sub-con-1-p2

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 left the party early because I was feeling a little sick. I didn’t want to get worse, so I went home to rest.

Ask:

Why did you leave a place early before?

Passage 2:

Read:

I always bring a water bottle to class because I get thirsty easily. It helps me stay focused too.

Ask:

What do you always bring with you because it helps you?

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 the movie was in English, I could understand most of it. The pictures and actions helped a lot.

Ask:

What’s something you understood even though it was difficult?

Passage 2:

Read:

Although I studied a lot, I didn’t do well on the test. I think I was just too nervous.

Ask:

What happened although you tried hard?

3. If

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

Passage 1:

Read:

If I have free time this weekend, I want to go hiking. I haven’t been outside much lately.

Ask:

What will you do if you have free time soon?

Passage 2:

Read:

If I forget my phone, I feel a little lost. I use it for everything—music, maps, and messages.

Ask:

How do you feel if you forget something important?

4. When

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

Passage 1:

Read:

When I eat too fast, I sometimes get a stomachache. I try to eat more slowly now.

Ask:

What happens when you eat or drink too fast?

Passage 2:

Read:

When I’m in a bad mood, I like to go for a walk alone. It helps me think and calm down.

Ask:

What do you usually do when you’re in a bad mood?

5. So that

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

Passage 1:

Read:

I take notes during class so that I can review them later. It really helps me before a test.

Ask:

What do you do so that you can remember something important?

Passage 2:

Read:

I set three alarms in the morning so that I don’t oversleep. I’m not a morning person!

Ask:

What’s something you do so that you won’t be late?

6. Before

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

Passage 1:

Read:

I always check my bag before I leave the house. I want to make sure I didn’t forget anything.

Ask:

What do you always do before you leave home?

Passage 2:

Read:

Before I start a new book, I like to read the summary. It helps me know what to expect.

Ask:

What do you usually do before you watch or read something new?

7. After

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

Passage 1:

Read:

After I take a shower, I feel fresh and awake. It’s my favorite way to start the day.

Ask:

How do you feel after you take a shower or do something relaxing?

Passage 2:

Read:

After we finish class, I usually go to the library to review. It’s quiet and helps me focus.

Ask:

What do you usually do after class?