The document focuses on teaching children about fear and anxiety idioms as well as stranger awareness to ensure their safety. It includes activities to practice idioms, a reading section on teaching kids about stranger danger, and various comprehension questions. The emphasis is on balancing a child's awareness of potential dangers with a sense of security and confidence in navigating the world.

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StrangerDanger
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FearandAnxietyIdioms
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Objectives
• Review and practice the Fear and Anxiety Idioms. Use them in
a related activity
• Speak about a personal experience
• Learn new vocabulary
• Read an article and answer comprehension questions
• Grammar – Learn about imperative verbs and practice with
two activities
• Reflect on your learning today

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Review the idioms
in this related lesson
https://livelearn.ca/lessons/language-training/fear-and-anxiety-idioms/

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Review the idioms in this related lesson
“To be on tenderhooks” – to feel nervous and excited because you are waiting to find out something or
for something to happen
“To be afraid of one’s own shadow” – easily frightened or very nervous
“To have nerves of steel” - to be brave and calm in a dangerous or difficult situation
“To break out in a (cold) sweat” – to be in a state of nervousness or fear, especially one in which you are
sweating
“To hold one’s breath” – to wait anxiously or excitedly for something to happen or be announced
“ One’s heart skips a beat” – used to say that someone is very excited, surprised or frightened

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
1. When someone is “on tenderhooks” it means
a) they feel nervous and excited because they are waiting to find out
something or for something to happen
b) they play with hooks which are tender

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
1. When someone is “on tenderhooks” it means
a) they feel nervous and excited because they are waiting to find
something or for something to happen
b) they play with hooks which are tender

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
2. When my twin sister said that she was afraid of her own shadow,
meant
a) she is easily frightened or very nervous
b) she is afraid of me

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
2. When my twin sister said that she was afraid of her own shadow,
meant
a) she is easily frightened or very nervous
b) she is afraid of me

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
3. The driver had nerves of steel and avoided the accident. This
a) the accident was due to a piece of steel
b) he was brave and calm in that dangerous or difficult situation

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
3. The driver had nerves of steel and avoided the accident. This
a) the accident was due to a piece of steel
b) he was brave and calm in that dangerous or difficult situation

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
4. John said we wouldn’t hold his breath about that. He meant:
a) he had problems breathing
b) he was not waiting anxiously or excitedly for something to happen

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
4. John said we wouldn’t hold his breath about that. He meant:
a) he had problems breathing
b) he was not waiting anxiously or excitedly for something to

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
5. Mary says her heart skips a beat every time she hears bad news
TV. She means
a) he is very excited, surprised or frightened
b) she changes the channel

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Practice the idioms: Quiz time:
5. Mary says her heart skips a beat every time she hears bad news
TV. She means
a) he is very excited, surprised or frightened
b) she changes the channel

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Agenda
1. Speaking
2. Vocabulary
3. Reading
4. Grammar
5. Reflect on learning

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Speaking

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Speak about your personal experience
• Can you share a situation when your
“heart skipped a beat” or when you
“held your breath” for something?

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Vocabulary

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
3. Informal term for children.
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness. anxious
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
3. Informal term for children.
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness. anxious
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. awareness
3. Informal term for children.
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness. anxious
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. awareness
3. Informal term for children. kiddos
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness. anxious
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. awareness
3. Informal term for children. kiddos
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. compliance
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.

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compliance (n.) anxious (adj.)
kiddos (n.) awareness ( n.)
harm (n.)
1. Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness. anxious
2. Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. awareness
3. Informal term for children. kiddos
4. The action or fact of complying with a wish or command. compliance
5. Physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted. harm

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Reading

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Reading
Source: Adapted from the article “How To Teach Your Kids About ‘Stranger Danger’ (Without Scaring the Daylights Out
of Them)” from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/teach-stranger-danger-in-4-easy-steps
It’s never too early to teach your kids who strangers are and how to avoid
unsafe situations. You want your child to be safe, but not anxious. Aware of
their surroundings, but not living in fear. Confident that they can go out and
face the world, but not be reckless. It’s a fine line that parents and caregivers
walk.
You know all too well that the world can be a scary place. You’ve read the
news and listened to one too many true-crime podcasts not to have gotten
that message. And you know your top job is to keep your kiddos safe.
But how? How can you raise a child who is both secure in their place in the
world and aware that it's also home to bad people who should be avoided?
“Start early and talk often,” advises pediatrician Richard So, MD. Stranger
awareness, or ‘stranger danger,’ is an age-appropriate warning to kids to be
cautious around people they don’t know. It’s a reminder to kids not to interact
with people who aren’t familiar to them. Stranger awareness is a matter of
teaching kids rules to keep them safe from unfamiliar adults:

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Reading
• Not wandering away from safe and trusted adults.
• Not talking to or sharing personal information with strangers.
• Not accepting rides from people they don’t know.
• Not opening the door to their house to people they don’t know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like food, candy or
toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes them feel
uncomfortable.
Remember that staying safe from strangers is a lesson your child will
continue to develop throughout their life. Balance the fact that the world isn’t
always safe and fair with the reality that not everyone has bad intentions.
Meet them where they’re at, but don’t shy away from the conversation. Their
safety and well-being are too important.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
1. What is one key piece of advice for teaching kids about
stranger danger?
a) Start early and talk often.
b) Scare them into compliance.
c) Avoid the topic to keep them calm.
d) Teach them that all strangers are bad.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
1. What is one key piece of advice for teaching kids about
stranger danger?
a) Start early and talk often.
b) Scare them into compliance.
c) Avoid the topic to keep them calm.
d) Teach them that all strangers are bad.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
2. Which of the following is NOT a rule for stranger
awareness?
a) Avoid talking to strangers.
b) Accept gifts from friends.
c) Stay close to trusted adults.
d) Know what to do if a stranger makes you uncomfortable.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
2. Which of the following is NOT a rule for stranger
awareness?
a) Avoid talking to strangers.
b) Accept gifts from friends.
c) Stay close to trusted adults.
d) Know what to do if a stranger makes you uncomfortable.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
3. Why is it important for kids to keep their distance from
unknown adults?
a) To avoid getting lost.
b) To protect them from potential harm.
c) To make new friends.
d) To learn how to be independent.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
3. Why is it important for kids to keep their distance from
unknown adults?
a) To avoid getting lost.
b) To protect them from potential harm.
c) To make new friends.
d) To learn how to be independent.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
4. Which of the following is a recommended strategy for
kids to stay safe from strangers?
a) Accept gifts from strangers.
b) Stay close to trusted adults.
c) Wander away in public places.
d) Keep secrets from parents

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
4. Which of the following is a recommended strategy for
kids to stay safe from strangers?
a) Accept gifts from strangers.
b) Stay close to trusted adults.
c) Wander away in public places.
d) Keep secrets from parents

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
5. What should a child do if they feel uncomfortable
around a stranger?
a) Keep quiet and not tell anyone.
b) Run away and seek help from a trusted adult.
c) Engage in conversation with the stranger.
d) Accept a ride from the stranger.

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Reading
Answer the following questions:
5. What should a child do if they feel uncomfortable
around a stranger?
a) Keep quiet and not tell anyone.
b) Run away and seek help from a trusted adult.
c) Engage in conversation with the stranger.
d) Accept a ride from the stranger.

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Grammar

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
When we give commands we use the verbs at imperative form.
Ex: Do this /Don’t do that!
We form the imperative verbs using the short infinitive of the
verb.
Ex: To do (infinitive) – Do (imperative)

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice:
Recognize the imperative verbs in the following sentences:
1. Place the cup on the table.
2. Share the cake with your friends.
4. Listen to your teacher.
5. Hold my hand.
6. Cross the road safely.
7. Open the door for Mrs Riaz.
8. Type in your password.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Not wandering away from safe and trusted adults.
• Not talking to or sharing personal information with strangers.
• Not accepting rides from people they don’t know.
• Not opening the door to their house to people they don’t
know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like
food, candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Not talking to or sharing personal information with strangers.
• Not accepting rides from people they don’t know.
• Not opening the door to their house to people they don’t
know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like
food, candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Not accepting rides from people they don’t know.
• Not opening the door to their house to people they don’t
know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like
food, candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Don’t accept rides from people you don’t know.
• Not opening the door to their house to people they don’t
know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like
food, candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Don’t accept rides from people you don’t know.
• Don’t open the door to your house to people you don’t know.
• Not accepting presents from people they don’t know, like
food, candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Don’t accept rides from people you don’t know.
• Don’t open the door to your house to people you don’t know.
• Don’t accept presents from people you don’t know, like food,
candy or toys.
• Keeping their distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Don’t accept rides from people you don’t know.
• Don’t open the door to your house to people you don’t know.
• Don’t accept presents from people you don’t know, like food,
candy or toys.
• Keep your distance from unknown adults.
• Knowing what to do if a stranger approaches them or makes
them feel uncomfortable.

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Grammar – Imperative Verbs
Let’s Practice!
Re-write these sentences using imperative verbs:
• Don’t wander away from safe and trusted adults.
• Don’t talk or share personal information with strangers.
• Don’t accept rides from people you don’t know.
• Don’t open the door to your house to people you don’t know.
• Don’t accept presents from people you don’t know, like food,
candy or toys.
• Keep your distance from unknown adults.
• Know what to do if a stranger approaches you or makes you
feel uncomfortable.

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Reflect
on
learning

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What did you learn today?
• Review and practice the Fear and Anxiety Idioms. Use them in a
related activity
• Speak about a personal experience
• Learn new vocabulary
• Read an article and answer comprehension questions
• Grammar – Learn about imperative verbs and practice with two
activities
• Reflect on your learning today

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Homework
1. Write 5 sentences using imperative verbs.
2. Use two of the new idioms in sentences of your
own.
Send it to your teacher.

59. Thankyou!
Questions?
Created by : Ruxandra Nicolescu – English Online
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