Need Help Making a Choice? Asking for Advice
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about making decisions and getting advice.
- Talk about times you’ve asked for advice and why it’s important.
- Read about someone who got help from a mentor.
- Listen to experts talk about asking for advice.
- Write a letter to ask for advice from someone you trust.
Key Words:
- Decision: A choice you have to make.
- Advice: Information or suggestions to help you decide.
- Mentor: A person with experience who can guide and help you.
- Consult: To talk to someone and get their opinion.
- Problem: A difficult situation or question.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Have you ever asked for advice when you had to make a big decision? Who did you ask?
- What are some good reasons to ask for advice? (You’re not sure what to do, you want a different opinion, you need help understanding something.)
- Who are some people you trust to give you good advice?
Let’s Read a Story!
Emily was confused about her job. She didn’t know if she should stay or look for a new one. She asked Mrs. Thompson, a successful businesswoman, for advice. Mrs. Thompson told Emily to talk to different people about their jobs and think carefully before deciding.
Questions About the Story:
- Why did Emily ask for advice?
- Who did she ask?
- What did Mrs. Thompson tell her to do?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of experts talking about why asking for advice is helpful. Focus on ideas like getting new ideas, feeling more confident, and making better choices.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you has a problem. The other gives advice using “should,” “would,” or “could.”
Example:
- Person 1: “I can’t decide if I should take the art class or the music class.”
- Person 2: “You could try both classes for a week and then decide. Or you should think about which one would help you the most.”
Homework:
Imagine you have to make a big decision. Write a short letter to a mentor or someone you trust asking for their advice. Explain your situation and why you want their help.
Extra Fun:
Think of a famous person you admire. What question would you ask them for advice?
