Falling asleep in class can happen when a student is very tired or bored. Sometimes, people do not sleep well at night, and they feel sleepy during the day. If a lesson is very quiet or long, students might close their eyes and fall asleep without realizing it. Teachers may wake them up or ask them questions to keep them alert.
Examples:
Yesterday, I fell asleep in class because I was very tired.
Tom falls asleep in class when he does not sleep well at night.
She almost fell asleep in class, but the teacher called her name!
GRAMMAR
This topic focuses on the past simple tense using the verb fall asleep (past form: fell asleep).
Structure:
Positive: Subject + fell asleep + complement.
I fell asleep in class.
Negative: Subject + did not + fall asleep + complement.
I did not fall asleep in class.
Questions: Did + subject + fall asleep + complement?
Did you fall asleep in class?
Examples:
She fell asleep during the history lesson.
We did not fall asleep because the lesson was interesting.
Did he fall asleep in math class?
VOCABULARY
Sleepy – Feeling like you want to sleep.
Lesson – A period of teaching.
Tired – In need of rest or sleep.
Bored – Not interested in something.
Yawn – Opening the mouth wide when feeling sleepy.
Nap – A short sleep during the day.
Dream – A series of thoughts or images in sleep.
Teacher – A person who gives lessons.
Wake up – To stop sleeping.
Quiet – Making little or no noise.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I was so sleepy in class!
The lesson was too quiet, and I fell asleep.
I need more sleep at night.
Did you sleep well last night?
The teacher woke me up.
I will drink coffee to stay awake.
Falling asleep in class is embarrassing!
I yawned a lot during the lesson.
Stay awake! The teacher is looking at you.
Why do I always feel sleepy in the morning?
SENTENCES
Positive:
I fell asleep in class yesterday.
She fell asleep during the lesson.
My friend fell asleep because he was very tired.
Negative:
I did not fall asleep in class today.
They did not fall asleep during the meeting.
She did not fall asleep because she drank coffee.
Questions:
Did you fall asleep in class yesterday?
Why did he fall asleep during the lesson?
Did she fall asleep in the morning or afternoon?
Answers:
Yes, I fell asleep in class.
No, I did not fall asleep.
He fell asleep because he was very tired.
CONVERSATION
Teacher: James, are you sleeping?
James: Oh! No, I am awake.
Teacher: Are you sure? You look very sleepy.
James: I fell asleep for a second. I am very tired today.
Teacher: Did you sleep well last night?
James: No, I went to bed very late.
Teacher: You should sleep early. Pay attention now!
James: Yes, I will try.
READING
Why Do Students Fall Asleep in Class?
Many students fall asleep in class because they do not sleep enough at night. Some students stay up late watching TV, playing games, or using their phones. When they wake up early for school, they feel tired.
Another reason is that some lessons are very quiet and long. If students do not move or talk, they start to feel sleepy. Teachers try to make lessons more interesting so that students stay awake.
To avoid falling asleep in class, students should sleep for 7–9 hours every night. Drinking water, sitting up straight, and taking short breaks can also help.
Questions:
Why do students fall asleep in class?
What are two reasons for falling asleep?
How many hours should students sleep at night?
What can help students stay awake?
Answers:
They do not sleep enough at night.
They stay up late or lessons are too quiet.
7–9 hours.
Drinking water, sitting up straight, and taking breaks.
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