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Asking an adult to show a task: school support outline
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Asking an adult to show a task: school support plan
Support focus
Ask someone to show the first step of a task.
Example situation
Sol sees a circle and a square on a worksheet. Sol does not know which one to color. The teacher can help.
Student words or action
“Please show me where to start.” Point to the circle to check.
Adult response
“Show or tell me the part where you need help. We can start there.”
A supported practice
An adult asks Sam to fold a paper in half. Sam has not seen the fold.
What could they ask an adult to show?
An example response: “Can you show me one fold?”
A second practice
Lee is told to circle a picture but does not know which picture.
What could they ask an adult to show?
An example response: “Which picture? Can you point to it?”
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What could they ask an adult to show?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What could they ask an adult to show?