Why do we tell actors to “break a leg?” Because every play has a cast.

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• tell
  • Phrases
    • Draw a thin oval and tell me the weather
    • Tell me one thing about your tablet
    • tell your therapist where you could go to mail your letter
    • To tell someone to stop talking
    • tell actors
    • Tell the truth
  • Sentences
    • Express your appreciation for your friend and tell them why you value their friendship.
    • Tell me one thing about vegetables.
    • Pick two items and tell me how they are different.
    • Tell me one thing about your brother.
    • Tell me one thing about watching sports.
    • Tell me one thing about reading books.
    • Pick three items and tell me how they are similar.
    • Tell me one thing about playing video games.
    • Tell me one thing about playing sports.
    • Tell me one thing about going to school.
    • Tell me one thing about riding a bike.
    • Why do we tell actors to “break a leg?”
    • Tell your favorite knee slapper.  
    • Tell me one thing about going to a water park.
    • Tell me about the story.
    • Pick two items and tell me how they are similar.
    • Tell me one thing about going to the pool.
    • Tell me one thing about playing music.
    • Tell me one thing about a friend.
    • Tell me one thing about your siblings.
    • Tell me one thing about going on vacation.
    • Touch the 5-point star and the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • Tell me one thing about going to the mountains.
    • Tell me one thing about going to the beach.
    • Tell me one thing about going to bed early.
    • Tell me one thing about watching TV.
    • Tell me one thing about your girlfriend.
    • Tell me one thing about staying up late.
    • Create a scene and tell me about it.
    • Tell me one thing about eating candy.
    • Storytelling: Learners tell stories using the target language, incorporating vocabulary and grammar they have learned.
    • Tell me one thing about going roller skating.
    • Tell me one thing about working.
    • Why do we tell actors to 'break a leg'?
    • What can you tell me about their clothes?
    • What can you tell me about the areas of land?
    • Tell me one thing about taking the train.
    • Tell me one thing about not having a pet.
    • Tell me one thing about playing on the internet.
    • Tell me one thing about listening to music.
    • Tell me one thing about your pet.
    • Tell me one thing about staying home.
    • Tell me one thing about your boyfriend.
    • Tell me one thing about going to the mall.
    • Tell me one thing about your phone.
    • Tell me one thing about going to the park.
    • Tell me one thing about your sister.
    • Draw an arrow from the 5-point star to the crescent moon and tell me what they have in common.
    • Touch the words ‘merry’ and ‘believe.’ Tell me what they mean.
    • Tell me one thing about your computer.
    • Tell me one thing about driving.
    • Tell your favorite thigh slapper.  
    • Why would you tell someone you care about them?
    • Tell me one thing about going to the movies.
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • Pick a number from 1-5 to tell me how much you like to talk. 1 means you don't like to talk at all, 5 means you love to talk.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how easy talking is for you. 1 means it's really hard to talk, 10 means it's super easy to talk.
    • Write the words ‘merry’ and ‘believe’ in the top right corner of the page. Tell me what they mean.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how comfortable talking is for you. 1 means it's really uncomfortable to talk, 10 means it's very comfortable to talk.
    • Make a scene. Tell me about what is going on.
    • Hi! I was wondering if you could tell me if the book
    • Why do you think that? How can you tell she jumped in the water from the boat?
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how much choice you feel you have when talking. 1 means you don't feel like you have any choice (the stuttering picks everything you say or don't say), 10 means you have all the choice over what you say.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • Pick a number from 1-5 to tell me how easy talking is for you. 1 means it's really hard to talk, 5 means it's really easy to talk.
    • Pick a number from 1-10 to tell me how confident you feel when talking. 1 means you don't feel confident at all, 10 means you feel super confident to talk.
• actors
  • Phrases
    • actors who comment on the action in a classical Greek play
    • tell actors
  • Sentences
    • Why do we tell actors to “break a leg?”
    • Why do we tell actors to 'break a leg'?
    • The actors saved the local theatre money by making costumes themselves.
• break
  • Phrases
    • break the ice
    • things to do over spring break
    • prom, graduation, spring break
    • break a leg
  • Sentences
    • Why do we tell actors to “break a leg?”
    • Amelia Earhart was an advocate for women's rights and helped to break down many barriers for women in aviation.
    • Why do we tell actors to 'break a leg'?
    • I was glad she came to talk to me first to break the ice.
  • Paragraphs
    • Alone in the woods stood a cabin. The early morning lights filtered in through the old wooden walls. The cabin’s sole inhibitor was already awake. Before the break of day, a hunter had already been up, preparing for his expedition. Armed with a crossbow and bait, the hunter began his journey.
    • Homework: Get your homework from your backpack. Gather all the supplies you need to do your homework, such as pens, pencils, rulers, or other items. Find a comfortable place to sit or stand. Begin working on your homework. Get up and take a break if needed. When you finish your homework, put it back in your backpack.
• because
  • Phrases
    • A: Because he was the teacher’s pet
    • believing that because you are feeling something, what you're thinking must be true
    • A: Because they swim in schools
    • they is freezing because they forget there jacket
  • Sentences
    • The planets and their satellites orbit the ____ because of its gravity.
    • They are freezing because they forgot their jacket.
    • I need help because I do not understand the question.
    • Christmas came early because we sold 500 chocolate bars at the fundraiser.
    • I cannot fall asleep on Christmas Eve because I am so excited.
    • My friend played hooky one time but it was too bad because she missed a really fun field trip!
    • The man wiped his face because he was ___.
    • Though he had already finished the book, he read it a second time because he enjoyed it so much.
    • Because it was for my surprise party, she kept me out in the cold.
    • I love to eat food because it makes me grow big and strong.
    • Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn't trust others to do them right.
    • The road was ___ because of the hills.
    • He cannot fall asleep on Christmas Eve because i so excite.
    • The planets and their satellites orbit the sun because of its gravity.
    • You said it because...
    • I want more to eat because I am hungry.
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • The Sturgeon Moon is named after the Sturgeon because this giant fish is most active in August.
    • I make sure I am not forgetting anything because I...
    • She ate like a bird because she did not like the food.
    • Because every play has a cast!
    • The rainy weather in April is worth it because it allows for flower seeds and bulbs to bloom in May.
  • Paragraphs
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • Winter is my favorite season because I like snowy weather and winter sports. Do you like to go skiing or sledding?
    • Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the “P” is silent.
    • We played in the snow all day and even made a snowman. The snowman’s nose was NOT a carrot, it was a piece of coal! The heater was broken so it was cold at the house! We couldn’t use the fire because we needed a chimney sweep. Thankfully, the red mittens kept my hands warm. I also had a blue toboggan. Do you think of a toboggan as a hat or a sled?
    • A joke that is no longer funny or interesting because it has been repeated so often.  
• every
  • Phrases
    • without change, in every case
    • Tradition -- something that is done every time
  • Sentences
    • The group meets every week.
    • Stephanie feeds her puppy dog food every morning so that he can grow big and strong.
    • My grandmother Jane cheers me on with signs and pom poms every Saturday at my tennis games.
    • Despite the long hours of work, the family still made time to have dinner together every night.
    • Every ____ has a silver lining.
    • My grandma and I planted flowers, and we watered them every day.
    • Mike and Joe hang out every Saturday at the baseball field throwing baseballs.
    • Every cloud has a silver lining.
    • Every summer Noah's family takes a family vacation to the beach.
    • Because every play has a cast!
    • I jog every morning before work.
    • Does the moon like the same every night?
  • Paragraphs
    • Shawndean is a bookworm! She reads a new book almost every week.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
• play
  • Phrases
    • actors who comment on the action in a classical Greek play
    • Instrument -- item to play music on
    • play hooky
    • Games you may play with your family or friends
    • no school, play in the snow, sit by a fire
    • play a game
    • play along
    • Favorite games to play after school
    • Favorite games to play at school
  • Sentences
    • 6 Let's play Marco Polo!
    • Vocabulary Games: Learners play games such as Bingo or Memory to practice and reinforce vocabulary.
    • Franny loves to play soccer on the green field outside by the lake.
    • Would you rather play sports or watch them?
    • The coach shouts to the team about the next play.
    • Even though the heat was unbearable, she continued to play soccer in the summer sun.
    • Let’s play a holiday game together.
    • Would you rather play video games or go to the park?
    • I will be singing a song in the play.
    • Do you like to play video games?
    • My goal is to play the song without reading the music, I want to learn it by heart.
    • Play the piano.
    • Why do you think Kiki's mom wanted her to eat before she went outside to play?
    • Jonathan brought a beach ball to play volleyball on the beach with his friends.
    • He likes to play jingle-bells.
    • Would you rather play sports or watch?
    • To play soccer, the team needs cleats, uniforms, a soccer ball, and a field.
    • How do you get ready to play in the snow?
    • Would you rather play with a friend or your siblings?
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • Once our friends get here, we can play.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • 5 Do you want to play Marco Polo?
    • They like to play fun games together.
    • Please let me know if you want to play together!
    • I love to play outside with my friends.
    • Do you like to play sports?
    • Because every play has a cast!
    • I love to play with my dog.
    • Would you rather listen to music or play music?
    • Would you rather watch TV or play on the internet?
  • Paragraphs
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • It is round, has sticks, and can be used to play music. What is it?
    • I wish she would stop being mean to me, but she doesn't seem to want to. I don't know why she is doing this, but it hurts me a lot. I just want to be able to play with my friends without her making me feel sad.
    • The graduation will be in June. Everyone says, “congratulations graduates” but they often spell it “congradulations.” Congradulations is not a word, but a play on words.
    • Do you like to play out in the snow? What kind of things do you like to do on a snow day?
• cast
  • Sentences
    • Because every play has a cast!