Sunday, March 8, 2020

There's nothing + (subject) + can + (verb)

Step 1: Explain the Pattern (Basic Level)

  1. Write the structure on the board:
    👉 There's nothing + subject + can + verb
    • Example: There’s nothing you can do.
  2. Break it down:
    • There’s nothing = "Not possible / No way"
    • You can do = "You are able to do something"
    • Together → There’s nothing you can do = "You cannot do anything."

Step 2: Use Real-Life Examples

🔹 Simple Sentences:

  • There’s nothing you can say to change my mind.
  • There’s nothing we can do about the weather.
  • There’s nothing she can eat because she’s allergic.

📌 Interactive Activity:

  • Show pictures (e.g., a broken phone, a locked door, heavy rain).
  • Ask: What’s the problem?
  • Guide students: There’s nothing we can ____ (fix, open, stop, etc.).

Step 3: Make It Interactive (Pair Work & Role Play)

🎭 Role Play Scenarios:

  • Situation 1: A student forgets their homework → There’s nothing I can do now.
  • Situation 2: A store is closed → There’s nothing we can buy here.
  • Situation 3: Lost wallet → There’s nothing she can find now.

🔄 Pair Discussion:

  • Student A: I lost my keys!
  • Student B: There’s nothing you can do except call a locksmith.

Step 4: Challenge Students (Advanced Level)

🧩 Sentence Completion Game:

  • Teacher gives half a sentence →
    There’s nothing you can _______
  • Students complete it in their own way.

🎙 Debate or Discussion:

  • Give controversial topics: "There’s nothing technology can’t do." (Agree/Disagree)
  • Let students express their thoughts using the structure.

Final Practice & Wrap-up

📜 Storytelling Challenge:

  • Students create a short story using at least 3 sentences with the pattern.
  • Example: It was too late. The train had left. There’s nothing we could do but wait for the next one.

Feedback & Corrections

  • Listen to students and correct errors naturally.
  • Encourage fluency rather than perfection.

Bonus Fun Activity 🎲

🎯 Sentence Race Game

  1. Write verbs on the board (fix, stop, change, find, say, etc.).
  2. Students race to make sentences using "There’s nothing..."

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