Register Radar Slides Talk Transformers
Level 1: Who is Listening?
"The right words for the right person!"
The Hook: Who Gets It?
Person A
"Give me that pencil now. I need it."
Person B
"Excuse me, may I borrow your pencil, please?"
Which person will get the pencil? Why?
The Two Big Questions
1. WHO?
Who are you talking to? Is it a teacher, a friend, or your little brother?
2. WHERE?
Where are you? In the classroom, at the park, or in the Principal's office?
Register Radar
Formal
Teacher / Principal
"Good morning"
Full Sentences
Informal
Friends / Siblings
"Hey! What's up?"
Slang / Contractions
Detective Time!
Watch the short video clips. After each one, stand on the Left side of the room if it is FORMAL and the Right side if it is INFORMAL .
FORMAL
INFORMAL
Social Sort Worksheet Social Sort
Talk Transformers: Level 1
Name:
Date:
Mission Instructions
Read the phrases in the "Phrase Bank" below. Decide if they are Formal (used for teachers, principals, or adults) or Informal (used for friends or siblings). Write the phrases in the correct boxes.
Phrase Bank
"Yo! What's up, dude?"
"Good afternoon, Mr. Smith."
"I'm sorry, I don't understand."
"Gimme that toy!"
"Can I help you with that, Principal?"
"Wanna play soccer?"
"Excuse me, may I leave the room?"
"See ya later!"
Formal
Informal
Think Like a Transformer:
How do you decide which way to talk? Circle the most important things to think about:
Who is listening
Where you are
What time it is
Magic Words Slides Magic Words
Level 2: Formulating Polite Requests
"How to ask for anything like a pro!"
The Magical Challenge
Today, the teacher is a Magic Gatekeeper . If you want a pencil, a drink of water, or to go to the bathroom, you MUST use the magic words correctly!
Rules:
• No "Gimme!" or "I want!"
• No pointing and grunting.
• Use a "Polite Power-Up" word.
The 3 Polite Power-Ups
M
MAY
"Permission Word"
"May I please sharpen my pencil?"
C
COULD
"Ability Word"
"Could you help me with this problem?"
W
WOULD
"Offering Word"
"Would you mind moving your chair?"
The Transformation Tool
"Gimme water!"
"May I have some water, please?"
1. POWER-UP
May / Could / Would
2. PERSON
I / You
3. ACTION
go / help / have
4. POLITE END
please?
Your Turn!
Transform this:
"Open the window. It's hot."
Raise your hand when you have the transformation!
Polite Power-Up Worksheet Polite Power-Up
Talk Transformers: Level 2
Name:
The Request Formula
POWER-UP
May / Could / Would
PERSON
I / You
ACTION
go / help / have
PLEASE?
Always end here!
Sentence Transformers
Transform the direct "Demands" into polite "Requests" using the formula above.
1
"Give me a blue crayon."
2
"I'm going to the bathroom."
3
"Help me with my coat."
4
"Move your chair."
Master Challenge
Think of something YOU want to ask the Principal. Write it here using your best Polite Power-Up:
Playground Patterns Slides Playground Patterns
Level 3: Informal Social Interactions
"Speaking naturally with your friends!"
The Robot Problem
Formal Robot
"Greetings friend. Do you wish to engage in a game of soccer?"
Does this robot sound natural for the playground?
Problem:
It's too stiff! Friends use shorter, faster ways to speak.
How would a HUMAN say it?
Shortcuts: Contractions
Informal speech uses "shortcuts" to talk faster.
I am I'm
Do not Don't
You are You're
It is It's
Pro-tip: "Wanna" and "Gonna" are also informal shortcuts for "Want to" and "Going to"!
Informal Greetings
"Hey! What's up?"
"Hi! How's it going?"
"Yo! Wanna play?"
THE VIBE
Keep it friendly, fast, and fun! Your body language should be relaxed.
When is it okay?
Recess
Perfect for playing and hanging out.
Lunch
Great for chatting while eating.
Group Work
Okay for talking with your team.
Warning: Still use Formal talk when a teacher is talking to the whole class!
Robot to Human Translator Worksheet Robot to Human
Talk Transformers: Level 3
Name:
Mission Briefing
The playground is full of robots! They sound too formal and stiff. Your mission is to translate their robotic talk into natural human talk for the playground. Use contractions like don't , I'm , or wanna !
Stiff Robot Talk
Natural Human Talk
"Greetings. I am pleased to meet you."
"I do not possess a soccer ball."
"Do you want to run quickly?"
"It is time to go inside the building."
"I am going to eat my sandwich now."
Shortcut Toolbox
Wanna Gonna I'm What's up? Hey Don't It's
The Big Oops Slides The Big Oops
Level 4: Apologies and Reasons
"How to fix mistakes with the right words."
The Apology Bridge
The "Sorry"
"I'm so sorry..."
The Reason
"...because I forgot."
Just saying "Sorry" isn't enough. We need to explain WHY using BECAUSE or SO .
Sorry Transformers
Formal
"I apologize for being late because my bus was delayed."
Full, clear reason.
Uses "apologize" or "I am sorry."
Informal
"Sorry I'm late! The bus was so slow."
Short and fast.
Uses "My bad" or "Oops."
The Reason Tools
BECAUSE
Explains the CAUSE of the mistake.
"I'm sorry I forgot my homework because I left it on the table."
SO
Explains the RESULT of the mistake.
"I forgot my book, so I'm sorry I can't read with you."
The Oopsie Card Game
Pick an Oopsie Card . Your partner will be the Teacher or a Friend. Can you fix the situation with the right words?
Spilled Milk
Lost Book
Late to Class
Oopsie Cards Activity Oopsie Cards
Talk Transformers: Level 4 Activity
How to Play
Cut out the cards below.
Pick a card and choose a partner.
Round 1 (Formal): One person is the Principal or Teacher. Fix the "Oops" using "I apologize..." and "because" .Round 2 (Informal): One person is a Friend. Fix the "Oops" using "Sorry!" or "My bad!" .
Mistake #1
Spilled juice on a library book.
"Oh no!"
Mistake #2
Arrived 10 minutes late to class.
"I'm late!"
Mistake #3
Accidentally broke a friend's toy.
"CRACK!"
Mistake #4
Forgot to do the homework.
"Empty bag!"
Mistake #5
Stepped on someone's lunch bag.
"SQUISH!"
Mistake #6
Forgot to invite a friend to play.
"Wait for me!"
Fix-It Phrases (Cheat Sheet)
Formal Power-Ups
• "I would like to apologize for..."
• "I am very sorry because..."
• "It was a mistake, so I will..."
Informal Power-Ups
• "Whoops! Sorry about that."
• "My bad! The [thing] was [reason]."
• "Sorry! I'll fix it right now."
Schoolville Showdown Slides Schoolville Showdown
Level 5: The Final Mission
Master Code-Switcher Challenge
Your Passport to Success
Welcome to Schoolville ! You will travel to 3 different stations in our classroom.
Station Goals:
Use the correct Register.
Listen to the context.
Get your Passport stamped!
The Passport
Keep it safe. This is your grade for the day!
Station 1: Principal's Office
The Scenario
You need to ask for a late pass. The Principal is busy writing an email.
Talk Transformer Tip
FORMAL ONLY!
Wait for them to look up. Use "Good morning" and "May I..."
Station 2: The Playground
The Scenario
Your friends are playing tag. You want to join the game!
Talk Transformer Tip
Informal Vibe!
Use "Hey!" and contractions like "Wanna". Be fast and friendly!
GO TIME!
Pick up your passport. Find your first station. Show us your Talk Transformer powers!
START MISSION
Talk Tracker Passport Talk Transformer Passport
Official Schoolville Citizen
Student Name
Level Achieved
Intermediate
Mission Progress
Station 1
The Office
Target Register:
Formal
STAMP HERE
Station 2
Playground
Target Register:
Informal
STAMP HERE
Station 3
Cafeteria
Target Register:
Mixed / Polite
STAMP HERE
Mission Report
Which station was the EASIEST for you? Why?
Which register is the most helpful at school?
Formal
Informal
Both
Simulation Station Signs Station 1
Principal's
Office
Register Target
FORMAL
Station 2
The
Playground
Register Target
INFORMAL
Station 3
The
Cafeteria
Register Target
POLITE
