Vocabulary Activity:
Problem–Symptom–Solution Matching
Place each vocabulary word
under the correct column where it belongs. You can add other words about going to the dentist that are not in the box.
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1. People & Places |
2. Services & Money |
3. Problems & Pain |
4. Tools & Actions |
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(e.g., Receptionist) |
(e.g., Insurance) |
(e.g., Sensitive) |
(e.g., Dental Floss) |
Match
& Describe
Step 1: Draw a line to match
the Problem with the Treatment.
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Problem (Symptom) |
Treatment (Service) |
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1. Severe pain / toothache |
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A. Dental Floss / Brushing |
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2. Food stuck between teeth |
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B. Filling |
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3. Small cavity |
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C. Cleaning |
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4. Dirty teeth / plaque |
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D. X-Ray & Tooth Extraction |
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5. Broken or lost tooth |
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E. Crown |
Step 2: Oral / Written
Sentence Expansion
1. "I have a cavity, so I need a filling."
2. "My teeth are dirty, so I need a
________________."
3. "I broke my tooth, so I need a
________________."
1. "My tooth has been hurting for
three days, so I need to get an x-ray."
2. "It hurts when I eat something
cold, so the dentist might put on a ________________."
3. "The pain is getting worse, so I made an appointment for a ________________."
Activity 4: Dental Hygiene
Frequency
Target Competency: Correct placement of frequency
adverbs (every day, twice a day, rarely, never) in personal hygiene
statements.
Learner Task Sheet: The
Frequency Line
Step 1: Place the
frequency expressions in the correct order. (Rarely, Sometimes, Every day,
Never, Often)
[ 0%] --------------> [20%] --------------> [50%] --------------> [80%] --------------> [100%] | | | | |Step 2: Interview a Partner
Ask a partner about their
habits. Write their answers using the frequency continuum.
1. Question: "How often do you change your
toothbrush?"
Answer: "I change my toothbrush
________________________________." (e.g., every 3 months)
2. Question: "How often do you drink sweet
pop or soda?"
Answer: "I ________________ drink
pop." (e.g., rarely / never)
3. Question: "How often do you floss your
teeth?"
Answer: "I floss
________________________________." (e.g., once a day / every night)
4. Question: "How often do you go to the
dentist for a check-up?"
Answer: "I go for a check-up ________________________________." (e.g., twice a year)
CLB 3-4 Listening Skill
Building Task – Video Announcements at the Dental Clinic
Listen to
your teacher read the dental clinic announcement. Circle the exact word you
hear in each pair.
1.
Brush
your teeth ( twice / thrice ) a day.
2.
Clean
( between / behind ) your teeth with floss.
3.
Limit
( sugary / salty ) snacks like candy.
4.
Pop
can cause ( cavities / cleanings ).
5.
Drink
( water / soda ) after meals.
6.
Visit
your dentist twice a ( month / year ).
Skill
Builder 2: Signal Words — Do's vs. Don'ts (Imperatives & Modals)
Target
Competency:
Distinguish between positive recommendations and negative warnings using modal
verbs and imperatives (should, must, don't, avoid, remember to).
Listen to
the advice. Put a checkmark (√) under DO for
good habits, or DON'T for harmful habits.
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Advice / Recommendation |
DO (✓) |
DON'T (✓) |
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1 |
Brush for
two minutes twice daily |
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2 |
Use a
hard-bristled toothbrush |
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3 |
Replace
toothbrush every 3 months |
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4 |
Drink
sweet juice before bedtime |
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5 |
Rinse
with water after coffee |
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6 |
Use
wooden toothpicks aggressively |
