Feeling Sick? What to Do
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about common illnesses and medicine.
- Talk about how you feel when you’re sick.
- Read a story about someone going to the pharmacy.
- Listen to a doctor talk about common illnesses.
- Write an email to a doctor asking for help.
Key Words:
- Cold: When your nose runs and you sneeze.
- Headache: When your head hurts.
- Stomachache: When your stomach hurts.
- Medicine: Something you take to feel better when you’re sick.
- Over-the-counter medicine: Medicine you can buy at a store without seeing a doctor.
- Pharmacy: A store where you can buy medicine.
- Prescription: A special paper from a doctor that says what medicine you need.
- Doctor: A person who helps you when you’re sick.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What do you do when you have a cold? Do you take any medicine?
- What causes headaches? (Stress, not enough sleep, too much screen time.)
- What are some things you shouldn’t eat if you have a stomachache? (Too much candy, greasy food, spicy food.)
Let’s Read a Story!
Maria didn’t feel well. She had a headache and a runny nose. She went to the pharmacy and told the pharmacist how she was feeling. The pharmacist gave her medicine to help her feel better. Maria went home, took the medicine, and rested. Soon, she felt much better.
Questions About the Story:
- What was wrong with Maria?
- Where did Maria go?
- What did the pharmacist do?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of a doctor talking about how to treat colds, headaches, and stomachaches.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is sick. The other gives advice. Use the new words you learned today.
Example:
- Sick Person: “I have a terrible stomachache.”
- Helper: “Maybe you should drink some tea and lie down. If it doesn’t get better, you should see a doctor.”
Homework:
Write a short email to your doctor. Tell the doctor how you’re feeling and ask for advice.
Example:
Dear Dr. Smith, I’ve had a headache for three days. I’ve taken some over-the-counter medicine, but it’s not helping. Can I make an appointment to see you? Sincerely, [Your Name]
Extra Fun:
Make a list of things you can do to stay healthy and avoid getting sick. (Wash your hands, eat healthy food, get enough sleep, exercise.)
