Warnings and Prohibitions in Action!
Warnings and Prohibitions in Action!
Items in this lesson
Warnings and Prohibitions in Action!
What do you already know about warnings and prohibitions in English?
Why Warnings and Prohibitions?
We use warnings to keep people safe and prohibitions to tell people not to do something. Let's see why they're important.
What is a Warning?
What is a Warning?
A warning tells someone about danger or something not safe. Example: 'Look out! The floor is wet.'
Recognising Warnings
Can you spot the warning words? Example: 'Mind the steps!' 'Be careful!' 'Watch out for bicycles!' Identify the warnings in this image.
Interactive: What Would You Say?
Look at the picture. Someone is crossing a busy street. What warning could you use? (Possible answers: 'Look out!' 'Be careful!')
Warning Phrases
- Mind out! - Mind the ladder! - Look out!
- Watch out for dogs! - If you're not careful, you'll fall.
Short Warnings
Warnings with Reason
What is a Prohibition?
What is a Prohibition?
A prohibition tells you NOT to do something. Example: 'You mustn't go there.'
Interactive: Spot the Prohibition
What do the signs in this picture say? Are they telling you what NOT to do? (Examples: 'Keep off the grass', 'No dogs allowed')
Prohibition Phrases
- You can't do that! - Don't go too fast. - Keep off the carpet.
Simple Prohibitions
- You aren't allowed to run here when it's wet. - Make sure you don't break the rules.
Prohibitions with Explanation
Task: Complete the Sentences
Look at the images. Fill in the missing warnings or prohibitions: '_______, the vase is fragile!' 'You ___ run in the classroom.'
Reflection
Think about places where you see warnings or prohibitions. Share one example with the class and say the warning or prohibition in English.
