What does it mean to be polite? Introductory lesson

Instructions for the Activity:

  1. Watch the video and discuss in pairs ” What does it mean to be polite?”
  2. Watch the video again and complete the quiz after watching the video.

Complete the quiz

Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Being polite is about showing respect and consideration for other people. It involves speaking in a respectful and courteous manner, being mindful of others, and being willing to help and compromise. It means that you take other people’s feelings and opinions into consideration. Moreover, you are also willing to listen and show empathy. Being polite is also about being honest, but in a respectful way. It means you don’t speak in a hurtful way to others. 

Questions:

1. What does it mean to be polite?

2. What are some examples of being mindful of others?

3. How can we show empathy to others?

R & W – Unit 3 – Vocabulary 1

Unit 3 – Reading 1 – Comprehension Questions – Quiz

Read the article in your book, pages 53 and 54. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.

Unit 3 – Reading 1 – Finding the Main Idea – Quiz

Read the article in your book, pages 53 and 54. The title of the reading passage is “ Being Polite from culture to culture”. Complete the following quiz after reading the article.

R & W – Unit 3 – Vocabulary 2