Language Development

How Do You Dance

Language: Ask and Answer Questions

Listen and chant. Illustration of the CD icon



You Can Dance!

Can you dance?
No, I can’t dance.
You can’t dance?
No! I just can’t dance.
Can you jump high?
I can jump high.
Can you jump low?
I can jump low.
Can you step forward?
I can step forward.
Can you step back?
I can step back.
Can you turn quickly?
I can turn quickly.
Then you can dance.
Now you can dance!



Adverbs
Adverbs tell how, when, or where an action happens.

turn quickly
dance wildly
dance now
step back

You Can Dance!
Can you dance?
No, I can’t dance.
You can’t dance?
No! I just can’t dance.
Can you jump high?
I can jump high.
Can you jump low?
I can jump low.
Can you step forward?
I can step forward.
Can you step back?
I can step back.
Can you turn quickly?
I can turn quickly.
Then you can dance.
Now you can dance!

Express Yourself

ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS

Work with a partner. Take turns asking these questions. Answer in a complete sentence. Then act it out.

    Example
  • 1. Can you jump high? Yes, I can jump high.

  • 1. Can you jump high?

  • 2. Can you jump low?

  • 3. Can you step forward?

  • 4. How do you jump?

  • 5. Where do you step?

  • 6. How do you turn?

7.–10. How do you dance? Say 4 sentences to answer the question. Use adverbs to tell how you dance.

    Example
  • 7. I dance fast.