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1. Read the passage to your partner, like you are telling them something in a conversation.

2. Ask them the related question.

3. They should create their own answer, not use information from your passage. If they use information from you passage, encourage them to create their own answer, and ask them the question again.

1. Because

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “because” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

I didn’t join the basketball game because I forgot my shoes. I had to sit and watch instead.

Ask:

What’s something you didn’t do recently because you forgot something?

Passage 2:

Read:

She got a good grade because she studied every night for a week. I want to try that too!

Ask:

What’s something you did well because you prepared?

2. Even though / Although

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “even though” or “although” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

Even though it was raining, we still had the picnic. We just moved under a tree.

Ask:

What’s something you did even though the weather was bad?

Passage 2:

Read:

Although he was nervous, he gave a great presentation. Everyone clapped at the end.

Ask:

What’s something you did well although you were nervous?

3. If

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “if” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

If I forget my student ID, I can’t enter the dorm. So I always keep it in my bag.

Ask:

What happens if you forget something important at school?

Passage 2:

Read:

If I study a little every day, it’s easier to remember everything. I don’t like cramming.

Ask:

What do you like to do if you want to remember something better?

4. When

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “when” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

When I meet someone new, I try to smile and ask questions. It makes a good first impression.

Ask:

What do you usually do when you meet new people?

Passage 2:

Read:

When it’s really hot outside, I like to stay indoors and drink something cold.

Ask:

What do you do when the weather is very hot?

5. So that

• Tell your partner this answer will require the words “so that” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

I cleaned my room so that I could find things more easily. It was a big mess before!

Ask:

What’s something you clean or organize so that it’s easier to use?

Passage 2:

Read:

He reads English books every day so that his vocabulary gets better. He really enjoys it.

Ask:

What’s something you do often so that you can improve your English?

6. Before

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “before” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

I always stretch before I exercise. It helps prevent injuries.

Ask:

What’s something you always do before playing a sport or exercising?

Passage 2:

Read:

Before I call someone, I think about what I want to say. It helps me feel more confident.

Ask:

What do you usually do before making a phone call?

7. After

• Tell your partner this answer will require the word “after” in their answer

Passage 1:

Read:

After I watch a movie in English, I like to write down new words I heard. It helps me learn.

Ask:

What do you do after watching a movie or show?

Passage 2:

Read:

After dinner, we always go for a walk in the park. It’s a nice family habit.

Ask:

What’s something you do after dinner?