Included for Dummies

Teacher: Hey there! So today we're going to talk about the word "included." Have you ever heard this word before? It's a pretty useful word that we often use in our daily lives. Let me break it down for you in the simplest way possible.

When we say something is "included," it means that it is a part of something else. Think of it like being invited to a party. If you're told that dinner is included in the party, it means that the dinner is part of the whole party package. You don't have to pay extra or bring your own meal because it's already there for everyone to enjoy.

Now, "included" can also mean something or someone being a part of a group or a bigger picture. Imagine you are creating a drawing of a beautiful garden. You start by drawing a tree, some flowers, and even a cute little butterfly. All these elements are important and necessary for your garden to look complete. In this case, we can say that the butterfly, the flowers, and the tree are all included in your overall drawing.

Let's try another scenario. Imagine you want to buy a new toy car. You saw an advertisement saying the toy comes with some extra accessories. This means that those extra things, like a remote control or some extra stickers for the toy car, are included in the package. You don't have to pay extra or make a separate purchase.

So, "included" is like being part of a whole, whether it's a party package, a drawing, or a toy with its accessories. It means you don't have to worry about separate costs or missing out on something important because it's already there!

Now, just to make sure you really understand, let me ask you a few questions. If you go to a restaurant and the drink is included in the meal, do you need to pay extra for the drink? And if you buy a set of markers, and coloring book is included, do you need to buy the coloring book separately?

(Pause and give the student some time to think and respond)