Here are some expressions can be used to start a class in the class
Transition to Work
It’s time to start now. / Let’s
start our lesson now. / Let’s begin.
Let’s get started. / Is
everybody ready to start? / OK, let’s start.
Absences
Who is absent today? / Who is missing? / Who
isn’t here?
Has anyone seen … ? / Where is … today? / Is
… sick?
Lateness
Why are you late? / Where have
you been?
I see. Well, sit down and let’s get
started.
That’s all right. Sit down and we can
start.
Try not to be late next time.
Don’t let it happen again, all right?
Try to be here on time next time.
Apologizing
I’m sorry. / Sorry. / I’m very sorry. / So
sorry.
Practice!
Read
and practice saying the dialogues with a partner.
Ms. Smith: Doni,
you are late. Where have you been?
Doni: Sorry,
ma’am, I was in Kopsis.
Ms. Smith: I
see. Well, that’s all right. Try not to be late next time, OK?
Doni: OK.
Ms. Smith: Sit
down and we can get started.
Doni: Yes,
ma’am.
Mr. Blue: OK, class,
it’s time to begin. Please clear your desks and take out your workbook. Siti,
do you have your workbook today?
Siti: Sorry,
I don’t have my workbook today. I left it at home.
Mr. Blue: Don’t forget
it tomorrow. You can share with your deskmate.
Mrs. Hale: Who
is absent today?
Student: Adhika
is absent.
Mrs. Hale: What’s
wrong with Adhika?
Student: She’s
sick today.