Dates English Teacher

Objectives: to establish the meaning of new words; to teach the correct pronunciation of the new words
STEP 1: This is a normal matching activity. The pupils match the words and pictures in pairs.
Answer key: 1c; 2a; 3b; 4e; 5d
STEP 2: Play the DVD. The pupils repeat in chorus, in rows/pairs and/or individually.

Activity 2b Work in pairs. Point and say. 3 min

Objective: to reinforce the new words
In pairs the pupils take turns pointing to the pictures in Activity 2a and saying the words for them.

Activity 2c Find triangles, squares and circles in the classroom. 5 min

Objectives: to reinforce the new words; to teach pupils to be observant
Ask your pupils to look round the classroom and try to find the shapes. At this stage they may simply point to an object and say aloud the words for the shapes.

Activity 3a Look, read and find Madina‟s and Aziz‟s sandwiches. 7 min

Objective: to practise reading for detailed information
STEP 1: Tell the pupils that Madina and Aziz have made very interesting sandwiches. Explain that they should read Text A and Text B and find their sandwiches.
STEP 2: The pupils read the texts and then in pairs compare their answers.
Answer key: A1; B4

Activity 3b Draw your sandwich. Write five sentences. 7 min

Objective: to give practice in writing
STEP 1: The pupils work individually. They draw a sandwich like the pictures in Activity 3a.
STEP 2: Explain that they should write five sentences about it as shown in the example and keep them a secret.

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   Post-activity
   

Activity 3c Work in pairs. Picture dictation. 6 min
Objectives: to practise listening for detailed information; to develop speaking skills; to have fun
STEP 1: In pairs the pupils take turns describing a sandwich they have drawn. Pupil A says sentences about his/her sandwich. Pupil B listens and draws. Then they change their roles.
STEP 2: The pupils compare their pictures to check whether their drawings are correct.

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   Homework 2 min
   

Ask the pupils to look at the homework on Pages 94-95. Check that everybody understands what to do with the two tasks. If necessary, explain how to do the homework.

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