A2 ELEMENTARY TEACHER HANDBOOK

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GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.16 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Complete the question with how much or how many.

1. [How many] eggs do you need? 5. [How much] does the chicken cost?

2. [How much] soup do you want? 6. [How much] lettuce do you want for your salad?

3. [How many] pizzas do we have? 7. [How many] burgers do we need to order?

4. [How many] sandwiches should I make? 8. [How much] broccoli do you want?

ACTIVITY 2.2.17 - READ & LISTEN
MAD Word Jumble

Look at the grocery store advertisement and listen to the questions. Then, put the answers in

the correct word order.
1. How much does the broccoli cost?

It costs one dollar and ninety-nine cents.
2. How many pizzas can you buy for six dollars?

You can buy two pizzas.
3. How much does the mozzarella cheese cost?

It costs five dollars and ninety-nine cents.
4. How much does the beef steak cost?

It costs six dollars and ninety-nine cents.
5. How many slices of cheddar cheese are there?

There are twelve slices of cheese.
6. How many packs of pork sausages cost three dollars and ninety-nine cents?

Two packs cost three dollars and ninety-nine cents.

ACTIVITY 2.2.18 - READ & LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Segmented Recording

Look at the grocery store advertisement. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. How much does a 2-pack of sausage cost?

2. What costs $1.49?

3. How many pizzas can you buy with $12?

4. How much does a bag of potatoes cost?

5. How many slices of cheddar cheese do you get for $2.99?

6. What would you like to buy?

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.19 - SPEAK: What do you eat?
LAD Pairing Activity
Find out your partner’s eating habits. Ask your partner the following questions and write
his/her answers.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the

A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf

Questions Answers
1. What do you eat for breakfast?
2. What do you eat for lunch? 1.
3. What fruit and vegetable do you really like? 2.
4. Are there any foods you don’t like? 3.
5. What type of meat or seafood do you prefer? 4.
6. What is your favorite meal of the day? 5.
6.

ACTIVITY 2.2.20 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Use the answers your partner gave you in the previous activity and talk about his/her eating
habits.

ACTIVITY 2.2.21 - SPEAK: Let’s Build Sentences

LAD Pairing Activity
Look at the words given and make as many sentence combinations as possible as a class.
Listen carefully to your classmates and when it is your turn, try not to repeat any of the
sentences.

TEACHER NOTE: You can record the answers on a sheet of paper or on the board. OR You can
give this in groups of 3 or 4 in the LAD.

I can’t stand to eat fruit chores
You don’t like to drink vegetables food
Susan don’t mind to do homework coffee
Mark and John enjoy to cook the dishes soda
My sister and I like pork cheese
Steven love
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GREENMARKETS IN NEW YORK CITY

Where do fruits and vegetables come from? When we go to the grocery store, there are
carrots, lettuce, and apples to buy. All of these vegetables and fruits come from farms.
Sometimes food comes from farms in different countries. Many of the grapes people buy in
the grocery store in the United States come from South America or the cheese can come from
Italy.

Of course there are also farms in the United States. People like to buy food that is local and
fresh, but it is hard when you live in the city or in a state with cold weather. Farmers, or people
who work on farms, can bring their vegetables, like onions and peppers, and their fruit, like
pears and berries, to the city and sell them. People who live in New York City like to call the
place where farmers sell their food “Farmers’ Markets” or “Greenmarkets” because you can
buy many fresh fruit and vegetables from farmers. Farmers also sell meat, bread, yogurt, eggs,
milk, plants, flowers and desserts.

Food at a Greenmarket is often more fresh because the food did not have to be transported
from a different city or country. It is picked at the farm and the farmers bring it that day
or within days to the people. For that reason, it is often cheaper to also buy food at a
Greenmarket. It costs money to ship or drive a product from one country to the next.

Farm: a large place where people grow vegetables and fruit

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.2.22 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Decide if each statement is True or False based on the reading.

1. A pear is an example of a vegetable.

A. True B. False

2. At a farmers’ market, you can buy vegetables, fruit, meat, bread and more.

A. True B. False

3. Another name for a farmers’ market is a “Vegetable Market”.

A. True B. False

4. All of the food in the grocery stores comes from local farms in the United States.

A. True B. False

5. Grapes sold in grocery stores in the United States can come from South America.

A. True B. False

6. Farmers bring their vegetables and fruit to the city.

A. True B. False

7. Food is cheaper in a grocery store.

A. True B. False

8. Food is often fresher at a Greenmarket.

A. True B. False

ACTIVITY 2.2.23 - READ & SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Answer the following questions about markets in your country and city.
1. Where do you usually buy your fruits and vegetables?
2. Are there farms near your city?
3. Do you have Farmers’ Markets or Greenmarkets near you?
4. Does your country get fruit or vegetables from other countries?

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VOCABULARY

IN A RESTAURANT

ACTIVITY 2.3.1 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Record yourself saying as much as possible about the Section 3 Vocabulary picture.
What words or phrases do you know? What do you see? What is happening in the picture?

TEACHER NOTE: After students complete the activity in the MAD, discuss the image as a class
using the LAD Presentation Mode.

ACTIVITY 2.3.2 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Section 3 Vocabulary Pronunciation

ACTIVITY 2.3.3 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce phrases and sentences using Section 3 Vocabulary.

1. There is a new Mexican restaurant. 6. My family is going to order dessert.

2. Are you full? 7. I would like a soda and a water, please.

3. How does the hamburger taste? 8. The pork tastes bland.

4. The waitress serves us the main course. 9. Would you like a piece of cake?

5. My sister enjoys chocolate ice cream. 10. Do you drink coffee?

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CULTURAL NOTE
Ice or No Ice?
When you order a drink in a restaurant, the waiter or waitress brings it to you in a glass. Water,

soda, lemonade, etc. come with ice cubes. If you do not like your drink very cold, then ask for

“no ice!” If you want more to drink, you can usually ask for a refill at no extra cost.

ACTIVITY 2.3.4 - WRITE

MAD Letter Jumble

Spell vocabulary words from Section 3.

1. the waitress 2. the lemonade 3. the restroom 4. to wash up
7. the juice 8. to recommend
5. delicious 6. to serve

ACTIVITY 2.3.5 - WRITE
MAD Image Match
Read about Danielle’s favorite foods for each meal. Then, match each image with the
correct vocabulary word.

I love to eat! For breakfast, I enjoy eating , , and drinking . For lunch, I like

eating or a . I love drinking . For dinner, I love eating or

with a . I usually drink . I enjoy eating for dessert.

eggs hamburger salad

bread orange juice milk

coffee lobster cake

pizza fish

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VOCABULARY

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.3.6 - WRITE

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.

1. I love a warm cup of __________ in the morning.

A. juice B. coffee C. eggs D. toast
D. waitress
2. The __________ is really good. She is friendly and my order is perfect. D. the restaurant
D. the meal
A. waiter B. dessert C. tea D. the restroom
D. Chocolate
3. How does __________ taste? D. try
D. lemonade
A. the hamburger B. the bill C. the bag

4. The waiter serves __________ before the main course.

A. the dessert B. the appetizer C. the snack

5. I need to go to __________ to wash up.

A. the menu B. coffee C. eggs

6. __________ is NOT a dessert.

A. Cake B. Ice cream C. Cheese

7. I __________ this restaurant because the food is delicious!

A. taste B. serve C. recommend

8. My mom likes __________ in her water to make it cold.

A. ice B. milk C. coffee

CULTURAL NOTE
Pop vs Soda
In the United States there are different names for a soft drink depending on where you live.
The southern states typically use the term “coke” or “cola” as it is short for Coca-Cola®. The word
“pop” is more common in the midwest states as well as the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
Lastly, “soda” is common on the east and west coasts. However, Hawaii, Missouri and Wisconsin
also use the term “soda”. Then places like Minnesota may even mix the two and call it “soda pop.”
If you look up soda vs. pop, you will see countless websites with opinions about these terms. There
is even one website http://popvssoda.com that is trying to help solve the “who uses which word?”
question and is surveying people on what word they use.
Can you think of a word that you use but other parts of your country use a different word?

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ACTIVITY 2.3.7 - LISTEN & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the conversation between a waiter and his customer. Fill in the blanks with the
vocabulary words that you hear.
Waiter: Good evening. How are you doing tonight?
Customer: I’m doing well, thank you.
Waiter: What would you like [to drink]?
Customer: I would like a glass of [water], please.
(A little later)
Waiter: Here is your glass of water. Are you ready [to order]?
Customer: What do you [recommend] to eat?
Waiter: I recommend [the lobster]. It [tastes] delicious.
Customer: That sounds great. That will be my [main course] and for my [appetizer] I would
like [the bread] with dip.
(A little later)
Waiter: [How does] the lobster taste?
Customer: It is [delicious].
Waiter: Would you like [a dessert]?
Customer: No, thank you. I’m [full]. I would like [the bill].
Waiter: Here you go. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

ACTIVITY 2.3.8 - READ

MAD Text Match

Match the answer with the appropriate question.

1. What would you like to drink? I would like lemonade, please.

2. Do you want to order a dessert? No, I’m not hungry. I’m full.
3. How does the hamburger taste? It tastes really bland.

4. Would you like ice in your water? No, I don’t like it really cold.

5. What dessert do you recommend? I recommend the chocolate cake.

6. How do you usually pay for dinner? I like to pay with cash.

7. Where is the restroom? It is in the front of the restaurant.

8. Are we going to order a pizza? Yes, let’s order a large one.

GAME - CHAPTER 2 VOCABULARY REVIEW
Class activity

GAME: Bingo and/or Marker War (Find the explanation and playing sheet in
the A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A2StudentGames.pdf.)

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GRAMMAR

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

POLITE REQUESTS “COULD”

Could is used to make polite requests.

There is always a verb after could and it is always For example:

in the infinitive form (without ‘to‘). Could I have a menu, please?

Do not use could/couldn’t in a reply for For example:
requests. Instead you use can/can’t. Could you pass me the salt?
Yes, I can. OR No, I can’t.

Note: All subjects use the same conjugation of could.

ACTIVITY 2.3.9 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Rewrite the informal request as a polite request.

For example: You see: Can I have a glass of water?

You type: [Could I have a glass of water?]

1. Can we have menus, please? [Could we have menus, please?]

2. Can you wash up before dinner? [Could you wash up before dinner?]

3. Can you bring me another menu? [Could you bring me another menu?]

4. Can you make sandwiches for lunch? [Could you make sandwiches for lunch?]

5. Can you cook an omelette this morning? [Could you cook an omelette this morning?]

6. Can I have ice for my water? [Could I have ice for my water?]

ACTIVITY 2.3.10 - READ & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Read common questions and answers between a waiter and customer. Figure out what is

wrong in each sentence and rewrite it to make it correct. It could be a wrong verb conjugation

or incorrect word order. Remember polite request rules. Be careful with capitalization and

punctuation.

Customer: Could I to have a cup of coffee? [Could I have a cup of coffee?]
Waiter: Yes, you could. [Yes, you can.]
Customer: Can you bring another napkin? [Could you bring another napkin?]
Waiter: Yes, I more napkins have. [Yes, I have more napkins.]

Waiter: Would like you to order dessert? [Would you like to order dessert?]

Customer: No. Could I to get the bill, please? [No. Could I get the bill, please?]

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ACTIVITY 2.3.11 - WRITE

MAD Word Jumble

Look at the answer given and put the question in the correct word order.

1. Yes, I can bring it to you. Could I get the bill, please?

2. Yes, which one would you like? Could we order an appetizer?

3. Fish is a great choice! Could I get the fish, please?

4. Yes, I can bring you one. Could we get one more menu?

5. I’m sorry, we only have hot tea. Could I have sweet tea?

6. It is next to the kitchen. Could you tell me where the restroom is?

ACTIVITY 2.3.12 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Pretend you are in a restaurant and ask five polite requests of the waitress.

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

REVIEW OF ‘would like’ AND THE CONTRACTION ‘d

Would like is used to ask or say politely (in a more formal way) what a person wants or to make
requests/offers. It can be used with a noun or a verb.

For example:

It can be used with a noun. Would you like an apple?

No. I’d like an orange.

For example:

It can be used with a verb. Would you like to have a picnic?

Yes, I would!

It can also be used as a contraction in a positive statement.

To form a contraction you simply combine the subject pronoun and the -d from would. You place an

apostrophe after the subject pronoun.

For example:
I would like a hamburger. → I’d like a hamburger.
She would like to drink milk. → She’d like to drink milk.

ACTIVITY 2.3.13 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Type the contraction for each subject pronoun and the verb would.

1. you would [you’d] 2. he would [he’d] 3. I would [I’d]

4. they would [they’d] 5. she would [she’d]

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GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.3.14 - LISTEN
MAD Multiple Choices
You are going to hear a question from a waiter and spoken responses from three different
customers. Choose the best response to the question.
1. Waiter: What would he like to drink?

Customer Response 2: He’d like a glass of lemonade.
2. Waiter: Would you all like to order an appetizer?

Customer Response 1: No, thank you. We aren’t very hungry.
3. Waiter: Would you like chicken or beef?

Customer Response 3: I’d like chicken, please.
4. Waiter: Would you like to taste the chili?

Customer Response 1: No, thank you. It is too spicy.
5. Waiter: What would you like for breakfast?

Customer Response 3: I’d like cereal with a banana.
6. Waiter: Would you like something for your tea?

Customer Response 2: Yes, I’d love some honey.

ACTIVITY 2.3.15 - READ & WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Read the conversation and fill in the missing words. Use the words given in the word bank.
For every blank there is only one word. *If it is at the beginning of the sentence, capitalize it!
Word Bank: full, water, bring, drink, chicken, no, could, dessert, take, ice, appetizer,
vegetables, delicious, getting, order, would, is, thirsty

Waiter: Good afternoon. Could I [bring] you something to [drink]?

Customer: Yes, please. I am really [thirsty]. Could I have a glass of water with [ice]?

Waiter: Absolutely. Would you like an [appetizer] today?

Customer: No, thank you. I [would] like to only order something for dinner.

Waiter: I am [getting] your water and then I can [take] your order.

Waiter: Okay. Here is the ice [water]. Are you ready to [order]?

Customer: Yes. [Could] I please have the [chicken] with vegetables?

Waiter: That [is] an excellent choice!

Waiter: How does the chicken and [vegetables] taste?

Customer: They are [delicious]!

Waiter: Would you like [dessert] today?

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ACTIVITY 2.3.16 - WRITE

MAD Question and Answer

Read the answers and write the question a waiter asks in order to get that response.

Answers may vary.

1. I would like a lemonade. What would you like to drink?

2. Yes, I would like an appetizer. Would you like an appetizer?

3. Yes, I would like to try the fish. Would you like to try the fish?

4. I would like chocolate cake. What would you like for dessert?

5. No, thank you. I am full. Would you like anything else to eat or drink?

ACTIVITY 2.3.17 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
You and your friend are making plans for tonight. Answer your friend’s questions using
complete sentences. You can answer in the affirmative or you can answer in the negative.
If you answer in the negative, you need to say a recommendation for something else.
Try to answer at least 3 questions in the negative.
For example: You hear: Would you like to eat pasta tonight?

You say: (affirmative example) Yes, I would love to eat pasta!
(negative example) No, I would like to eat seafood.

1. Would you like to go to a restaurant tonight?
2. Would you like to eat at a seafood restaurant?
3. Or would you like to try the new pizza restaurant?
4. Would you like to go out for ice cream after dinner?
5. Would you like to see a movie after dinner?

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CONVERSATION

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 2.3.18 - SPEAK: May I take your order?
LAD Pairing Activity

salads 1. First, decide who is going to be the waiter or waitress and who is going

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad $7 to be the customer.
Shrimp Salad $9
Chicken Salad $8

dinner menu soups $6 2. Then, use the menu to role play a conversation.

French Onion Soup $5
Mushroom Soup $5
Tomato Soup
$14 3. When the conversation is complete, switch roles and have the
specialties
$12
Beef with Rice and Vegetables
Cheeseburger with Fries $15 conversation again.
Pasta with Lobster $10
Sausage Pizza
$4 * When you are the waiter or waitress you need to write down what the
dessert $3

Piece of Chocolate Cake
Bowl of Ice Cream

drinks $3 customer orders because you are going to share this information in

Coffee

Tea $2

Lemonade $2

Soda $2

the MAD.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the

recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the

A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf

ACTIVITY 2.3.19 - SPEAK

MAD Open Recording
Use the information from the ‘May I take your order?’ activity to describe what your partner
orders.

CULTURAL NOTE
Finding Restaurants Online
When going out to dinner, people in America usually look online for restaurant recommendations
and menus. They can even make reservations online. You can order meals “to go” at some
restaurants as well. Going online to do this is common, but many restaurants now have an App
for their restaurant. People also like to look up opinions about restaurants. Many people write
reviews about the food and service they had at a restaurant. Websites such as restaurants.com
or tripadvisor.com have restaurant recommendations for you. It tells you the name, address, and
phone number of the restaurant. It also tells you what type of food the restaurant serves.

Then, it gives a price rating of $, $ $, $ $ $ or
$ $ $ $. The more expensive a restaurant is,
the more $ it has. Then it has stars for overall
rating of the restaurant. 5 stars is the best
and 1 star is the worst rating. Lastly, you can
read reviews that other people wrote. That
way you can decide ahead of time if you want
to try the restaurant or not.

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ACTIVITY 2.3.20 - SPEAK: New York Restaurant
LAD Pairing Activity
1. Take home the following worksheet and fill out the top part with your restaurant

information. Use tripadvisor.com.
2. The next day you will exchange information with a group of 4. Fill out each person’s

restaurant information in the bottom part of the chart as he/she says the information.

YOUR RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Restaurant Phone Type of Specialties/ Price What would he/she
Name Number Food like to order to eat?
Known For ($, $$, $$$)

PARTNER’S RESTAURANT INFORMATION

Restaurant Phone Type of Specialties/ Price What would he/she
Name Number Food like to order to eat?
Known For ($, $$, $$$)
1.

2.

3.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the
A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf

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READING

CAFE MENU

ACTIVITY 2.3.21 - READ
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Read the menu and fill in the blanks based on what you read.
*Write all numbers in numeric form - 8, 13, etc.

1. [3] eggs cost $8.
2. The yogurt parfait comes with granola and [berries].
3. Cheese or [onions] can be added in your American fries.
4. This cafe serves [breakfast] food only.
5. Today is Thursday. I can eat at this cafe from 6 - [11] AM.
6. [Biscuits] and gravy is a delicious breakfast meal.
7. The meat omelette has ham, [pork sausage], and cheddar cheese.
8. The VG omelette has mushroom, onion, cheese, broccoli and [tomato].
9. The [coffee] is from Columbia.
10. Butter, [jam], and honey all come with the toast.
11. They serve [brunch] from 7AM-1PM on the weekend.
12. There are [6] different main course breakfast options.

ACTIVITY 2.3.22 - READ, LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Looking at the menu on the left, respond to the questions that the waitress is asking you.
1. Waiter: Welcome to Good Eats Cafe. Can I bring you something to drink?
2. Waiter: What would you like to order for your meal?
3. Waiter: Would you like a side of toast, seasonal fruit or american fries with your meal?
4. Waiter: How does your food taste?
5. Waiter: Are you ready for the bill?

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VIDEO - LET’S GO TO A RESTAURANT!

LT 2.1 - LISTEN (Available with or without captions)

MAD Listening & Viewing

Watch the chapter video.
Teachers, you can also launch this as a LAD activity and have your students all watch it at the
same time.
Waiter: Hi, how are you guys doing?
All: Good, how about you?
Waiter: Good, thanks. What can I bring for you to drink?
Skylar: Um, I’m good with just water.
Grace: I’ll have water, also.
Waiter: 2 waters
Jack: Can I have a water too, please?
Waiter: 3
Connor: 4
Waiter: And are you guys interested in food as well?
All: Uh, yeah!
Waiter: Menus. Perfect! Today’s special: we have a mushroom swiss burger. Comes with your
choice of side: chips, fries, or onion rings for $9. And he* also has homemade chili today. I’ll be
right back with your drinks.
All: Okay, thank you!
Waiter: You’re welcome!
Jack: What are you going to get?
Grace: No idea.

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LET’S TALK!

VIDEO - LET’S GO TO A RESTAURANT!

LT 2.1 - LISTEN (Continued) (Available with or without captions)

MAD Listening & Viewing

Skylar: I’m kind of thinking wings?

Jack: Yeah, well the buffalo chicken BLT wrap looks - sounds good anyway.

Skylar: They have good burgers, too.
Grace: Thank you!

Waiter: You’re welcome. Pass it down, thank you.

Skylar: Thank you very much.

Waiter: You are very welcome. Alright, what can I get for ya*?

Skylar: Um, can I get the 10 house wings? Can I get buffalo sauce with ranch? And then can I also

get a side of fries?

Grace: Um, I’m gonna* do the sourdough cheddar melt, and can I get that without the pickle?
Waiter: Sure, and how would you like your burger cooked?

Grace: Um, no pink, so...

Waiter: No pink, medium well? And you said no pickle.

Jack: Can I get the 10 house wings with ½ buffalo, ½ bbq? And then just an order of fries too, please.

Waiter: Do you care for ranch or bleu cheese?

Jack: I’ll take ranch, please.

Waiter: Ranch.

Connor: Can I get the house burger? Just medium well, and chips are fine.

Waiter: Perfect, thank you, I’ll get that in for ya*.

Jack: Do you guys know where the bathroom is?

Grace & Skylar: I think it’s right around the corner.
Waiter: Buffalo wings, pardon my reach, I’ve got a cheddar melt with no pickles.

Skylar: This looks so good!

Jack: I’m excited! That looks very good.

Waiter: I’ve got 1 house burger.

Connor: Thank you!

Waiter: You’re welcome, and the wings.

Jack: Thank you.
Waiter: Extra napkins. Do you guys care for anything else right away?

Skylar: Um, can I just get a refill on my water?

Waiter: Sure.

Connor: Me too.

Waiter: 2 water. Is that it? 2 water, perfect. (brings the waters) You’re welcome, enjoy!

Jack: Alright, let’s eat!

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ya* - Ya can be used in informal spoken language to replace you.
gonna* - Gonna can be used in informal spoken language in place of going to.

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ACTIVITIES

LT 2.2 - LISTEN

MAD Multiple Choice

Watch the video and answer the questions below.

1. Where are the students?

A. They are at a park to have a picnic.

B. They are at the grocery store.

C. They are seeing a movie.

D. They are at a restaurant for lunch.

2. What does everyone order to drink?

A. soda B. water C. tea D. milk

3. What is the special of the day?

A. Buffalo Chicken Wrap

B. Sourdough Cheddar Melt

C. House Burger

D. Mushroom Swiss Burger

4. How much does the lunch special cost?

A. $9.00 B. $12.00 C. $17.50 D. $10.75

5. Who does NOT order fries?

A. Skylar B. Jack C. Connor D. Grace

6. What does the waiter NOT bring to the table for the students?

A. ranch B. water C. extra napkins D. lemonade

LT 2.3 - LISTEN & WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the missing information you hear in the video.
1. When the waiter asks “What can I bring for you to [drink]?”, everyone says “water”.
2. There is also homemade [chili] today.
3. Skylar says, “They have good [burgers], too.”
4. Skylar orders a side of [fries] to go with her wings, buffalo sauce, and ranch.
5. Grace would like her burger cooked with no [pink].
6. Connor orders [chips] with his house burger.
7. The [bathroom] is right around the corner.
8. Skylar would like a refill on her [water].

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LET’S TALK!

INTERVIEWS - LET’S TALK ABOUT FOOD!

LT 2.4 - LISTEN
MAD Listening & Viewing
Listen to the following students talk about themselves.
Note: The interview answers are unscripted responses to a question. You may notice some
grammatical errors, so please keep in mind that these are authentic responses.

Taylor Ashley Carl

LT 2.5 - LISTEN & WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Listen to the following students talk about themselves. Fill in the blanks with words that

are missing in their interview. The blanks may have more than one word, so listen carefully.

Watch spelling and capitalization if it is the beginning of a sentence.

Taylor: “My favorite [food] is mac ‘n cheese. My favorite [fruit] would probably be pineapple
or strawberry, and my favorite vegetable is [carrots]. Foods that I [don’t like] are celery,
mayonnaise, [tomatoes], and cauliflower. My [mother] cooks at home, but I do not like to
cook. And me and my mom [shop] for our food at local grocery stores.”

Ashley: “My favorite food is [pizza]. Stereotypical, but it is. My favorite fruit is strawberries
and my favorite [vegetable], carrots probably. Food I don’t like, unpopular, but I do not like
watermelon. I don’t like [cucumber]. My mom [cooks] at [home] and she’s kind of helping
me out: helping me learn how to a little bit more now and no, I don’t necessarily like to cook.
We shop for food at the [grocery store] pretty much [every week] unless we need a specific
food at a specific time.”

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LT 2.5 - LISTEN & WRITE (Continued)
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Carl: “My [favorite] food is actually from when I lived in Germany which is Döner. I ate that
probably once or twice a week whenever I was there. For fruit, I like [to eat apples]. I actually eat
my apples with peanut butter a lot of times. For vegetables, I don’t really like a ton of [vegetables].
I don’t know I would rather eat [fruit]. So foods that I don’t like [would] be like pizza. Pizza - I’ve
eaten way too much [pizza] in my life and I’m just sick of it at this point. And then I also don’t like
strawberries or any berries, so like blackberries, blueberries. My mom is the one who cooks at
home. My [dad], if we’re grilling out, he’ll do that but other than that my mom’s always [cooking].
I don’t like to cook personally. I’d rather just [eat] whatever’s there even if it’s not that great. And
shop for food at a grocery store. We go there about every week. So, then we will just go off those
[groceries] for the week.”

LT 2.6 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Category Match
Listen to the interviews of the students. Drag the correct information in the chart for each
student.

Taylor Ashley Carl
favorite food is Mac n’ Cheese favorite food is pizza likes apples best
likes pineapple and carrots likes strawberries and carrots doesn’t like vegetables
doesn’t like to cook doesn’t like cucumbers doesn’t like pizza or berries
shops at local grocery stores is learning more about cooking mom cooks and dad grills out

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REVIEW: SELF-EVALUATION How well do I
understand the topic?

I CAN... Additional Refer to...
Practice (Page = P.)

Review (R) Section
1, 2, 3
1. discuss food and drink using R. 1, 5, 6, 8 P. 2-7
some and any.
P. 2-11
2. use basic intensifiers to describe food. R. 3, 5, 6, 8

3. discuss groceries using countable and R. 4, 5, 7, 8 Section 2
uncountable nouns. P. 2-25

4. order in a restaurant. R. 6, 8 Section 3

5. use polite requests with could. R. 6, 8 P. 2-35

R1 - LISTENING 1
MAD Multple Choice
Listen to the conversation between the waitress and the customers. Pick the best answer for
each question.
Waitress: Welcome to King Burger. Would you like to order something to drink first?
Mom: Yes, please. We do not have a lot of time. My son has a baseball game. Could we order the
drinks and the food at the same time?
Waitress: Absolutely. Are you ready to order now?
Mom: Yes. Could I please have a lemonade and the fish sandwich?
Waitress: Of course. Would you like fries or chips with that?
Mom: Chips, please. Alex, are you ready to order?
Alex: Yes. I would like an apple juice and a fish sandwich, too.
Waitress: Okay. Would you like fries or chips with that?
Alex: I would like fries. Thanks.
Waitress: And for you young lady?
Jasmine: I would like the grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.
Waitress: And would you like anything to drink?
Jasmine: Just water for me, thanks. No ice, please.
Waitress: Got it. I will be back shortly with your drinks and will bring your food as soon as it is ready.

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R1 - LISTENING 1 (Continued)

MAD Multiple Choice

(A little later)

Waitress: How is everything tasting?
Jasmine: Delicious, thanks.

Mom: Good. The lemonade is sweet.

Alex: The sandwich is a little bland. Could I have more ketchup?

Waitress: Yes. Be right back.

(A little later)

Waitress: Would anyone like to order a dessert?

Alex: No, thanks. I don’t want to be too full for my game.

Jasmine: Mom, can I have chocolate ice cream?
Mom: Yes, as long as we can pay the bill and leave as soon as you get your ice cream. We can’t
be late for Alex’s game!
Waitress: The bill and one chocolate ice cream to go.

Waitress: Here is your ice cream and here is your bill. The total is $34.26.

1. How many people are eating?

A.1 B. 2 C. 3

2. Who ordered a fish sandwich?

A. Jasmine B. Alex C. mom D. mom and Alex

3. Who ordered the chips and not fries?

A. Jasmine B. Alex C. mom D. mom and Alex

4. How does Alex’s food taste?

A. bland B. salty C. good D. delicious

5. Which word does NOT describe the food they ate?

A. bland B. sweet C. delicious D. spicy

6. Who orders dessert?

A. mom B. Jasmine C. Alex D. no one

7. What is the total cost of the dinner?

A. $26.34 B. $62.43 C. $34.26 D. $36.24

8. Why do they have to eat fast and do NOT have a lot of time?

A. Jasmine has a baseball game. B. Alex has a basketball game.

C. Alex has a baseball

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REVIEW ACTIVITIES

R2 - LISTENING 2
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Listen to the following student talk about herself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks with
words that are missing in her interview. The blanks may have more than one word, so listen
carefully.

Emily: “My favorite food is [grapes]. So, that’s also my [favorite fruit] and my
favorite [vegetable] is corn. Food I don’t like: I don’t like [soup] because I like
to [eat] my food, not slurp my food. My mom [cooks] at home, occasionally
my dad if we have [burgers]. I do not like to cook, I [cannot] cook. And we
[shop] for food at our local [grocery store] every week.”

R3 - GRAMMAR 1

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Use the word bank to fill in the blanks with the correct intensifier to complete each sentence.

enough so so too

so enough too enough

1. The chocolate cake is [too] sweet for me. I can’t eat it.
2. Are you hungry [enough] to eat dessert?
3. This pizza is [so] good!
4. The lobster pasta is [so] delicious.
5. Is one grocery bag big [enough] for all these groceries?
6. Do you have [enough] honey for your tea or do you need more?
7. The meal is [so] delicious.
8. The toast is [too] bland. It needs some butter.

R4 - GRAMMAR 2
MAD Category Match
Place each noun in the correct category.

Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns

the vegetable the water
the pizza the fish
the menu the tea
the snack the cereal
the grape the butter

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R5 - READING
MAD Multiple Choice
Read Mike’s paragraph about his family and his grocery list. Then choose whether the
statement is True or False.
My mom wants me to go grocery shopping for her today. We go shopping every Sunday,
but she is busy today. She has a list that has many foods I like, but also ones that I dislike.
I like eating apples and pears, but I dislike bananas. I enjoy eating lettuce in salads, but I can’t
stand mushrooms. My favorite food is on the list: chocolate! We only have a little coffee left,
so she needs me to get more. My mom needs enough rice to make dinner tonight and tomor-
row, so I need 2 boxes. She cooks dinner most nights for our family. She makes food
that is so delicious! I like cooking too, but I am not as good as my mom.

1. The shopping list has seafood, chicken, rice, and cake.

A. True B. False

2. Mike’s family goes grocery shopping every Sunday.

A. True B. False

3. Mike likes eating apples and pears. apples milk lettuce
bananas broccoli yogurt
A. True B. False pears mushrooms eggs
bread lettuce chips
4. Mike dislikes eating lettuce. chicken pork butter
cheese coffee chocolate
A. True B. False cereal pasta rice
salt & pepper
5. Mike’s favorite food is chocolate.

A. True B. False

6. Mike’s dad cooks dinner every night.

A. True B. False

7. Mike doesn’t like cooking dinner.

A. True B. False

8. Mike’s family does not have enough rice and they need to buy more.

A. True B. False

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REVIEW ACTIVITIES

R6 - WRITING
MAD Open Text
Based on the image, write a dialogue between the
waitress and the customers. Include polite requests.
You must write a minimum of 10 sentences.

R7 - SPEAKING 1
MAD Segmented Recording
Answer the questions about yourself as if you were being interviewed.
1. What is your least favorite food?
2. Which fruits do you dislike?
3. Which vegetables do you like?
4. Do you like to cook?
5. What is your favorite restaurant?
6. How often does your family go grocery shopping?

R8 - SPEAKING 2
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe each picture using
new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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PROJECT 1 (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

CREATE A MENU

Create an American menu for a restaurant or cafe. Name your restaurant or cafe. On your

menu include 4 of the six categories: appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, desserts, and

drinks. Students can present to the class or record in the MAD.

PROJECT 2 (Optional: Refer to the Rubric Section.)

RESTAURANT SKIT

You and your partner(s) are going to role-play a scene in a restaurant. One of you will be the

waiter/waitress and the other will be the customer(s). Role-play what the conversation would

be like from start to finish. Use greetings, order politely, order from different parts of the

menu and pay the bill.

Teacher Note: You can have the students use the menus they created for Project 1 during
this skit or you can find a menu online for the students to use. Use play money, if you have
any, so that the students can pay the bill.

LISTENING 1

MAD Multiple Choice
Listen to the conversation between the waitress and the customers. Pick the best answer for
each question.
Waitress: Welcome to Marco’s Italian Garden. Can I bring you something to drink first?
Dad: Yes, please. I would like a Coca-Cola®.
Waitress: Okay, and for you ma’am.
Mom: Could I please have water?
Waitress: Of course. From the tap or a bottle?
Mom: A bottle. Can I have a glass with ice, too?
Brittany: Me, too. I would like a bottled water and a glass. No ice for me though.
Waitress: Okay, two water bottles and one coke. Do you need another minute with the menu?
Dad: No, thank you. We are ready to order.
Waitress: What would you like to eat, sir?
Dad: I would like the chicken rigatoni pasta. I see it comes with soup or salad. What soup do
you have?
Waitress: Our soup of the day is creamy potato. We also have homemade chili.
Dad: I will have the chili, please.
Waitress: And for you, ma’am?
Mom: I would like the mushroom and spinach pizza.

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LISTENING 1 (Continued)

MAD Multiple Choice
Waitress: Sounds good. What would you like to order, miss?
Brittany: Could I please have the shrimp scampi pasta?
Waitress: Of course. Would you like soup or salad?
Brittany: I would like the potato soup. Oh, could I have some bread, too?
Waitress: Of course. I will be right back with your drinks and then your food.
(A little later)
Waitress: How is everything tasting so far?
Mom: My pizza is great.
Dad: The chili is spicy, just the way I like it! Thanks!
Brittany: My shrimp scampi is delicious. The soup is a little bland.
Waitress: Sorry to hear that. Would you like some salt and pepper?
Brittany: Pepper would be great, thanks.
(A little later)
Waitress: Would anyone like to order a dessert or anything else?
Mom: No, thanks. The pizza was more than enough for me.
Dad: I would like a piece of the cheesecake, please.
Waitress: Strawberry or blueberry?
Dad: Blueberry, please.
Brittany: Could I have a piece of the chocolate cake, please?
Dad: Could we also have the bill?
Waitress: Be right back with that for you. (A little later) Here is the bill and the desserts.
Dad: Thank you. $68.57. Not too bad for all the delicious food we had.

1. What type of restaurant is it? A. American B. Italian C. Chinese D. Mexican

2. Who did NOT order water? A. dad B. mom C. Brittany D. mom and Brittany

3. Who does NOT want ice? A. dad B. mom C. Brittany D. mom and Brittany

4. How does dad’s food taste? A. bland B. salty C. great D. spicy

5. Which word does NOT describe the food they ate?

A. sweet B. bland C. delicious D. spicy

6. What is the total cost of the dinner?

A. $57.86 B. $75.65 C. $56.75 D. $65.57

7. What does Brittany want for the bland soup?

A. salt B. pepper C. nothing D. salt and peper

8. Who orders dessert?

A. dad B. Brittany C. Brittany and mom D. dad and Brittany

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LISTENING 2

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Listen to the following student talk about himself and the chapter topic. Fill in the blanks

with words that are missing in his interview. The blanks may have more than one word, so

listen carefully.

Jason: “My [favorite food] is probably salmon. I [like] grilled salmon.

My favorite [fruit] is, perhaps, strawberries and my favorite [vegetable] is

corn. Food that I don’t like, probably [broccoli] and brussel sprouts and all

that green stuff. My mom [cooks] at home most of the time, but my dad

cooks occasionally and he’s [usually] very proud of it when he does.

I [don’t] really like to cook myself because I am not very [good] at it.

And I shop at the local [grocery] store about [once a week].”

GRAMMAR 1

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Use the word bank to fill in the blanks with the correct intensifier to complete each sentence.

enough so enough too
so enough too enough

1. The chicken is a little bland. There isn’t [enough] salt.

2. The soup is [too] spicy. I don’t like it.

3. The sandwich tastes [so] delicious.

4. Is there [enough] lettuce for the salad or do we need more?

5. Are there [enough] menus for the table?

6. The ice makes the water [so] cold.

7. The vegetables taste [too] bland. I don’t like them.

8. Is there [enough] cereal in this bowl for you?

GRAMMAR 2

MAD Category Match

Place each noun in the correct category.

Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns

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the onion the salt
the grape the coffee
the meal the broccoli
the biscuit the cheese

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READING

MAD Multiple Choice
Read about Food Trucks in America. Then, choose whether each statement is True or False.

Food trucks are very popular in America and there are some in almost every city across the
United States. You can get any type of food you want! There are food trucks that serve
breakfast. You could ask the chef to make an omelette with sausage, cheese, tomatoes, and
onion. If that is not enough, you can add more vegetables or meat! Then there are trucks for
lunch and dinner. Each food truck specializes in a different type of food. For example, one
truck could serve Italian dishes like pasta or pizza. If you don’t like eating Italian, you can walk
to another truck to choose a different dish. A popular choice is a truck that serves traditional
American foods like a hamburger and french fries. Make sure to order a lemonade, soda, or
water to go with your meal. If you enjoy eating dessert, there are even food trucks that make
cakes and ice cream! All you have to do is wait in line, order your food, pay your bill, and enjoy
your food! What type of food truck would you like to visit?

1. The main topic of the reading is how to order food in a restaurant.

A. True B. False

2. You can order breakfast from a food truck.

A. True B. False

3. You can only order food at a food truck.

A. True B. False

4. Cakes and ice cream are common desserts at a food truck.

A. True B. False

5. At a food truck, you eat your food and then pay your bill.

A. True B. False

6. Food trucks are only popular in Europe.

A. True B. False

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WRITING
MAD Open Text
Based on the image, write a dialogue between the waitress and the customers. Include
polite requests. You must write a minimum of 10 sentences.

SPEAKING 1
MAD Segmented Recording
Answer the questions about yourself as if you were being interviewed.
1. What is your favorite food?
2. Which vegetables do you dislike?
3. Which fruits do you like?
4. Who cooks in your family?
5. Do you like to drink coffee?
6. How often does your family eat at a restaurant?

SPEAKING 2
MAD Open Recording
Look at the vocabulary images from the beginning of each section. Describe one image using
new vocabulary that you learned from this chapter.

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CHAPTER THREE

13 TRAVEL
VOCABULARY

Outdoor Activities ....................................................... 3-4
Travel .............................................................................. 3-15
Natural World ............................................................... 3-31

LEARNING OBJECTIVES GRAMMAR

I will be able to... Past Simple of to be ................................................... 3-7
• discuss outdoor activities using the past simple. Questions in Past Simple of to be .......................... 3-9
• discuss travel. Past Simple ................................................................... 3-19
• ask and answer questions using the past simple. Questions in Past Simple .......................................... 3-26
• discuss the natural world. Past Simple of Irregular Verbs ................................. 3-35
Past Simple of More Irregular Verbs ...................... 3-37

CONVERSATION

Complete the Sentences ........................................... 3-12
Find a classmate who... ........................................... 3-13
What did you do...? ......................................................3-29
In an Airport .................................................................. 3-29
Travel Agent .................................................................. 3-40
Interview ........................................................................ 3-41

READING

Let’s go camping! ......................................................... 3-14
Boarding Pass .............................................................. 3-30
Travel the World .......................................................... 3-42

LET’S TALK!

Video - Let’s go on vacation! ..................................... 3-44
Interviews - Let’s talk about vacations! ................... 3-47

REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

Review ............................................................................ 3-49
Projects .......................................................................... 3-54
Assessment ................................................................... 3-54

INTRODUCTION 3-1

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FLORIDA

FL Known For: Beaches
Everglades
Abbreviation: FL Disney World
Nickname: The Sunshine State Daytona 500
Capital City: Tallahassee Kennedy Space Center
Other Major Cities: Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Cypress Gardens
Tampa, Fort Lauderdale oranges, grapefruit
Population: 20.61 million (2016) hurricanes
Area: 65,755 mi² (square miles) warm weather
Flag: Cape Canaveral

State Song: Old Folks at Home
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Flower: Orange Blossom

INTERNET SEARCH: (in your language)
1. Florida is known for having beautiful weather. Choose a city in Florida and look

up the 3 day weather forecast. Report on what the weather is going to be like.
2. People from all around the world visit Florida. There are many attractions

throughout the state. Pretend you are going to Florida for a vacation.
What places would you visit? What would you like to do at each place?

3-2 INTRODUCTION

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VOCABULARY

SECTION 1 VOCABULARY: Outdoor Activities

Verbs Other Words and Phrases

to barbecue to go on a hike the beach to find the sleeping bag
to be on vacation to go sightseeing the bicycle (the bike) to follow the tent
to camp to ride the boat the hobby the trail
to take a trip the camera outside to use
to go camping to take pictures the campfire (the fire)
to climb a mountain the campsite the outdoors
to go fishing to pack
the campground
to fish to unpack

SECTION 2 VOCABULARY: Travel

In the Airport Other Words and Phrases Time Expressions

the airplane to delay to go through to come (along, with) ____ ago
(the plane) to be delayed customs to prefer five days ago
the delay security the seat one year ago
the airport to stop
to arrive to depart; to take off to leave the suitcase the day before yesterday
the departure the ticket last ____
the arrival
to be the identification (I.D.) one-way last month
the driver’s license round-trip last week
early the passport to travel yesterday
late to visit
on time the flight the world
the boarding pass to fly
to board the gate

SECTION 3 VOCABULARY: The Natural World

In the Sky In Nature Other Words and Phrases

the moon the countryside the ocean; the sea the air
the sky the field the tree calm
the star the flower clear
the sun the forest the desert
the grass to grow
the hill the island
the lake
the river

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.1 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Record yourself saying as much as possible about the Section 1 Vocabulary pictures.
What words or phrases do you know? What do you see? What is happening in the pictures?

TEACHER NOTE: After students complete the activity in the MAD, discuss the image as a class
using the LAD Presentation Mode.

ACTIVITY 3.1.2 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Section 1 Vocabulary Pronunciation

ACTIVITY 3.1.3 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce phrases and sentences using Section 1 Vocabulary.

1. My favorite hobby is taking pictures. 6. My family is going to be on vacation in June.

2. Do you want to sightsee today? 7. We need to follow him to the campsite.

3. Do you have the camera? 8. What is the name of the campground?

4. This is a tall mountain to climb. 9. Would you like to have a picnic?

5. We are going to barbecue tonight. 10. My little brother loves to ride his bike.

ACTIVITY 3.1.4 - WRITE

MAD Letter Jumble

Spell the vocabulary words from Section 1.

1. the picture 2. the bicycle 3. to go camping 4. to go fishing
8. to pack
5. the beach 6. to take a trip 7. the campsite

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VOCABULARY

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.5 - WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Complete the story with the missing vocabulary words that are provided for you in the word
bank.

tent to take a trip campsite to ride

pictures to go camping to have a picnic on a hike

My friends and I want [to go camping] this weekend. We love to be outside! I know the perfect
[campsite] for our [tent]. My friends and I love to do a variety of outdoor activities. Ryan and
David like [to ride] their bikes. Sarah enjoys going [on a hike] to take [pictures]. At night, we like
[to have a picnic]. It is really fun to eat underneath the stars. For us, camping is a great way
[to take a trip] because it does not cost a lot of money.

ACTIVITY 3.1.6 - LISTEN
MAD Image Match
Listen to each person describe an activity that they enjoy doing. Then, match the description
with the image.

1. to go camping 2. to barbecue

3. to take pictures 4. to take a trip to the beach

5. to climb a mountain 6. to hike

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ACTIVITY 3.1.6 - LISTEN (Continued)
MAD Image Match

7. to ride a bike 8. to fish

9. to ski 10. to swim

ACTIVITY 3.1.7 - READ
MAD Segmented Recording
Listen to the questions and then say your answers in complete sentences.

1. Would you like to go camping in the summer or fall?

2. Do you prefer to go on a hike or ride a bike?

3. What do you like to take pictures of?

4. Do you like to go to the beach?

5. Where do you enjoy taking vacations?

CULTURAL NOTE
Roasting Mashmallows
One of Americans’ favorite ways to travel is to go camping. A common food and cultural activity
at a campsite is to roast marshmallows. We place a marshmallow (a soft, chewy treat made with
sugar and gelatin) on a stick and hold it over a fire until it is browned. As if that isn’t delicious
enough, you can roast a marshmallow and make a tasty treat called a S’more. It stands for “some”
more. You make a s’more by putting a warm roasted marshmallow between two graham crackers.
You have to add a piece of chocolate in between the graham crackers as well. We like this activity
because it involves a delicious treat and spending time together around a campfire.

3-6 SECTION 1

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

PAST SIMPLE TENSE OF THE VERB TO BE

The past simple tense is used to talk about completed events in the past.

In the past simple tense, the verb to be has two forms: was and were.

I, he, she, it was
you, we, they were

The statement is formed using this formula:

subject + was/were + other information

I was happy.

They were at the beach.

To make a negative statement with the verb to be the word not is placed after was or were.

The statement is formed using this formula:

subject + was/were + not + other information
happy.
I was not
at the beach.
They were not

*You are able to create a contraction for was not and were not:

For example: I wasn’t happy. They weren’t at the beach.

ACTIVITY 3.1.8 - READ A. was B. were
MAD Multiple Choice A. was B. were
Complete the sentence with was or were. A. was B. were
1. Sam and his friends _____ at the beach yesterday. A. was B. were
2. I _____ sad because I was unable to go camping this spring. A. was B. were
3. My family and I _____ at a campground all weekend. A. was B. were
4. You _____ warm in the sleeping bag. A. was B. were
5. Susan _____ happy to take pictures during the trip. A. was B. were
6. The bike didn’t cost a lot. It _____ cheap!
7. The pictures _____ beautiful!
8. Susan _____ on vacation with her family.

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.9 - WRITE

MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks

Fill in the blanks with either was or were for blanks 1-5 and wasn’t or weren’t for blanks

6-10.

1. you [were] 6. Olivia [wasn’t]

2. Ethan and I [were] 7. you and Charlie [weren’t]

3. I [was] 8. Becky and Alex [weren’t]

4. Molly [was] 9. I [wasn’t]

5. Sam and Rachel [were] 10. Matt [wasn’t]

ACTIVITY 3.1.10 - LISTEN & WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Type the statement that you hear. *Be careful with capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.
1. [She wasn’t on vacation for two weeks.]
2. [My mom was happy on her birthday.]
3. [My family and I weren’t at the campground all weekend.]
4. [The pictures of the beach were pretty.]
5. [That hike wasn’t difficult.]
6. [The tent was easy to find.]
7. [Our picnic was on top of a mountain.]
8. [The campfire was hot.]
9. [His sleeping bag was in the tent.]
10. [That campsite was my favorite.]

ACTIVITY 3.1.11 - LISTEN & SPEAK

MAD Continuous Recording

Listen to the subject and then say wasn’t or weren’t according to who the subject is.

For example: You hear: I You say: wasn’t

1. Mark wasn’t 5. Emma and I weren’t

2. Peter and Owen weren’t 6. I wasn’t

3. you weren’t 7. Travis wasn’t

4. Jennifer wasn’t 8. you and Molly weren’t

3-8 SECTION 1

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.12 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Complete these sentence starters. Fill in the first blank with was or were and fill in the
second blank with true information.
1. When I was a child, my favorite foods were ________________.
2. My breakfast this morning was ________________.
3. When I was a child, my best friends were ________________.
4. The weather yesterday was ________________.
5. My great-grandparents’ names were ________________.
6. The last movie I saw was ________________.
7. My last vacation was to ________________.

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

QUESTIONS WITH THE PAST SIMPLE TENSE OF THE VERB TO BE

To form a question with was or were, you need to start the question with was or were.
The subject (noun or pronoun) follows the word was or were.

Question Order:

Was/Were + subject + other information
expensive?
Was the vacation on vacation?

Were they

To answer a question with the past simple tense of to be:
First, decide if the question is a yes/no question or an open question.
If it is a yes/no question, then answer as follows:

Question Full Answer Short Answer

Wasn’t she at the Yes, she was at the campground. Yes, she was.
campground? No, she was not (wasn’t) at the campground. No, she was not (wasn’t).

If it is an open question, then answer as follows:

Question Answer

How much was the bicycle? It was fifty dollars.

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.13 - WRITE

MAD Word Jumble

Put the questions in the correct word order.

1. Were you on vacation last month? 5. Where was the campsite?

2. How was the bike ride? 6. Were you going sightseeing this afternoon?

3. Were the pictures beautiful? 7. Was she on a hike?

4. Was the tent big enough for 8. What was the weather like?

everyone?

ACTIVITY 3.1.14 - WRITE 6. How many people were with you?
MAD Text Match 7. Where were you fishing?
Select the best ending to each question. 8. What do you like to barbecue?
1. How long were you on vacation? 9. Which mountain was she on in Alaska?
2. Where was the start of the trail? 10. Was the trail long or short?
3. Was he on vacation for one or two weeks?
4. What was your favorite vacation?
5. Where were you and your family?

ACTIVITY 3.1.15 - WRITE
MAD Fill-in-the-Blanks
Type the question that led to the response.
1. [How many people were in the tent?]

There were four people in the tent.
2. [Was the food in the backpack?]

Yes, the food was in the backpack.
3. [How long was the camping trip?]

The camping trip was three days.
4. [What was her hobby?]

Her hobby was taking pictures of the outdoors.
5. [Were they tired after fishing all afternoon?]

Yes, they were tired after fishing all afternoon.
6. [Were you going to ride your bike to the campground?]

Yes, I was going to ride my bike to the campground.

3-10 SECTION 1

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.16 - SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Use the information in parenthesis to answer each question in a complete sentence.
1. How long was the hike? (one hour)
2. Were they on vacation last week? (No; at home)
3. Was it hot at the beach? (Yes; 85 degrees)
4. What was your favorite hobby as a child? (taking pictures)
5. Was the campground big? (No; small)
6. Was there a campfire at your campsite? (Yes)
Possible Answers:
1. The hike was one hour.
2. No, they were at home.
3. Yes, it was eighty-five degrees.
4. My favorite hobby was taking pictures.
5. No, it was small.
6. Yes, there was a campfire.

CULTURAL NOTE
How to plan your trip
With so many places to visit, it can feel overwhelming to plan a trip. There are several ways to
research places you want to visit. Many cities have websites, apps, TV shows and social media
pages which show the popular tourist destinations. Or, you can search for places using the
internet. Use a phrase such as, “best campsites in Florida” or “plan a weekend in Florida” to find
information. You can explore locally, too. Some cities have visitor centers with staff who can
answer questions and make recommendations of what activities to do.

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.17 - SPEAK: Complete the sentences!
LAD Pairing Activity
TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the
A2 Resources Google Doc Folder, or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf.

First, decide who will be Student A and who will be Student B.
Next, fill in the blanks with was or were if it shows (yes) to complete the sentences. Fill in the
blanks with wasn’t or weren’t if it shows (no). (Check your answers with someone else who
has the same worksheet.)
Then, Student A will read his/her sentences in order for Student B to complete his/her
worksheet.
For example: Student A says: “I blank outside today.” (no)

Student B says: “I wasn’t outside today.”
Student A will then let Student B know if he/she completed the sentence correctly. If it
isn’t correct, ask Student B to try again, so that he/she says the correct complete sentence.
After Student A reads all 8 statements, Student B will read all of his/her 8 statements in the
same manner as Student A did.

STUDENT A WORKSHEET

1. You weren’t at the campsite yesterday. (no) 5. My family and I were on vacation. (yes)
2. It was 8:00 in the evening. (yes) 6. My camera was broken. (yes)
3. The pictures were beautiful. (yes) 7. The tents weren’t very big. (no)
4. The campground wasn’t on the beach. (no) 8. His hobby wasn’t to go fishing. (no)

STUDENT B WORKSHEET

1. The food was for the barbecue. (yes) 5. The outdoors were quiet at night. (yes)
2. My friends and I weren’t at the beach for 6. The hike wasn’t too difficult. (no)
7. The mountains weren’t very tall. (no)
a picnic. (no) 8. Her hobby was to take pictures. (yes)
3. His favorite activity as a child was to ride

his bike. (yes)
4. The bicycles weren’t too small for them. (no)

3-12 SECTION 1

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

CONVERSATION

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.1.18 - SPEAK: Find a classmate!
LAD Pairing Activity
Speak with classmates to find out who does each activity. Write their names on the chart.
Then, ask them a question to learn more about that topic.

TEACHER NOTE: If you want to be able to listen to these conversations later, launch the
recorder at the beginning of this activity and hit record. Print the worksheet from the
A2 Resources Google Doc Folder or download the A2StudentWorksheet.pdf.

For example: You ask a classmate: “Do you go fishing?“
He/she answers: “No, I don’t.“
So, you ask another question: “Do you like to sleep in a tent?“
He/she answers: “Yes, I love to sleep in a tent!”

Find a classmate who... Classmate’s Name More Information

takes a trip in the summer

goes on a hike

has a hobby

likes to take pictures

goes camping

rides a bike to school

wants to climb a mountain

ACTIVITY 3.1.19 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Use the information from the chart to share who does each activity.
For example: You say: “Sarah takes a trip in the summer. She goes with her family for two

weeks to visit her grandma.”

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LET’S GO CAMPING!

Jackie and her family were on vacation, and they hiked the trails through the Appalachian Mountains.
She wants to tell you about the rules for hiking and her trip.
1. Plan your trip.
We decided to go hiking and camping in the Appalachian Mountains. We looked at the dates we wanted
to camp. We used the online registration to see which campsites were open on those days. We planned
to stay for 5 days.
2. Protect the outdoors.
When we were picnicking, we did not leave any food or garbage in the woods. We walked on the trails
and did not take anything. Also, we were careful to not make big fires or bother the animals.
3. Plan where you are going to stay.
The campgrounds were very big and there were a lot of people there! We were happy we had two tents:
one for me and my brother and one for my mom and dad.
4. Pack a bag with important items
We were sure to pack a map, water, food, tents, a first aid kit, and a camera. I like to take pictures on
vacation. I was excited when I looked at all of my pictures of my family and the Appalachian Mountains
after we were home. It was the best vacation!

ACTIVITY 3.1.20 - READ

MAD Category Match

Place the rules in the appropriate category based on the reading.

Rule 1 Rule 2 Rule 3 Rule 4
decide where to go clean up your garbage pack important items like
register online make small fires stay at a campground water and food
5 day trip do not take flowers
many people camp at take pictures of your trip
campgrounds
have enough tents for share pictures with your
your group family and friends

ACTIVITY 3.1.21 - READ & SPEAK

MAD Open Recording

Imagine you are planning a hiking trip. Explain how you can follow the four rules below that

Jackie and her family followed during their trip.

1. Plan your trip. 2. Protect the outdoors.

3. Plan where you are going to stay. 4. Pack a bag with important items.

3-14 SECTION 1

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

VOCABULARY

TRAVEL

ACTIVITY 3.2.1 - SPEAK
MAD Open Recording
Record yourself saying as much as possible about the Section 2 Vocabulary picture.
What words or phrases do you know? What do you see? What is happening in the picture?

TEACHER NOTE: After students complete the activity in the MAD, discuss the image as a class
using the LAD Presentation Mode.

ACTIVITY 3.2.2 - LISTEN & SPEAK
MAD Segmented Recording
Section 2 Vocabulary Pronunciation

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.2.3 - SPEAK

MAD Pronunciation

Pronounce phrases and sentences using Section 2 Vocabulary.

1. We have to go through security. 6. From which airport are you departing?

2. Is the plane leaving on time? 7. Do you enjoy flying?

3. Who are you going to visit? 8. How much does a one-way ticket cost?

4. The flight lasted five and a half hours. 9. Is our gate far?

5. Could I please see your driver’s license? 10. I prefer a window seat.

ACTIVITY 3.2.4 - WRITE

MAD Letter Jumble

Spell the vocabulary words from Section 2.

1. the airplane 2. identification 3. boarding pass 4. the arrival
8. to depart
5. delayed 6. the passport 7. the suitcase

ACTIVITY 3.2.5 - READ

MAD Image Match

Match each vocabulary word with the correct image.

1. the airplane 7. to arrive

2. the driver’s license 8. to be late

3. the gate 9. the airport

4. to go through security 10. the seat

5. the suitcase 11. to take off

6. the world 12. to stop

3-16 SECTION 2

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

VOCABULARY

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.2.6 - READ

MAD Multiple Choice

Choose the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

1. When you go through customs, you need to show __________.

A. an airport B. your suitcase C. your passport

2. Our flight leaves at 1:20 p.m. We need to get to the airport two hours __________.

A. late B. early C. on time

3. We need a __________ to board the plane.

A. boarding pass B. suitcase C. world

4. When the flight can’t leave on time, the flight is __________.

A. arrived B. departed C. delayed

5. When a person plans to travel to and from the same city, they buy a __________.

A. one-way ticket B. seat C. round-trip ticket

6. Do you want __________ with me on vacation?

A. to come B. to visit C. to arrive

7. Do you prefer a window or an aisle __________?

A. world B. seat C. trip

8. My grandparents are __________ to Florida to visit my family for the holidays.

A. traveling B. visiting C. to travel

9. The destination is not too __________.

A. flight B. far C. ticket

10. How many __________ do you usually pack for a long trip?

A. flights B. seats C. suitcases

11. You sit and wait at the __________ before you board the plane.

A. gate B. arrival C. security

12. You can see the time of your __________ on your boarding pass.

A. check-in B. seats C. departure

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ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 3.2.7 - READ
MAD Sentence Jumble
Misty is trying to plan a vacation. She doesn’t know the correct order and is having a
difficult time planning the vacation. Help her know which order is best to plan her
vacation.
First, I have to look at my calendar and decide when I want to travel.
Next, I have to decide the country, state or city that I would like to visit.
After that, I need to find a round-trip flight.
Then, I have to reserve my seats on the flight.
A week or a couple days before, I need to start packing.
On the day I travel, I need to arrive early at the airport.
I need to check-in and show my I.D.
Then, I get my boarding pass and need to go through security.
After security, I follow the signs to find my gate for departure.
Lastly, I board the plane and can’t wait to take off!

CULTURAL NOTE
Your suitcase at the airport
In the United States, there are several things to consider involving your suitcase when you
get to the airport. Some airlines allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on (a smaller
item or suitcase piece with you on the plane). Other airlines charge for each piece of luggage.
Remember to contact your airline to find these rules and weigh your suitcase ahead of time
to avoid extra fees. After you land, you go to the baggage claim area to get your suitcase.
We recommend having a suitcase tag and unique feature (a strap or ribbon) to easily find
your suitcase.

3-18 SECTION 2

INTRO SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 LET’S TALK! 13REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

GRAMMAR

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

PAST SIMPLE TENSE (REGULAR VERBS)

The past simple tense is used to talk about completed events in the past.

The past simple tense for all subjects is formed by taking the verb and adding -ed or -d to the end
of it.

If a verb ends in a vowel, you add -d.

For example: arrive → arrived barbecue → barbecued use → used

If a verb ends in a consonant, you add -ed.

For example: delay → delayed depart → departed travel → traveled

Statement Order:

subject + past tense verb + other information
with my family.
I camped to the beach.
in Spain yesterday.
They traveled

He arrived

Additional Rules Examples

If a verb ends in a consonant + y, change the -y to -i and then to dry → dried
add -ed. to try → tried

Exception: if the verb ends in vowel + y, just add -ed. to delay → delayed
to stay → stayed
If the verb is a one-syllable verb that ends in consonant +
vowel + consonant, you must double the final consonant. to shop → shopped
to star → starred

Exception: if the verb ends in -w, -x, or -y, do not double the to snow → snowed
letters, just add -ed. to play → played

If the verb is a two-syllable verb that ends in consonant + to occur → occurred
vowel + consonant with the stress on the second syllable, to permit → permitted
then you double the final consonant.
to happen → happened
Exception: if the verb has the stress on the first syllable, just to listen → listened
add -ed.

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