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Asking an adult to show a task
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Practice asking for a demonstration.
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
The example
A pretend classroom helper needs to fold a note. The helper has not done that task before. A school adult can show one fold.
A worked response
The helper asks, “Can you show me?” The adult matches two corners and folds the paper.
Your task
1. An adult shows a fold on scrap paper.
2. Practice asking with words, a picture, or pointing.
3. Choose to watch, fold with help, or pass.
Space for your task
Questions
1. What task is new?
2. Who can show the fold?
3. What could the helper ask?
4. What happens to the corners?