Dimension targets:
l Establish routines in carrying out classroom routines
l Recognize … the sound patterns of English.
Language focus:
l Using plural forms of nouns to identify things (e.g. desks, chairs)
l Using numerals to show quantities (e.g. three desks)
l Using formulaic expressions to express approval. (e.g. Good!)
Language skills:
Speaking:
l Use modelled phrases to communicate with other learners.
l Pronounce correctly words in isolation with vowel sound ‘a’ in both open and closed syllable forms.
Listening:
l Recognize language patterns previously encountered in new spoken texts.
l Discriminate between words with vowel sound ‘a’ in both open and closed syllable forms.
Materials:
l Student’s Book 3A page 27
l Cassette 3A and a cassette player
l Word and Picture Cards 3A
l Photocopiable page 18
Preparation:
Prepare photocopies (numbers and pictures).
Collect scissors.
Bring/ask students to bring crayons.
Steps: