The Second Period
Dimension targets:
l Establish and maintain relationships in carrying out classroom activities
l Interpret and use information to follow simple instructions
Language focus:
l Using imperatives to give simple instructions (e.g. Clean the table, please.)
l Using formulaic expressions to express thanks (e.g. Thank you.)
l Using definite article to refer to specific classroom objects
l Using nouns to identify things
Language skills:
Listening:
Locate specific information in response to simple instructions
Speaking:
Use modelled phrases to communicate with other learners
Materials:
l Student’s Book 3A page 12
l Cassette 3A and a cassette player
l Word and Picture Cards 3A
l A cardboard box with lid
l Card and scissors
l Workbook 3A pages 8 and 9
l Photocopiable page 10
Steps:
Pre-task preparation:
1. Introduce: the door/table/window/blackboard/box.
2. Say: Look at the blackboard/door/table/window/box. The students perform the actions.
3. Introduce: Clean the blackboard/table. Open/Close the door/box.
4. Practice the instructions, with the students performing the actions.
Post-task activities:
l Play a simplified version of Simon Says as a class activity.
l Workbook page 8
l Review the vocabulary.
l Trace and write the words.
l Workbook page 9
1. Read the dialogues and decide on the answers.
2. Select pairs to read the dialogue.
3. Circle the correct verbs and trace the faint words.
4. The pairs practice the dialogue.
5. Act out the dialogue.
Consolidation:
At this stage Grammar Practice Book 3A pages 10 and 11 could be used to practice and consolidate the oral and written language in this section further.