Once upon a time, there was a talking robot. The robot was very smart and could answer lots of questions. But one day, the robot talked about things it shouldn't talk about. This made some people worried and a little scared. The people who made the robot wanted to fix it so it would only talk about nice things.
There were some smart people who played tricks to make the robot say bad things. This was a big problem for the robot's makers. They don't want anyone to get scared or hurt by the robot's words. They are asking everyone for help to fix it. The people hope the robot will only say helpful and safe things from now on.
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Let's talk about our favorite robots and what they do.
2. Can you make a funny robot noise?
3. What should a friendly robot say to you?
4. If you had a robot, what would you name it?
5. How can robots help us in our homes?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
The robot talked about things it shouldn't have.
They want to make sure it only talks about nice things.
Because it said things that could be bad or scary.
They are asking for help to fix the robot.
Some smart people who want to make it say bad things.
They hope the robot will be helpful and safe.
If they talk about or do things that are not safe.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was very smart and could answer lots of . But one day, the robot talked about things it talk about. This made some people worried and a little scared. The people who made the robot to fix it so it would only talk about nice things. There were some smart people who tricks to the robot say bad things. This was a big problem for the robot's makers. They don't want anyone to get scared or hurt by the robot's words. They are asking everyone for help to fix it. The people the robot will only say and safe things from now on.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about robots?
2. What is one thing you wish a robot could do for you?
3. Do you think robots can be our friends?
4. What games would you play with a robot?
5. What do you think makes a robot smart?
6. Would you like a robot in your school?
7. How can we make sure robots are safe?
8. Why do some people worry about robots?
9. Can robots learn from people?
10. What would be a silly thing for a robot to say?
11. How do robots help in movies?
12. What is the most interesting robot you've seen?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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