Example: Tina is absent because she is sick (ill). She is throwing up and has a fever.
We will practice calling in sick. Who? When? What? Why?
This is… I can’t come to school today, Tuesday, Sept. 25. I have a/an _____(noun) [or I am VERBing] so I have to _____ (stay home, rest, go to the doctor, go to the hospital).
We will practice making a doctor's appointment.
Here is a model.
Making an Appointment (from learning chocolate)
Receptionist: Hello. Main Street Medical Clinic. May I help you?
Patient: Hello. My name is ________________. I want to make a doctor's appointment.
Receptionist: What is the matter?
Patient: I have a bad ____________ (cough, stomachache, cold, fever, sore throat, etc).
Receptionist: When did the ______ start? (cough, stomachache, cold, fever, sore throat, etc)
Patient: Two days ago,
Receptionist: What is you date of birth.
Patient: My date of birth is _________________.
Receptionist: Can you come in on Wednesday at 2 o'clock?
Patient: Yes, I can come in on Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
Receptionist: OK. See you then.
Patient: Thank you. Goodbye.