Classroom Activities Speaking: Showing Attention and Sympathy

Classroom activities for speaking skills: showing attention and sympathy.

TASK 1.
Make a list of something that make you happy or sad!



TASK 2.
Decide whether the following expressions are showing attention or sympathy!

• How upsetting.
• Nice.
• Wow!
• That's a pity.
• You must be very upset.
• I see.
• I'm sorry to hear that.
• You're right.
• Right.
• Is it?
• I'm terribly sorry about ...
• How annoying.

Showing Sympathy                                      Showing Attention


TASK 3
Practice a dialogue with your friend based on the following situation.

• Tell your friend that your grandma passed away.
• Tell your friend that you've got sick.
• Tell your friend that you've got a present from your parents.
• Tell your friend that you've got new sister.
• Tell your friend that you've cut your finger. 

Read: Lesson plan how to teach speaking expressing showing attention and sympathy