Sunday, March 8, 2020

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

Step 1: Explain the Pattern (Basic Level)

  1. Write the structure on the board:
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ 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

๐Ÿ”น 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.

๐Ÿ“Œ 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)

๐ŸŽญ 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.

๐Ÿ”„ 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)

๐Ÿงฉ Sentence Completion Game:

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

๐ŸŽ™ 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

๐Ÿ“œ 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 ๐ŸŽฒ

๐ŸŽฏ 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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