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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • COMMUNITY & HELPING

Thank You for Your Help

In this lesson, you will read a thank-you letter, practice past simple verbs, and share what you appreciate.

Thank You for Your Help
💬 Warm-up
1 When was the last time you said thank you to someone?
2 How does it feel when someone helps you?
3 What is one thing you are grateful for today?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use past simple to talk about help you received.
  • Use 'thank you for + -ing' to express gratitude.
  • Write a short thank-you message.
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📚 Vocabulary

1.
grateful
"I am grateful for your help with my homework."
feeling thankful for something
2.
appreciate
"I really appreciate your kindness."
to recognize the value of something or someone
3.
impact
"Her words had a big impact on me."
the effect or influence of something
4.
proud
"My parents are proud of my hard work."
feeling good about something you or someone else did
5.
inspire
"You inspire me to try new things."
to make someone want to do something or feel hopeful
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
grateful
feeling thankful for something
appreciate
to recognize the value of something or someone
impact
the effect or influence of something
proud
feeling good about something you or someone else did
inspire
to make someone want to do something or feel hopeful

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. You always inspire me to do my best.
2. I am very grateful for all your support.
3. Your advice had a big impact on my decision.
4. My mom was so proud when I passed the test.
5. I really appreciate the time you spent helping me.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. You always inspire me to do my best.
2. I am very grateful for all your support.
3. Your advice had a big impact on my decision.
4. My mom was so proud when I passed the test.
5. I really appreciate the time you spent helping me.

📖 Reading

A Thank-You Letter

Dear Mrs. Lee,

Thank you for everything you did for me last year. I am writing this letter to tell you how grateful I am. You helped me with my math homework every week, and you never gave up on me. Because of your help, I passed my final exam and I felt so proud.

I also want to say that I really appreciate your kindness. When I felt frustrated, you always said, "You can do it." Your words had a huge impact on me. You made me believe in myself.

Thank you for inspiring me to try harder. You are a wonderful teacher, and I will never forget your support.

Your student, Anna

Comprehension Questions

1.
Who wrote the letter?
Anna wrote the letter.
2.
What subject did Mrs. Lee help Anna with?
Mrs. Lee helped Anna with math.
3.
How did Anna feel after she passed the exam?
She felt proud.
4.
What did Mrs. Lee always say to Anna?
She said, "You can do it."
5.
What is the main reason Anna wrote the letter?
To thank Mrs. Lee for her help and support.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Story of Gratitude

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the speaker's name?
Her name is Jessica.
2.
Why was Jessica nervous last year?
Because she moved to a new school and didn't know anyone.
3.
Who helped Jessica at the new school?
Ella helped her.
4.
How did Jessica feel after she started making friends?
She felt proud.
5.
What does Jessica say Ella continues to do?
She continues to inspire Jessica to be kind to others.

🗣️ Pair Work

Gratitude Practice

"Take turns with your partner. Tell them about something you appreciate. Use the vocabulary words and past simple tense. Listen and ask questions."

👉 Think of a person who helped you. Use the past simple: 'My brother helped me...'

👉 Tell your partner why you are grateful. Use 'thank you for + -ing': 'Thank you for supporting me.'

👉 Share how their help had an impact on you.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: grateful appreciate impact proud inspire
✍️ WRITING

Thank You Message

Write a short thank-you message (80-100 words) to someone who helped you. Start with 'Dear.', then explain what they did and how you felt. Use past simple.

✅ Checklist:
  • Use 4 vocabulary words and past simple.
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Include a greeting and closing.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Gratitude Talk

Record a 45-second talk about someone you appreciate. Begin with 'I want to thank.', then describe what they did and how it helped you. Use past simple.

✅ Checklist:
  • 45 seconds.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly and naturally.
  • Structure: who, what they did, how you felt.
Helpful Phrases
  • I want to thank... for...
  • They helped me when...
  • I am grateful because...
  • Their help had a big impact on...
  • I felt proud when...
  • Thank you for inspiring me to...