Let’s go through each situation one by one. The goal is to think about who you’re talking to, what your problem is, and how to ask for help in a clear, polite way.
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1. The substitute teacher did not write the homework on the board. What can you ask?
You need to find out what the homework is — but since it’s a sub, they might not know. So you could ask another student first… or if you must ask the sub, be polite and explain you’re trying to stay caught up.
→ *“Excuse me, I didn’t see the homework written down. Could you tell me what we’re supposed to do for tonight? Or maybe point me to someone who knows?”*
But even better: Ask a classmate! That’s often easier than asking a sub who may not have all the info.
→ *“Hey, did you catch what the homework was? I missed it.”*
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2. You went to the nurse because you have a headache and feel dizzy. What can you ask?
You’re already at the nurse — so now you want to know what to do next. Maybe you need water, rest, medicine, or to call home.
→ *“I still feel really dizzy and my head hurts. Is there anything else I should do? Should I lie down? Do I need to call my mom?”*
Be honest about how you feel — that helps them help you.
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3. The teacher announced that the school is having a sports assembly. It is very loud and you don’t like to go. What can you ask?
Maybe you’re sensitive to noise, or get overwhelmed. You can ask if there’s an alternative — like staying in class or going somewhere quiet.
→ *“I get really uncomfortable in loud places. Is there somewhere quieter I could go during the assembly? Or could I stay here with permission?”*
Teachers usually want to help if you explain calmly.
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4. You are confused in math class every day. You did not know how to do your homework and failed the quiz. What can you ask?
This is important — you need extra help before falling further behind. Talk to your teacher after class or during office hours.
→ *“I’m struggling with this unit and I failed the quiz. Can you help me understand where I went wrong? Is there extra practice or tutoring available?”*
Or ask a friend who gets it:
→ *“Can you show me how you solved #5? I’m stuck on that part.”*
Don’t wait — the sooner you ask, the easier it is to catch up.
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Final Answer:
1. “Hey, did you catch what the homework was? I missed it.”
2. “I still feel really dizzy and my head hurts. Should I lie down or call my mom?”
3. “I get uncomfortable in loud places. Is there a quieter place I can go during the assembly?”
4. “I’m struggling with math and failed the quiz. Can you help me understand what I did wrong or suggest extra practice?”
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of speech therapy worksheets.
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