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Talking About Mistakes

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Learning Objectives

  • 1Talk about a mistake in a calm, honest way
  • 2Build sentences about what to do next
  • 3Remember that I can try again
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Mini Lesson

Everyone makes mistakes. A mistake means something did not go the way you wanted. It does not mean you are bad or that you should quit.

What is a mistake?

  • A mistake is something you say or do wrong by accident.
  • You might spill, forget, write the wrong answer, or choose the wrong thing.
  • Mistakes happen while people are learning.

What can I say after a mistake?

  • Say: I made a mistake. That is honest.
  • Say: I can try again. That shows courage.
  • Say: I can ask for help. That helps you keep learning.

What do mistakes teach us?

  • Mistakes show us what to fix next.
  • They help our brains grow when we practice again.
  • Trying again is more important than being perfect.
A child fixes a mistake and tries againA child looks at a paper with one wrong answer crossed out, then follows arrows to try again and get better.OopsTry againlearn & grow
A mistake can lead to trying again, asking for help, and learning something new.
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Ask yourself: "What can I say when I make a mistake? What can I do next?

Vocabulary
Mistake
Something you did wrong by accidente.g. Spilling juice was a mistake.
Honest
Telling the truth even when it is harde.g. I was honest when I said I broke the cup.
Try again
To do something one more time after a mistakee.g. I try again when I miss a word.
Learn
To know more or do better than beforee.g. Mistakes help me learn.
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