Let's not + (verb)

Step 1: Introduction (Warm-up)

• Start by asking students:
  "What do you say when you want to stop someone from doing something together?"
  • Example: "Shall we go out in the rain?"
  • Expected answer: "No, let's not go out in the rain."
• Write "Let's not + (verb)" on the board and explain that it is used to suggest not doing something.

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Step 2: Explanation with Examples

Provide simple examples:

1. Let's not eat junk food. (To suggest avoiding junk food)
2. Let's not waste time. (To suggest using time wisely)
3. Let's not make noise in class. (To remind about classroom discipline)

Use gestures and real-life situations to make it relatable.

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Step 3: Interactive Activities

1. Picture Prompt Activity

• Show different pictures (e.g., a person throwing garbage, students using mobile phones in class).
• Ask: "What should we not do?"
• Guide students to answer using "Let's not..."
  • Example: (Picture of littering) → "Let's not throw garbage on the road."

2. Role-play (Pair Activity)

• One student suggests an activity (e.g., "Let's go swimming.")
• The other student responds using "Let's not..." (e.g., "Let's not go swimming; it's too cold.")
• Swap roles.

3. Guessing Game

• Teacher acts out an activity (e.g., sleeping in class, running in the library).
• Students guess and say, "Let's not sleep in class."

4. Debate Activity

• Split the class into two groups.
• One group gives positive suggestions ("Let's go on a trip.").
• The other group counters using "Let's not..." ("Let's not go on a trip because it's too expensive.")

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Step 4: Practice with Writing & Speaking

• Writing: Ask students to write 5 sentences using "Let's not..." related to school, home, or society.
• Speaking: Students share one of their sentences aloud.

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Step 5: Fun Closing Activity (Rapid Fire Round)

• The teacher says an activity: "Go to bed late!"
• Students quickly respond: "Let's not go to bed late!"