Omari’s Schedule

Topic: Days of The Week

Mode: Interpretive 

Level: Novice

Students will listen to a recording of Omari’s schedule and will answer comprehension questions.

Components of the activity: A Script, comprehension questions and an answer key

Instructions to the teacher

Audio-record the script below or read it out loud to students in class. Ask them to answer the comprehension questions that follow.

Script

My name is Omari. I am a student at Michigan State University. I am a sophomore. I have a Swahili class at 9:30 am every Monday. I have a writing class at 2:00 pm on Tuesdays. I have my math and oral skills classes on Thursdays. Every Wednesday and Friday, I go to the gym for one hour in the morning and then I go to the library. I go out with my friends on Friday evenings and sometimes on Thursday and Saturday evenings too. On Sundays, I like to rest and play board games.

Comprehension Questions

1. When does Omari have a Swahili class?
2. When does Omari have a writing class?
3. Omari has his math and writing classes on the same day. True or False?
4. Omari has his math and oral skills classes on the same day. True or False?
5. When does Omari have an oral skills class?
6. What does Omari do on Wednesdays?
7. On which days of the week does Omari go out with friends?
8. What does Omari do on Sundays?

Answer Key

1. On Monday
2. On Tuesday
3. False
4. True
5. On Thursday
6. He goes to the gym and then to the library
7. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
8. He likes to rest and play board games