in a new way.
Write your concluding statement here...
Self-Assessment Checklist: ⬜ Claim ⬜ Evidence 1 ⬜ Evidence 2 ⬜ Conclusion Lingo Lab • Opinion Odyssey
Opinion Discussion Cards Lingo Lab • Talk Toolkit
Academic Discussion Cards
Cut out these cards to use during partner discussions and peer debate!
Transitioning & Expanding
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1. Stating a Claim
📢
Use these frames to introduce your main academic opinion clearly.
Standard Frame:
"I believe that ________ because ________."
Advanced Frame:
"In my opinion, ________. My primary reason is that ________."
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2. Agreeing Respectfully
🤝
Use these frames when you support a classmate's claim.
Standard Frame:
"I agree with your claim that ________ because ________."
Advanced Frame:
"I support your point about ________. Additionally, ________."
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3. Disagreeing Politely
🤔
Use these frames to offer a different opinion politely.
Standard Frame:
"I understand your perspective, but I believe ________."
Advanced Frame:
"On the other hand, my evidence suggests that ________."
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4. Clarification
💡
Use these frames when you need more details from your partner.
Standard Frame:
"Could you please explain what you mean by ________?"
Advanced Frame:
"What evidence do you have to support your point about ________?"
Cut along the dashed lines (✂️) and hole punch to compile a portable set. Lingo Lab • Opinion Odyssey