If you need help with your homework, how would you ask?

1. your mother or father:____________________

2. your best friend:_________________________

3. a teacher:_______________________________

Discuss the language you used to make this request. Was it the same each time? If not, discuss why.

The expressions you use depend on whom you’re speaking to or how well you know them

Mom, can you help me with my homework?

Can you help me with my homework?

Excuse me, Sir? Could you please help me with my homework?